Equity markets have seen recent volatility. In the U.S. on 15 Oct, major indices closed mixed after a choppy session – the Nasdaq gained ~0.7% and the S&P 500 ~0.4%, but the Dow lagged slightly. Strong bank earnings (Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, etc.) helped lift sentiment, but late-day trade was roiled by geopolitical tweets. President Trump’s fresh tariff threats (e.g. on Chinese imports like soybeans and cooking oil) briefly pushed markets, with agribusiness stocks soaring (Bunge up 13%). Precious metals and bonds have rallied on uncertainty: gold hit a new all‑time high (~$4,230/oz) on 15 Oct, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to about 4.04%. Notably, technology stocks remain under pressure amid U.S.-China tensions: Nvidia shares recently wavered after soaring earlier in the year. Overall, after strong gains earlier in 2025, Wall Street is entering a “volatile” phase, with analysts warning that an unresolved trade war could trigger a pullback of 10–15% if it escalates.
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