Market Update
Wall Street Index Extend Two-Day Losses Ahead of Rate Decisions,
Barry Adams
06 May, 2025
New York City
Stock market indexes in New York decreased for the second session in a row amid import tax uncertainty.
The S&P 500 index decreased 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3%, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decisions.
The Federal Open Market Committee started its two-day meeting on Tuesday, and policymakers are widely expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday.
The uncertainty surrounding the U.S. trade policy weighed on the market sentiment, and the S&P 500 index halted its 9-day rally on Monday.
The longest rally in 20 years came to a halt after the U.S. president unilaterally slapped a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies.
The unexpected announcement shocked the industry executives and confused investors, as the Trump administration provided few details about the scope and timetable for import tax implementation.
U.S. Stock Movers
Mattel Inc. decreased 0.6% to $16.11 after the company withdrew its 2025 full-year outlook because of tariff uncertainty.
Meanwhile, the company's first-quarter results surpassed market expectations.
Palantir Technologies dropped 7.4% to $114.60 after the big data analysis software company reported quarterly results that met investor expectations.
However, the company's 2025 sales revision fell short of some investor expectations.
Ferrari N.V. declined 0.5% to $464.0 despite the luxury sports vehicle maker reporting a 17% jump in first-quarter earnings.
The company warned that U.S. tariffs on imported cars from the European Union could negatively impact the automaker's profitability in 2025.
DoorDash Inc. fell 5.5% to $194.0 after the food delivery company reported weaker-than-anticipated revenue in the first quarter.
Revenue was $3.09 billion, net income swung to a profit of $193 million from a net loss of $23 million, and diluted earnings per share were a profit of 44 cents compared to a loss of 6 cents a year ago.
The food delivery company also announced an acquisition of SevenRooms, a New York City-based online booking platform for hotels and restaurants.
European Markets Struggled to Advance Ahead of Rate Decisions
Bridgette Randall
06 May, 2025
London
European markets lacked direction in Tuesday's trading as investors remained focused on corporate earnings and merger announcements.
Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and London traded in a tight range as investors reacted to corporate earnings.
Market sentiment was cautious after the Trump administration announced 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies but did not clarify if the import duties apply to streaming services.
Moreover, investors remained on the sidelines ahead of rate decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday.
Deliveroo agreed to be acquired by the U.S.-based Door Dash for £2.9 billion, or $3.9 billion.
Europe Indexes and Yields
The DAX index decreased by 0.2% to 23,305.13, the CAC-40 index edged higher 0.03% to 7,730.23, and the FTSE 100 index advanced 0.3% to 8,623.00.
The yield on 10-year German bonds inched higher to 2.55%, French bonds increased to 3.27%, UK gilts moved up to 4.57%, and Italian bonds edged higher to 3.64%.
The euro increased to $1.13; the British pound was higher at $1.33; and the U.S. dollar was higher and traded at 82.41 Swiss cents.
Brent crude increased $1.33 to $61.56 a barrel, and the Dutch TTF natural gas was higher by €0.24 to €33.29 per MWh.
Europe Movers
Hugo Boss jumped 5.5% to €38.45 after the German fashion company reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
Philips NV declined 1.9% to €22.12, and the Dutch consumer appliance maker lowered its annual outlook.
Covestro AG increased 0.5% to €58.62 after the polycarbonate raw material maker lowered its earnings outlook.
Continental AG increased 1.2% to €70.92, and the Germany-based automotive parts maker reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the latest quarter, and sales rose to a four-year high.
Vestas Wind Systems increased 4.7% to DKK 92.68, and the Danish wind energy company's net income swung to a profit in the first quarter.
European Markets Struggled to Advance Ahead of
Bridgette Randall
06 May, 2025
London
European markets lacked direction in Tuesday's trading as investors remained focused on corporate earnings and merger announcements.
Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and London traded in a tight range as investors reacted to corporate earnings.
Market sentiment was cautious after the Trump administration announced 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies but did not clarify if the import duties apply to streaming services.
Moreover, investors remained on the sidelines ahead of rate decisions from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday.
Deliveroo agreed to be acquired by the U.S.-based Door Dash for £2.9 billion, or $3.9 billion.
Europe Indexes and Yields
The DAX index decreased by 0.2% to 23,305.13, the CAC-40 index edged higher 0.03% to 7,730.23, and the FTSE 100 index advanced 0.3% to 8,623.00.
