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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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Wall Street sinks into bear market as Trump tariffs spark global rout

Wall Street eyes bear market territory as Trump’s tariffs triggered a global selloff. The S&P 500 is projected to drop over 20% from February highs, fuelling recession fears among experts.

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European markets dive as global tariff fears shake investor confidence

Euronews' Business Editor Angela Barnes shares market updates from Monday 7 April as global stocks were shaken by ongoing tariff woes.

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Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US

China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China.

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Euro surges toward five-month high after Trump ‘Liberation Day’ speech

The euro surged to a nearly five-month high against the US dollar following Trump’s tariff announcement. The greenback weakened against most other currencies as US government bond yields slumped on a deteriorating economic outlook. Meanwhile, the reciprocal tariffs rattled global markets.

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Asian markets and US futures tumble following global US tariff hikes

Asian markets and US futures tumbled on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.

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Global shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs

Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors waited to see what US President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs.

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Oil markets retreat as economic concerns outweigh Trump tariff threats

Crude oil prices climbed on Monday amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% to 50% tariffs on Russia’s oil. However, economic concerns may outweigh geopolitical tensions, as a weakening economic outlook could dampen oil demand. Investors will also be closely watching the OPEC+ meeting.

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Crude oil prices rise as Red Sea tensions intensify after US strikes

Crude oil prices jumped following the US military strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi militants, in response to the Yemen-based group’s commercial vessel attacks in the Red Sea. However, a deteriorating economic outlook is expected to continue pressuring oil prices.

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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.

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Recession fears erase billions in US tech stock valuations

Wall Street tumbled amid tariff-driven recession fears in the US economy, triggering sharp selloffs in the big tech stocks, wiping out billions of euros in market valuation.

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Bitcoin falls as Trump’s executive order disappoints crypto investors

Bitcoin fell after US President Donald’s executive order disappointed markets. The decline in cryptocurrencies mirrors the downtrend in the US stock markets amid fears of a widening global trade war.

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China sets 5% GDP target, raises budget deficit as trade war escalates

China sets its GDP growth target at 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite rising risks of trade tariffs.

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Markets dip as China vows retaliation over Trump's extra tariff threat

European markets were in the red on Friday morning after China vowed to retaliate as necessary to Donald Trump's extra 10% tariff hike.

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US's Fed Reserve looks to pause rate cuts as inflation risk rises

According to recently released minutes of the 28-29 January meeting, officials said President Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportations of migrants, as well as strong consumer spending, were factors that could push inflation higher this year.

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Trump's first month in office: His effect on the financial markets

The global markets have exhibited prominent trends since Trump's inauguration. Euronews Business provides a review of major trends in asset classes amid his policies over the past month.

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European markets reach more new highs despite US-EU trade war risks

The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the risks of a widening global trade war.

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Markets volatile as investors assess China's retaliatory tariffs on US

China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff, but uncertainties remain.

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Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

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Apple’s shares surge despite the largest China sales drop in one year

Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in 2023.