Daily Finance Pulse USA - 27 October 2025
Stock market ahead for USA: open on 27 October 2025, sentiment bullish as S&P 500 last closed at 6,791.69 with a change of +0.8%, Dow Jones at 47,227.12 with a +1.0% gain, and Nasdaq 100 at 28,450.33 with a +1.0% rise, driven by US-China trade progress and strong earnings. [web:114][web:118][web:121]
1/10
US-China Trade Deal Progress: Markets Rally, Action
2025-10-26 · US stock futures surged as President Trump's visit to Asia coincided with breakthroughs in trade talks with China. S&P 500 futures rose 0.7%, and global equities rallied. [web:114]
Impact: Improved trade sentiment could boost exports and corporate earnings. [web:114]
2/10
S&P 500 Hits Record High: CPI Data Drives Rally, Action
2025-10-24 · S&P 500 closed at 6,791.69 after September CPI rose 0.3% (below 0.4% forecast), reinforcing expectations of a Fed rate cut. Volume was below average. [web:118][web:120]
Impact: Lower inflation supports stock valuations and dovish Fed policy. [web:120]
3/10
Fed Set for 25bps Rate Cut: Dovish Shift, Action
2025-10-26 · Markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25bps on October 30, citing easing inflation and slowing growth. [web:3][web:119]
Impact: Rate cut could stimulate borrowing and boost equity markets. [web:3]
4/10
Dow Jones Surges 1%: Industrial Gains, Action
2025-10-26 · Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,227.12 with a +1.0% gain, led by Boeing and Caterpillar on improved trade outlook. [web:121]
Impact: Industrial sector recovery signals stronger global demand. [web:121]
5/10
Nasdaq 100 Rises 1%: Tech Earnings Momentum, Action
2025-10-26 · Nasdaq 100 closed at 28,450.33 with a +1.0% gain as mega-cap tech stocks rallied ahead of Apple, Amazon, and Meta earnings. [web:115]
Impact: Strong tech performance may drive broader market gains. [web:115]
6/10
Apple, Amazon, Meta Report Earnings: AI Focus, Action
2025-10-26 · Apple, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft report this week. Intel confirmed return to profitability on AI chip demand. [web:3]
Impact: Results may influence global tech valuations and investor sentiment. [web:3]
7/10
Gold Retreats 6% from Record High: Profit-Taking, Action
2025-10-26 · Gold last closed at $4,100 with a change of -6% from its $4,381 peak, as leveraged traders exited positions. [web:3]
Impact: Volatility expected ahead of Fed decision; gold may rebound if rates fall. [web:3]
8/10
WTI Crude Surges 8% on Sanctions: Supply Risk, Action
2025-10-26 · WTI Crude last closed at $61.80 with a change of +8% after U.S. and UK imposed sanctions on Russian oil giants. [web:3]
Impact: Higher oil prices may pressure inflation and consumer spending. [web:3]
9/10
Bitcoin Eyes $123K Ahead of Futures Expiry: Bullish Breakout, Action
2025-10-26 · Bitcoin trades near $115,000 with Polymarket forecasting highest probability (44%) for BTC between $114K–$116K on Oct 27. [web:27][web:39]
Impact: Strong momentum suggests further upside if key resistance breaks. [web:39]
10/10
IMF Upgrades Global Growth: Trade Recovery, Action
2025-10-13 · IMF raised 2025 global GDP forecast to 3.1% from 2.8%, citing improved trade and policy coordination. [web:126]
Impact: Stronger global outlook supports U.S. export-driven sectors. [web:126]