The yield on 10-year German bonds inched higher to 2.55%, French bonds increased to 3.27%, UK gilts moved up to 4.57%, and Italian bonds edged higher to 3.64%.
The euro increased to $1.13; the British pound was higher at $1.33; and the U.S. dollar was higher and traded at 82.41 Swiss cents.
Brent crude increased $1.33 to $61.56 a barrel, and the Dutch TTF natural gas was higher by €0.24 to €33.29 per MWh.
Europe Movers
Hugo Boss jumped 5.5% to €38.45 after the German fashion company reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
Philips NV declined 1.9% to €22.12, and the Dutch consumer appliance maker lowered its annual outlook.
Covestro AG increased 0.5% to €58.62 after the polycarbonate raw material maker lowered its earnings outlook.
Continental AG increased 1.2% to €70.92, and the Germany-based automotive parts maker reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the latest quarter, and sales rose to a four-year high.
Vestas Wind Systems increased 4.7% to DKK 92.68, and the Danish wind energy company's net income swung to a profit in the first quarter.
U.S. Movers: Air Lease, Cummins, Lattice Semiconductor
Scott Peters
06 May, 2025
New York City
Cummins Inc. traded flat at $302.30 after the provider of diesel and alternative fuel engines reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Net sales edged down 3% to $8.17 billion from $8.40 billion, net income plunged to $824 million from $1.99 billion, and diluted earnings per share fell to $5.96 from $14.03 a year ago.
“Sales in North America decreased 1%, and international revenues decreased 5% due to lower demand in Latin America and Asia Pacific, partially offset by higher sales in China,” the company said in a release to investors.
The company proposed a quarterly dividend of $1.82 per share, compared to $1.68 per share a year earlier.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. advanced 0.2% to $54.55 after the semiconductor company reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased to $120.15 million from $117.42 million, net income plunged to $5.02 million from $16.51 million, and diluted earnings per share fell to 4 cents from 12 cents a year ago.
The company guided second-quarter revenue to be between $118.5 million and $128.5 million, compared to $124.1 million in 2024, and non-GAAP earnings per share to be between 22 cents and 26 cents, compared to 23 cents a year earlier.
Air Lease Corp. advanced 2.3% to $49.90 after the aircraft leasing company reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased to $738.28 million from $663.31 million, net income jumped to $364.75 million from $97.44 million, and diluted earnings per share rose to $3.26 from 87 cents a year ago.
“To date, we have no aircraft delivering to any country that has announced reciprocal tariffs applicable to aircraft,” said John L. Plueger, the company’s CEO and president.
The company continues to benefit from strong global aircraft demand in both leasing and aircraft trading as significant aircraft supply constraints persist, Plueger added in the statement to investors.
U.S. Movers: Air Lease, Cummins, Lattice Semiconductor
Scott Peters
06 May, 2025
New York City
Cummins Inc. traded flat at $302.30 after the provider of diesel and alternative fuel engines reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Net sales edged down 3% to $8.17 billion from $8.40 billion, net income plunged to $824 million from $1.99 billion, and diluted earnings per share fell to $5.96 from $14.03 a year ago.
“Sales in North America decreased 1%, and international revenues decreased 5% due to lower demand in Latin America and Asia Pacific, partially offset by higher sales in China,” the company said in a release to investors.
The company proposed a quarterly dividend of $1.82 per share, compared to $1.68 per share a year earlier.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. advanced 0.2% to $54.55 after the semiconductor company reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased to $120.15 million from $117.42 million, net income plunged to $5.02 million from $16.51 million, and diluted earnings per share fell to 4 cents from 12 cents a year ago.
The company guided second-quarter revenue to be between $118.5 million and $128.5 million, compared to $124.1 million in 2024, and non-GAAP earnings per share to be between 22 cents and 26 cents, compared to 23 cents a year earlier.
Air Lease Corp. advanced 2.3% to $49.90 after the aircraft leasing company reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased to $738.28 million from $663.31 million, net income jumped to $364.75 million from $97.44 million, and diluted earnings per share rose to $3.26 from 87 cents a year ago.
“To date, we have no aircraft delivering to any country that has announced reciprocal tariffs applicable to aircraft,” said John L. Plueger, the company’s CEO and president.
The company continues to benefit from strong global aircraft demand in both leasing and aircraft trading as significant aircraft supply constraints persist, Plueger added in the statement to investors.
Europe Movers; Audi, Ferrari, Fresenius Medical, MTU Aero, Phillips, Vestas
Inga Muller
06 May, 2025
Frankfurt
Audi AG gained 0.1% to €96.66 after the German passenger car manufacturer reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased 12% to €15.4 billion from €13.72 billion, and operating profit amounted to €0.5 billion from €466 million a year ago, mainly driven by a better mix as well as a higher battery electric vehicle share.
The company delivered 388,756 cars of the Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley brands, a decline of 3.3% from a year earlier, while deliveries of fully electric Audi models increased by 30%.
Audi guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €67.5 billion and €72.5 billion, compared to €64.53 billion in 2024.
The company estimated vehicle deliveries between 1.7 million and 1.8 million, compared to 1.69 million vehicles a year ago.
Koninklijke Philips NV dropped 0.97% to €22.50 after the Dutch electric appliances manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Sales decreased to €4.10 billion from €4.14 billion, net income swung to a profit of €76 million from a loss of €999 million, and earnings per share swung to a profit of 8 cents from a loss of €1.07 a year ago.
The company said comparable sales dropped 2% in the quarter, mainly due to slower demand in China, but sales were offset by growth in the personal health segment and royalty phasing.
Comparable order intake increased 2%, primarily driven by strong performance in North America, and the company reiterated its guidance for comparable sales growth between 1% and 3%.
MTU Aero Engines AG advanced 1.4% to €323.40 after the German aircraft engine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 28% to €2.11 billion from €1.65 billion, net income climbed 77% to €224 million from €126 million, and basic earnings per share rose 71% to €4.03 from €2.35 a year ago.
The company guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €8.3 billion and €8.5 billion, compared to €7.41 billion in 2024, and adjusted EBIT to be in the mid-teens percentage range, compared to €1.05 billion a year earlier.
Vestas Wind Systems AS eased 0.98% to 88.50 krona after the Danish wind turbine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 29% to €3.47 billion from €2.68 billion, net income swung to a profit of €5 million from a loss of €68 million, and earnings per share were breakeven compared to a loss of 7 cents a year ago.
Order intake increased by 36% from a year earlier, driven by strong momentum in offshore and EMEA onshore, the company said in a release to investors.
The company estimated full-year revenue to range between €18 billion and €20 billion, compared to €17.29 billion in 2024; an EBIT margin before special times to be between 4% and 7%, compared to 4.3% a year earlier; and total investments to amount to approximately €1.2 billion, compared to €1.14 billion in 2024.
Fresenius Medical Care AG advanced 1.5% to €46.04 after the kidney dialysis services reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue edged up 3% to €4.88 billion from €4.72 billion, net income surged 113% to €151 million from €71 million, and earnings per share rose 113% to 52 cents from 24 cents a year ago.
As of March 31, Fresenius Medical Care treated 299,358 patients in 3,674 dialysis clinics worldwide and had 112,035 employees globally, compared to 111,513 employees as of December 31.
Ferrari NV surged 1.5% to €416.50 after the Italy-based luxury sports car manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased 13% to €1.79 billion from €1.58 billion, net profit jumped 17% to €412 million from €352 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 18% to €2.30 from €1.95 a year ago.
Shipments in the quarter rose 0.9% to 3,593 from 3,560 a year earlier, and the company plans to launch six new models this year.
“All key metrics recorded double-digit growth, underscoring a strong profitability driven by our product mix and continued demand for personalizations,” said Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari.
During the quarter, EMEA was up by 128 units, the Americas increased by 25 units, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan decreased by 80 units, and the rest of APAC decreased by 40 units.
The products delivered in the quarter included eight internal combustion engine models and five hybrid engine models, which represented 51% and 49% of total shipments, respectively.
The company guided fiscal 2025 revenue to increase by at least 5% to €7.0 billion compared to €6.7 billion in 2024, and adjusted diluted earnings per share to grow by at least 7% to €8.60, compared to €8.46 a year ago.
The company said its outlook is subject to a potential risk of a 50 basis point reduction in profitability percentage margins in relation to the import tariffs on EU cars into the U.S.
Europe Movers; Audi, Fresenius Medical, MTU Aero, Phillips, Vestas
Inga Muller
06 May, 2025
Frankfurt
Audi AG gained 0.1% to €96.66 after the German passenger car manufacturer reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased 12% to €15.4 billion from €13.72 billion, and operating profit amounted to €0.5 billion from €466 million a year ago, mainly driven by a better mix as well as a higher battery electric vehicle share.
