Wall Street Sees Mixed Close Amid Trump Trade Warnings

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•  14 Oct 2025
 

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Wall Street ended a volatile trading session with mixed results as $WFC Wells Fargo jumped seven percent following its first major update since regulatory restrictions were lifted after more than seven years. The bank announced improvements in key profitability metrics, signaling a return to stability and a growth trajectory after an extended period of reputational and structural repairs stemming from past scandals.

The trading day saw major indices erase early gains after President Donald Trump stated that the United States is considering trade measures against China. Trump characterized China's decision to stop purchasing American soybeans as an economically hostile move and added that the administration is examining the termination of deals related to cooking oil and other products as a response.

These sharp statements came against the backdrop of China imposing sanctions on American units of a South Korean shipping corporation, escalating an ongoing conflict between the nations over control of strategic shipping routes. While both sides claim ongoing dialogue is taking place, markets are growing increasingly cautious ahead of an expected summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Analysts estimate a higher likelihood of a partial agreement or extension of the trade war ceasefire, but warn that escalation risks continue to rise.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell contributed to market volatility with remarks reinforcing expectations for an October interest rate cut amid a weakening labor market. He also hinted that the central bank may halt balance sheet reduction in the coming months, a move designed to maintain adequate market liquidity. Two-year Treasury yields remained close to lows not seen since twenty twenty-two.

Major banks reported strong third-quarter results. $JPM JPMorgan Chase surpassed analyst forecasts in both trading revenues and investment banking fees, benefiting from increased IPO and merger activity alongside heightened volatility surrounding Trump's tariffs. $GS Goldman Sachs enjoyed a renewed surge in deal activity, reporting record-breaking third-quarter results with investment banking revenues soaring beyond all expectations.

$C Citigroup exceeded forecasts across all five of its core business areas, helping it manage rising salary costs and plans to sell its retail banking division in Mexico. Management emphasized the move aims to focus the bank on its most profitable global operations and strengthen long-term financial stability.

$BLK BlackRock raised two hundred five billion dollars in new client funds during the third quarter, expanding its activities in private credit and alternative assets to diversify income sources and strengthen its position as a global leader in investment management.

In the tech sector, $AVGO Broadcom shares surged ten percent after announcing a multi-year agreement with OpenAI to jointly develop hardware and communication networks, including establishing computing infrastructure with ten gigawatts of capacity by the end of twenty twenty-nine. The move is expected to give OpenAI direct control over its core technology and position Broadcom at the center of the artificial intelligence revolution.

$AMD Advanced Micro Devices scored a strategic win as $ORCL Oracle announced it will implement a wide array of the company's new MI450 chips next year, deepening its foothold in the AI processor market and directly challenging rival $NVDA Nvidia.

$GOOGL Alphabet revealed plans to invest approximately fifteen billion dollars in establishing an artificial intelligence infrastructure center in southern India over the next five years, marking the company's largest investment in the country to date.

Retail giant $WMT Walmart shares jumped five percent after announcing a partnership with OpenAI that will allow customers to purchase directly through ChatGPT. The feature, set to launch in the fall, will link user accounts to Walmart and Sam's Club, transforming the chat platform from an information channel into a shopping destination.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett can add another win to his portfolio as $DPZ Domino's Pizza, in which he recently invested, beat analyst forecasts with surging sales in the United States. The stock added roughly three and a half percent and trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of twenty-one to twenty-two for the coming year.

$ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services rose five percent despite broader market concerns about global trade tensions affecting shipping volumes.

The cryptocurrency market recovered after erasing nineteen billion dollars in value, with Bitcoin trading around one hundred fifteen thousand dollars following reassuring statements from Trump and his deputy. However, analysts warn the risks have not disappeared, merely been postponed to a later date.

Gold continues its remarkable run, having surged more than fifty-five percent this year and crossing historic highs. Wall Street analysts are now forecasting five thousand dollars per ounce by the end of twenty twenty-six as central banks purchase at record pace and the dollar weakens.

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