Here’s today’s market update (April 30, 2025):
Global markets remain volatile amid lingering trade tensions and economic uncertainty. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 showed slight rebounds after last week’s steep declines, though tech stocks underperformed ahead of key earnings reports . Bitcoin traded around $84,200, recovering from an earlier dip, as investors sought alternative assets amid equity market turbulence . Gold prices eased slightly to $95,380 in Indian markets, though global spot gold remains near record highs as a safe-haven asset . Crude oil fell to $62.30 per barrel due to demand concerns from the ongoing U.S.-China tariff dispute . Asian markets were mixed, with India’s Sensex edging up 70 points on foreign inflows, while broader caution prevailed .