The company delivered 388,756 cars of the Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley brands, a decline of 3.3% from a year earlier, while deliveries of fully electric Audi models increased by 30%.
Audi guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €67.5 billion and €72.5 billion, compared to €64.53 billion in 2024.
The company estimated vehicle deliveries between 1.7 million and 1.8 million, compared to 1.69 million vehicles a year ago.
Koninklijke Philips NV dropped 0.97% to €22.50 after the Dutch electric appliances manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Sales decreased to €4.10 billion from €4.14 billion, net income swung to a profit of €76 million from a loss of €999 million, and earnings per share swung to a profit of 8 cents from a loss of €1.07 a year ago.
The company said comparable sales dropped 2% in the quarter, mainly due to slower demand in China, but sales were offset by growth in the personal health segment and royalty phasing.
Comparable order intake increased 2%, primarily driven by strong performance in North America, and the company reiterated its guidance for comparable sales growth between 1% and 3%.
MTU Aero Engines AG advanced 1.4% to €323.40 after the German aircraft engine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 28% to €2.11 billion from €1.65 billion, net income climbed 77% to €224 million from €126 million, and basic earnings per share rose 71% to €4.03 from €2.35 a year ago.
The company guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €8.3 billion and €8.5 billion, compared to €7.41 billion in 2024, and adjusted EBIT to be in the mid-teens percentage range, compared to €1.05 billion a year earlier.
Vestas Wind Systems AS eased 0.98% to 88.50 krona after the Danish wind turbine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 29% to €3.47 billion from €2.68 billion, net income swung to a profit of €5 million from a loss of €68 million, and earnings per share were breakeven compared to a loss of 7 cents a year ago.
Order intake increased by 36% from a year earlier, driven by strong momentum in offshore and EMEA onshore, the company said in a release to investors.
The company estimated full-year revenue to range between €18 billion and €20 billion, compared to €17.29 billion in 2024; an EBIT margin before special times to be between 4% and 7%, compared to 4.3% a year earlier; and total investments to amount to approximately €1.2 billion, compared to €1.14 billion in 2024.
Fresenius Medical Care AG advanced 1.5% to €46.04 after the kidney dialysis services reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue edged up 3% to €4.88 billion from €4.72 billion, net income surged 113% to €151 million from €71 million, and earnings per share rose 113% to 52 cents from 24 cents a year ago.
As of March 31, Fresenius Medical Care treated 299,358 patients in 3,674 dialysis clinics worldwide and had 112,035 employees globally, compared to 111,513 employees as of December 31.
Europe Movers; Audi, Fresenius Medical, MTU Aero, Phillips, Vestas Wind Systems
Inga Muller
06 May, 2025
Frankfurt
Audi AG gained 0.1% to €96.66 after the German car manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue increased 12% to €15.4 billion from €13.72 billion, and operating profit amounted to €0.5 billion from €466 million a year ago, mainly driven by a better mix as well as a higher battery electric vehicle share.
The company delivered 388,756 cars of the Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley brands, a decline of 3.3% from a year earlier, while deliveries of fully electric Audi models increased by 30%.
Audi guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €67.5 billion and €72.5 billion, compared to €64.53 billion in 2024, and deliveries to customers to be between 1.7 million and 1.8 million vehicles, compared to 1.69 million vehicles a year ago.
Koninklijke Philips NV dropped 0.97% to €22.50 after the Dutch electric appliances manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Sales decreased to €4.10 billion from €4.14 billion, net income swung to a profit of €76 million from a loss of €999 million, and earnings per share swung to a profit of 8 cents from a loss of €1.07 a year ago.
The company said comparable sales dropped 2% in the quarter, mainly due to slower demand in China, but were offset by growth in the personal health segment and royalty phasing.
Comparable order intake increased 2%, primarily driven by strong performance in North America, and the company retains its guidance for comparable sales growth between 1% and 3% unchanged.
MTU Aero Engines AG advanced 1.4% to €323.40 after the German aircraft engine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 28% to €2.11 billion from €1.65 billion, net income climbed 77% to €224 million from €126 million, and basic earnings per share rose 71% to €4.03 from €2.35 a year ago.
The company guided fiscal 2025 revenue to be between €8.3 billion and €8.5 billion, compared to €7.41 billion in 2024, and adjusted EBIT to be in the mid-teens percentage range, compared to €1.05 billion a year earlier.
