U.S. stocks rose significantly as bank earnings impressed investors. In tech, Nvidia and Intel boosted the Nasdaq. Treasury yields dropped, and gold prices surged above $4,200, marking a strong year. Trade discussions progress with South Korea and Canada.
Dow rose 300 points
Nvidia, Intel, AMD led Nasdaq gains
BlackRock group to buy data center for $40B
U.S. nearing trade deal with South Korea
Talks with Canada are back on track
Gold prices exceeded $4,200
Treasury yields fell to 4.01%
New York, October 15, 2025 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 326.42 points, or 0.90 percent, to close at 36,412.37, after major banks delivered stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings. Robust financial results outweighed renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, lifting overall market sentiment.
Banks Exceed Analyst Forecasts
Major lenders reported revenue and profit gains that surpassed consensus estimates:
Bank
Net Income (Q3 2025)
Year-on-Year Change
Revenue (Q3 2025)
Drivers
Source
Morgan Stanley
$4.61 billion
+45 percent
$18.22 billion
Trading, advisory
[1]
Bank of America
$7.48 billion
+12 percent
$28.24 billion
Net interest income, fees
[2]
Goldman Sachs
$3.96 billion
+30 percent
$12.03 billion
Equities trading, merchant banking
[3]
Wells Fargo
$5.12 billion
+8 percent
$20.80 billion
Commercial lending, wealth management
[4]
Trade Tensions Persist
Despite financial strength, trade rhetoric from Washington and Beijing kept volatility elevated:
President Trump threatened to ban cooking oil imports from China over soybean disputes.[5]
He warned of 100 percent tariffs on rare-earth minerals if Beijing did not reverse export controls.[6]
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that these developments create a “heightened degree of uncertainty” for corporate planning.[7]
Market Implications and Sector Outlook
Investors will monitor upcoming earnings in technology and consumer sectors for broader economic signals. Key considerations:
Defensive sectors such as utilities and healthcare may outperform amid trade-driven volatility.
Financials with diversified revenue streams and strong capital positions remain attractive.
Export-oriented industries face margin risk if tariffs escalate.
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