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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.
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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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Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates
The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.
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Bloodbath for European markets as stocks see worst fall since 2020
European equities plunged in their worst session since March 2020, as the global market rout intensified. Safe-haven assets gained as investors brace for prolonged volatility amid rising inflation fears and no immediate central bank support.
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Trump denies causing market sell-offs but sticks to trade deficit goal
Global stock markets deepened losses during Monday’s Asian session as US President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to eliminating US trade deficits—particularly with China—while denying any intention to fuel market turmoil.
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Trump tariff shock rattles markets as investors fear global trade war
Global markets sank as Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on top US trade partners, sparking fears of retaliatory moves and a global slowdown. Stocks tumbled, bonds rallied, the euro hit a six-month high, and oil prices slumped.
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Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension
The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s cautious outlook on the economy and inflation, triggering selloffs, particularly in the defence and automotive sectors.
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Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey
The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence spending. A net 60% of investors expect stronger European growth, marking a sharp sentiment shift.
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Markets week ahead: Will central banks announce more rate cuts?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, as the bank may step in and buoy a wobbly Wall Street after it fell into correction territory.