Vestas Wind Systems AS eased 0.98% to 88.50 krona after the Danish wind turbine manufacturer reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue jumped 29% to €3.47 billion from €2.68 billion, net income swung to a profit of €5 million from a loss of €68 million, and earnings per share were zero compared to a loss of 7 cents a year ago.
Order intake increased by 36% from a year earlier, driven by strong momentum in offshore and EMEA onshore, the company said in a release to investors.
The company estimated full-year revenue to range between €18 billion and €20 billion, compared to €17.29 billion in 2024; an EBIT margin before special times to be between 4% and 7%, compared to 4.3% a year earlier; and total investments to amount to approximately €1.2 billion, compared to €1.14 billion in 2024.
Fresenius Medical Care AG advanced 1.5% to €46.04 after the provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure reported first-quarter 2025 results.
Revenue edged up 3% to €4.88 billion from €4.72 billion, net income surged 113% to €151 million from €71 million, and earnings per share rose 113% to 52 cents from 24 cents a year ago.
As of March 31, Fresenius Medical Care treated 299,358 patients in 3,674 dialysis clinics worldwide and had 112,035 employees globally, compared to 111,513 employees as of December 31.
China Stock Indexes Advance After Investors Return from Labor Day Holidays
Li Chen
06 May, 2025
Hong Kong
Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong advanced despite elevated trade tensions with the U.S.
The Hang Seng index advanced 0.5%, and the CSI 300 index gained nearly 1% as foreign investors stepped up purchases in Hong Kong and China.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority was forced to intervene for the third time in four days to keep the local currency's peg to the U.S. dollar amid rising net inflows from foreign investors.
The Hong Kong dollar traded near the upper end of its trading range at 7.757 against the U.S. dollar, as investors chased technology and financial stocks.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold a record HK$60 billion and purchased $7.8 billion at an exchange rate of HK$7.75 for every U.S. dollar, according to a statement available on the de facto central bank's website.
In overnight trading, the U.S. market indexes declined as much as 0.9% amid growing conviction that the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut rates at the end of a two-day meeting on Wednesday because high level of uncertainty linked to tariffs.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng index added 0.5% to 22,617.36, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index added 0.9% to 3,802.73.
AIA Group Ltd. increased 2.7% to HK$60.70, Ping An Insurance Company edged down 0.6% to HK$46.30, and China Life Insurance added 0.4% to HK$14.56.
BYD increased 0.6% to HK $384.60, Xiaomi decreased 2.6% to HK $51.70, and Li Auto Inc. declined 1% to HK $97.65.
Alibaba Group Holding gained 1.1% to HK $123.40, Tencent Holdings advanced 1.3% to HK $494.20, and Meituan jumped 4.3% to HK $138.20.
China Stock Indexes Advance After Investors Return from Golden Week Holidays
Li Chen
06 May, 2025
Hong Kong
Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong advanced despite elevated trade tensions with the U.S.
The Hang Seng index advanced 0.5%, and the CSI 300 index gained nearly 1% as foreign investors stepped up purchases in Hong Kong and China.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority was forced to intervene for the third time in four days to keep the local currency's peg to the U.S. dollar amid rising net inflows from foreign investors.
The Hong Kong dollar traded near the upper end of its trading range at 7.757 against the U.S. dollar, as investors chased technology and financial stocks.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold a record HK$60 billion and purchased $7.8 billion at an exchange rate of HK$7.75 for every U.S. dollar, according to a statement available on the de facto central bank's website.
In overnight trading, the U.S. market indexes declined as much as 0.9% amid growing conviction that the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut rates at the end of a two-day meeting on Wednesday because high level of uncertainty linked to tariffs.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng index added 0.5% to 22,617.36, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index added 0.9% to 3,802.73.
AIA Group Ltd. increased 2.7% to HK$60.70, Ping An Insurance Company edged down 0.6% to HK$46.30, and China Life Insurance added 0.4% to HK$14.56.
BYD increased 0.6% to HK $384.60, Xiaomi decreased 2.6% to HK $51.70, and Li Auto Inc. declined 1% to HK $97.65.
Alibaba Group Holding gained 1.1% to HK $123.40, Tencent Holdings advanced 1.3% to HK $494.20, and Meituan jumped 4.3% to HK $138.20.
