Market reports from ShareCast
US close: Stocks mostly lower as traders look ahead to China talks
Friday 9 May 2025 21:23
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mostly lower at the close of trading on Friday as market participants looked ahead to talks with Chinese officials over the weekend.
Europe close: Dax hits fresh high ahead of US-China trade talks
Friday 9 May 2025 21:06
(Sharecast News) - European equities were up on Friday, with Germany's DAX hitting record highs, thus recovering all the ground lost during the Donald Trump-inspired tariff turmoil.
London close: Stocks finish higher on US tariff optimism
Friday 9 May 2025 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended the week higher on Friday, supported by improved sentiment surrounding US trade developments.
Europe close: Stoxx 600 at five-week high, DAX hits new record
Friday 9 May 2025 15:56
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose to their highest levels in more than five weeks on Friday after the US secured a trade deal with the UK and suggested easing tariff restrictions on China.
US open: Stocks cautiously higher ahead of China talks
Friday 9 May 2025 14:34
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were slightly higher at the open on Friday as traders looked ahead to talks with Chinese officials over the weekend.
Europe midday: DAX record, China trade hopes push Stoxx higher
Friday 9 May 2025 11:35
(Sharecast News) - European equities were up on Friday as Germany's DAX hit record highs, recovering all the ground lost during the Donald Trump-inspired tariff turmoil.
London midday: Stocks stay up amid trade deal hopes
Friday 9 May 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as optimism over US trade deals boosted sentiment.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of US-China trade talks
Friday 9 May 2025 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Friday as investors weighed robust Chinese trade data against continued uncertainty over upcoming US-China trade talks.
London open: Stocks gain amid trade deal optimism
Friday 9 May 2025 08:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as optimism over US trade deals boosted sentiment.
Europe open: DAX hits record high; Investors study US/UK deal
Friday 9 May 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets opened higher on Friday as Germany's DAX hit record highs, recovering all the ground lost during the Donald Trump-inspired tariff turmoil.