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Euroviews. The euro as a safe haven: Is it here to stay?

While the euro's rise as a safe haven is promising, sustaining this trend requires more than just fiscal stimulus, S&P Global Ratings' Sylvain Broyer writes in a Euroviews exclusive.

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European stocks spiral after China hits back against Trump’s tariffs

Concerns about an escalating trade war between the US and China still remain after the latter retaliated against steep US tariffs.

Markets

Euro soars to 3-year high as investors flee US assets over tariff woes

The euro surged to a three-year high against the US dollar amid tariff-driven market volatility, as investors offloaded US assets and sought safety in haven currencies. Despite renewed sell-offs on Wall Street, European stock markets are poised to open higher.

Markets

US stocks lose gains as Asian markets fall in China-US trade war

Asian shares sank on Friday after US stocks gave up much of their historic gains from the day before.

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US stock markets drop as investors consider trade impact with China

Although US president Donald Trump paused tariffs for 90 days, US stocks were still jittery as investors weighed the possible impact of the trade battle with China.

Economy

China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff

The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%.

Markets

A dead cat bounce? Six market terms to know in an era of trade wars

As Trump's global tariff war takes a new turn after the announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs, here are some of the most important market terms investors should know.

Markets

Here's how Trump gave a hint to investors before tariffs pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on some so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs on Wednesday, causing global stock markets to soar, regaining some of the ground lost recently.

Markets

European markets eye historic rally following Trump’s tariff pause

European markets soared after Trump paused tariffs for nations that didn’t retaliate. Investors welcomed the easing trade stance, with major indices across the continent posting their strongest performance in years.

Markets

European stock markets jump as Trump flip-flops on tariff plans

European markets jumped following Wall Street’s historic rally and gains in Asian trading. However, analysts question the sustainability of the rebound due to President Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy shifts.

Markets

Wall Street rallies to historic gains as Trump halts most tariffs

Asian shares followed the US trend and surged overnight with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.

Markets

US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Markets

European markets move lower as Trump's sweeping tariffs take effect

European and US markets moved lower on Wednesday as Donald Trump's sweeping new country-specific tariffs start to take effect.

Markets

S&P 500 rises 3.4% as some relief washes through financial markets

Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the US.

Markets

European markets move higher after punishing global sell-off

European markets rebound after Monday's punishing global sell-off despite tariff tensions continuing to weigh on investor sentiment.

Markets

Asian shares and US futures gain as investors resume buying

Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 share benchmark initially shooting up more than 6% after it fell nearly 8% a day earlier.

Business

Beijing vows to 'fight to the end' as Trump threatens 50% more tariffs

In response to Trump’s threat of an additional 50% in tariffs, China vowed to “fight to the end” while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. Broader markets rebounded on dip-buying as investors await developments in trade negotiations.

Markets

US markets sink further as Europe offers openness to zero tariffs

US stocks fell further as tariff fears deepened, with the S&P 500 entering bear market territory. Trump defended new trade barriers, while Europe signalled openness to talks. Recession risks rose, and investors shifted to defensive sectors.

Markets

Wild market swings: Stocks volatile on Wall Street as tariff woes hit

Wild swings dominated Wall Street's trading session on Monday with the market catapulting from an early drop that had dragged it 20% below its record to a sudden rise, only to revert to losses as worries remain about whether President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy.

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#PenguinsAgainstTrump: Penguin resistance to Trump's tariffs has begun

Since Donald Trump has slapped a 10 per cent tariff on an Australian territory with no human inhabitants - only penguins and seals - a new viral resistance has been gaining traction online...