S&P 500 Index Set to End 9-Day Rally Amid New Tariffs and Ahead of Rate Decisions
Barry Adams
05 May, 2025
New York City
Wall Street indexes declined in Monday's trading after the U.S. president unleashed another wave of tariffs.
The S&P 500 index fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.7% amid fresh worries of another change in the U.S. trade policy.
Movie studio operators and streaming service providers led the decliners after Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies.
Investors turned cautious on Monday after benchmark indexes erased most of the tariff-driven losses over the last four weeks.
Last week, Wall Street indexes rebounded for the second consecutive week and erased April’s losses as investors reacted positively to quarterly results from leading tech and industrial companies.
Investors reviewed a flood of economic reports, including job market and GDP growth updates, and despite the tariff uncertainties, the U.S. job market expanded at a healthy pace, soothing the nerves of investors.
However, April’s increase in payrolls is likely to be revised sharply lower next month because the surveys were conducted in the second week of the month, and businesses still had not experienced the full brunt of the Trump administration’s tariff flip-flops.
Week Ahead
In the week ahead, investors are looking ahead to interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the release of international trade data.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold steady its key fed funds rate range between 4.25% and 4.5%, despite the growing pressure from the White House to lower rates at the upcoming meeting.
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, and investors are anticipating two additional rate cuts totaling 50 basis points in the remainder of the year.
On the earnings front, investors anticipate results from Berkshire Hathaway, Marriott International, Costco Wholesale, Uber Technologies, Arm Holdings, Shopify, Walt Disney, ConocoPhillips, and Ford Motor Company.
Commodities, Currencies, Indexes, Yields
The S&P 500 index decreased 0.7% to 5,646.96, the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.7% to 17,850.61, and the Russell 2000 index was down 0.9% to 2,002.72.
The yield on 2-year Treasury notes edged lower to 3.82%, 10-year Treasury notes increased to 4.32%, and 30-year Treasury bonds advanced to 4.83%.
WTI crude oil decreased $0.96 to $57.33 a barrel, and natural gas prices edged higher by $0.01 to $3.64 a thermal unit.
Gold increased by $78.95 to $3,318.31 an ounce, and silver edged up by $0.54 to $32.54.
The dollar index, which weighs the US currency against a basket of foreign currencies, decreased by 0.54 to 99.49, and it traded at the lowest level since April 2022.
U.S. Stock Movers
Movie studios were under pressure after the U.S. president proposed a levy of 100% on movies made outside of the United States.
Warner Brothers Discovery declined 3.6% to $8.23, Walt Disney Company decreased 3.5% to $89.38, and Fox Corp. eased 0.4% to $49.27.
Howard Hughes Holdings jumped 7.5% to $72.50, and Bill Ackman-controlled Pershing Square acquired an additional stake in the company for $900 million.
The company will sell 9 million newly issued shares to Pershing Square, and the purchase price is a 48% premium over Friday's close.
After the latest infusion, Pershing Square's economic stake in the company will increase to 46.9% and voting stake to 40%.
In addition, Howard Hughes will pay Pershing Square a quarterly base fee of $3.75 million and a quarterly management fee that reflects changes in its market capitalization.
S&P 500 Index Set to End 9-Day Rally Amid New Tariffs and Ahead of Rate Decisions
Barry Adams
05 May, 2025
New York City
Wall Street indexes declined in Monday's trading after the U.S. president unleashed another wave of tariffs.
The S&P 500 index fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.7% amid fresh worries of another change in the U.S. trade policy.
Movie studio operators and streaming service providers led the decliners after Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies.
Investors turned cautious on Monday after benchmark indexes erased most of the tariff-driven losses over the last four weeks.
Last week, Wall Street indexes rebounded for the second consecutive week and erased April’s losses as investors reacted positively to quarterly results from leading tech and industrial companies.
Investors reviewed a flood of economic reports, including job market and GDP growth updates, and despite the tariff uncertainties, the U.S. job market expanded at a healthy pace, soothing the nerves of investors.
However, April’s increase in payrolls is likely to be revised sharply lower next month because the surveys were conducted in the second week of the month, and businesses still had not experienced the full brunt of the Trump administration’s tariff flip-flops.
Week Ahead
In the week ahead, investors are looking ahead to interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the release of international trade data.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold steady its key fed funds rate range between 4.25% and 4.5%, despite the growing pressure from the White House to lower rates at the upcoming meeting.
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, and investors are anticipating two additional rate cuts totaling 50 basis points in the remainder of the year.
On the earnings front, investors anticipate results from Berkshire Hathaway, Marriott International, Costco Wholesale, Uber Technologies, Arm Holdings, Shopify, Walt Disney, ConocoPhillips, and Ford Motor Company.
Commodities, Currencies, Indexes, Yields
The S&P 500 index decreased 0.7% to 5,646.96, the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.7% to 17,850.61, and the Russell 2000 index was down 0.9% to 2,002.72.
The yield on 2-year Treasury notes edged lower to 3.82%, 10-year Treasury notes increased to 4.32%, and 30-year Treasury bonds advanced to 4.83%.
WTI crude oil decreased $0.96 to $57.33 a barrel, and natural gas prices edged higher by $0.01 to $3.64 a thermal unit.
Gold increased by $78.95 to $3,318.31 an ounce, and silver edged up by $0.54 to $32.54.
The dollar index, which weighs the US currency against a basket of foreign currencies, decreased by 0.54 to 99.49, and it traded at the lowest level since April 2022.
U.S. Stock Movers
Movie studios were under pressure after the U.S. president proposed a levy of 100% on movies made outside of the United States.
Warner Brothers Discovery declined 3.6% to $8.23, Walt Disney Company decreased 3.5% to $89.38, and Fox Corp. eased 0.4% to $49.27.
Howard Hughes Holdings jumped 7.5% to $72.50, and Bill Ackman-controlled Pershing Square acquired an additional stake in the company for $900 million.
The company will sell 9 million newly issued shares to Pershing Square, and the purchase price is a 48% premium over Friday's close.
After the latest infusion, Pershing Square's economic stake in the company will increase to 46.9% and voting stake to 40%.
In addition, Howard Hughes will pay Pershing Square a quarterly base fee of $3.75 million and a quarterly management fee that reflects changes in its market capitalization.
Europe Markets Lack Direction Ahead of Rate Decisions and Busy Week of Earnings and Economic Releases
Bridgette Randall
05 May, 2025
London
European markets diverged in Monday's trading, and investors awaited a busy week of earnings and economic data.
Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt advanced but fell in Paris, and financial markets were closed in London for a holiday.
Stock market indexes extended their rebound to the third week in a row amid positive earnings and hopes of a cooling of trade tensions between China and the U.S.
Investors are also hoping that the U.S. will extend the pause on tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe beyond June.
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, and investors are anticipating two additional rate cuts totaling 50 basis points in the remainder of the year.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold steady its key fed funds rate range between 4.25% and 4.5%, despite the growing pressure from the White House to lower rates at the upcoming meeting.
Week Ahead
In Europe, investors are looking ahead to the release of the service sector activities, factory orders in Germany, France’s international trade data, and wholesale inflation in the eurozone.
Italy and the euro area are scheduled to release their retail sales reports, and Germany will report on construction, industrial production, and balance of trade as well.
Spain is scheduled to release its industrial production figures, and the U.K. will report on house prices, the Bank of England’s interest rate decision, and industrial and manufacturing production.
Italy is scheduled to release its industrial production data on Friday.
On the earnings front in Europe, investors are looking ahead to results from Ferrari, Phillips, Telenor, UniCredit, Novo Nordisk, BMW AG, Siemens Energy, Infineon Technologies, Commerzbank, Heidelberg Materials, and Swisscom.
Europe Indexes and Yields
The DAX index increased by 0.4% to 23,174.75, the CAC-40 index edged lower 0.4% to 7,737.89, and trading in London is closed on Monday.
The yield on 10-year German bonds inched higher to 2.52%, French bonds increased to 3.24%, UK gilts moved down to 4.52%, and Italian bonds edged lower to 3.63%.
The euro increased to $1.13; the British pound was higher at $1.33; and the U.S. dollar was lower and traded at 82.60 Swiss cents.
Brent crude decreased $1.22 to $60.07 a barrel, and the Dutch TTF natural gas was higher by €0.14 to €32.76 per MWh.
Europe Movers
Luxury fashion stocks traded higher after China and the U.S. appeared to warm up to start trade negotiations.
Kering SA decreased 0.6% to €179.62, Hermes International edged up 0.2% to €2,435.0, and LVMH decreased 0.4% to €493.95.
Banks led broader averages higher ahead of earnings results this week.
UniCredit SpA decreased 0.8% to €52.22, Commerzbank jumped 1.9% to €24.04, and Intesa Sanpaolo SpA advanced 0.3% to €4.77.