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European equities rise on Trump's temporary tech tariff exemption

European equities rise as Trump temporarily exempts tech products from tariffs on Chinese imports. The euro also hits 1.14 as the European Central Bank interest rate decision looms.

Markets

Week ahead: ECB rate decision, China’s GDP, and major company earnings

This week, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision will take centre stage. The bank is expected to continue reducing its benchmark policy rates amid mounting economic risks linked to tariffs. In Asia, China’s GDP will be closely watched by investors.

Markets

How a Dutch trading company started the World’s First Stock Exchange

Backed by the Dutch Republic, the Dutch East India Company made its ownership available to the public to fund business and military ventures.

Business

TSMC shares soar as semiconductor firm announces surprise revenue lift

The world's biggest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), recorded a 41.6% year-on-year revenue rise in the first three months of the year.

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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.

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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

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%.

USA

US stocks drop again following another day of volatility

The dramatic fluctuations came after global stock rallies earlier in the day, with indexes rising 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris, and 1.6% in Shanghai.

USA

President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs

There were big swings in US stock throughout Monday's trading session after Trump warned he could raise tariffs even further.

Markets

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.

Markets

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.

Business

European and US markets continue to drop after Trump's global tariffs

Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50%.

Economy

Trump says tariff plan is 'going very well' despite fall in US markets

US President Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working despite market chaos, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Markets

Dow and S&P drop as Trump's tariffs spark trade chaos on Wall Street

Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the US stock market may be taking the worst of it.

Business

Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Musk backlash hurts demand

Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.

Markets

Wall Street swings as Trump's 'Liberation Day' weighs on investors

President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide on Monday.

Markets

European stock markets record first monthly drop as US tariffs loom

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, with ongoing uncertainties surrounding his policies weighing on market sentiment. European stock markets posted their first negative monthly performance of 2025 in March, reflecting the potential economic impact ahead.

Markets

Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?

European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top two performers, driven by relatively cheaper valuations, expectations for surging defence spending, and optimistic economic outlooks.

Business

German business morale surges to 7-month highs on recovery hopes

Confidence among German businesses improved in March, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and optimism over major government spending plans.