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Here’s a comprehensive look at global financial markets as of May 25, 2025. Stocks fell sharply in the U.S. and Europe, gold surged as a safe-haven asset, and cryptocurrencies saw a mild correction. Investors are watching Nvidia’s upcoming earnings and monitoring growing global trade tensions.
U.S. equities posted significant losses for the week. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each declined around 2.5%, while the Russell 2000 small-cap index fell 3.5%.
This selloff followed a spike in U.S. Treasury yields and renewed trade war concerns after former President Donald Trump proposed new tariffs on foreign goods.
Top U.S. ETFs:
Investors are now anticipating Nvidia’s earnings report, which could have a major impact on the broader tech sector.
European stocks also fell sharply following Trump’s proposal of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, potentially effective June 1. The Stoxx Europe 600 dropped 1.5%, with notable losses in automakers, banking stocks, and luxury goods companies.
In contrast, Indian markets closed higher on Friday. The Sensex index rose 0.95% to 81,721 and the Nifty 50 gained 0.99% to 24,853. Gains were led by the IT and FMCG sectors.
India continues to attract investor interest with relatively stable economic indicators and strong corporate earnings in select sectors.
Japan’s stock market performed positively, with the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) up 0.94% to $73.03. The move reflects stronger risk appetite across some Asian equity markets.
Digital assets saw slight declines:
Bitcoin remains well above the $100,000 level. However, traders are cautious amid macroeconomic uncertainty and changing regulatory environments.
Gold prices surged on safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty:
Oil prices also rose modestly due to ongoing supply-side risks:
These moves suggest a shift toward defensive assets as volatility rises in equity markets.
Key drivers for the week ahead include:
