#financial-markets

#financial-markets

Interchange is a web-based interactive installation that explores how people perceive and engage with financial markets. The project reflects on the shifting relationship between individuals and the abstract systems that define modern finance. Active participation reveals a dynamic, unpredictable environment shaped by personal beliefs, collective behavior, news, and global events.

Financial markets globally rallied with sharp increases in share prices, as the Nikkei rose by 3.5%, the FTSE 100 hit a record 9,061, and the Dow Jones rose over 1%. News regarding nearing trade deals between the EU and US spurred this surge, while a significant trade agreement recently made between the US and Japan benefited Japanese automakers, with Toyota's shares surging over 14%.

The growth of the market for tokenized assets has been far slower than expected in recent years, with many projects still in their infancy or not yet live.

Bank of America described quantum computing as potentially "humanity's biggest breakthrough since the discovery of fire," underscoring its transformative potential across various sectors.

President Donald Trump expressed outrage over the Wall Street Journal's reporting, emphasizing that nobody needs to explain market dynamics to him as he claims full understanding.

Rockland Trust Co increased its position in Alphabet by 50,959 shares in Q2 2025, holding a total of 491,921 shares valued at $86.71 million.

The announcement of a 90-day tariff pause extension until August 1 signifies Trump's ongoing volatility in trade negotiations, leaving room for further changes in policy.

"The echoes of Truss in 2022 are unmistakable. Back then, it was a reckless mini-budget that shattered market confidence. This time, it's a government lurching from one policy retreat to another, raising serious doubts about fiscal control and political authority."

"IBIT overtaking IVV in annual fee revenue is reflective of both the surging investor demand for Bitcoin and the significant fee compression in core equity exposure."

Part-time traders often face time constraints that limit their ability to monitor and trade in the markets continuously. Their schedules require flexibility in trading rules.

"The Taiwan dollar has been under strong appreciation pressure due to record trade surpluses, equity inflows, and hedging activity by Taiwan life insurance companies," Khoon Goh, head of Asia research at ANZ, wrote in a note.

Markets reacted positively as President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, resulting in a significant drop in Brent crude oil prices, hitting $69.25 per barrel.

Eric Trump is expected to assume a role at the newly formed Tron Inc., following its planned public listing via a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment.

Penny stocks, despite their appeal due to low prices and high potential gains, carry significant risks, including volatility and susceptibility to manipulation.

The case centered on claims that Gilbert sold $500 million worth of Rocket stock while possessing insider knowledge of declining financial metrics.

"If we stay at these levels this would be a higher yield than that seen at the worst close after Liberation Day," Jim Reid, managing director and head of global macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, said in a note on Monday.

President Trump stated, 'We’re signing a full and comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, which will set the stage for more trade deals globally.'