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William Watts
Verified
Markets Editor, MarketWatch
New York
Beats
Biography
Interested in uncovering the story behind the numbers in financial markets. Trends, psychology, sectors, sentiment, etc. Also writing on occasion about Europe and the euro-zone debt crisis. Previous MarketWatch assignment was in Frankfurt covering ECB and euro-zone debt crisis. Also had stints in London and Washington.
Politics , Equities, Commodity Markets, Market Trends , Monetary Policy, Fixed Income
Not a big science writer
Content
By William Watts Verified| MarketWatch Verified Investors are still looking for clarity on tariffs. Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the Trump administration over tariffs on smartphones and other consumer electronics. Futures on the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 NQ00 were up 1%, while S&P 500 futures ES00 rose 0.7%. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average YM00 gained 150 points, or 0.4%.
By William Watts Verified| MarketWatch Verified The carnage in the stock market following President Donald Trump’s April 2 unveiling of sweeping tariffs on virtually all U.S. trade partners has been extraordinary — but it’s a historic surge in long-term Treasury yields, which would normally be expected to fall when financial markets are in disarray, that’s really raising eyebrows.
By William Watts Verified| MarketWatch Verified Market ExtraTrade-war jitters continue as Trump ramps up tariff on China importsPublished: April 10, 2025 at 6:29 p.m. ETEmotions are running high in the stock market, and that’s usually not a good thing for investors, analysts are noting after Wednesday’s historic rally gave way to another punishing rout Thursday. “The key is to not get emotional at the extremes.
Company Info
MarketWatch
MarketWatch is a financial information platform founded in 1997. It is known for its award-winning websites, including CBS.MarketWatch.com, which provide real-time market data, news, and analysis. The platform aims to deliver actionable insights to individual investors, financial professionals, and institutions. MarketWatch offers a range of services, including financial news and analysis, real-time stock quotes, interactive charts, and portfolio tracking tools. It also provides tailored corporate memberships for financial professionals, featuring advanced analytics and insights to support investment decision-making. The platform primarily serves individual investors with free access to market data and educational content, as well as financial advisors and institutions through premium memberships that offer deeper analytical tools.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 1997