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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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#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...

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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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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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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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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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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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European equities slump on worst week since Russian invasion

European equities are heading for their worst weekly decline since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, weighed down by US tariff concerns. Bank stocks plummet while bonds rally as investors moved into safe-haven assets.

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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.

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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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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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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.