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. 07/04/2025
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. 07/04/2025
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%. 05/04/2025
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. 04/04/2025
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. 03/04/2025
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. 02/04/2025
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. 01/04/2025
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. 01/04/2025
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. 26/03/2025
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. 25/03/2025
Business SAP overtook Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable company The German software company's share price gained 40% in the past year, while Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has gradually lost almost half of its own since last summer. 24/03/2025
Markets Inflation and PMIs: What moves the financial markets this week? This week, financial markets will focus on upcoming flash manufacturing and services PMIs, as well as inflation data from major economies. These figures are crucial for investors assessing the global economic outlook amid escalating trade tensions. 24/03/2025
Business European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday. 21/03/2025
Markets Is this Europe's market moment to recover? Euronext CEO explains "Europe appears to be a safe harbour for investors who look for predictability," the CEO of pan-European stock exchange Euronext said to Euronews Business. 20/03/2025
Markets How will Germany's debt reform impact its stock and bond market? Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is expected to boost Europe’s largest economy, there are further implications for its stock and bond markets. 19/03/2025
Markets Nvidia shares fall following new AI chip announcements Nvidia's shares fell despite unveiling its next-generation artificial intelligence chips at the annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), highlighting the risk-off sentiment-driven markets. 19/03/2025
Markets 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. 18/03/2025
Markets The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s historic debt reform vote Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the economy. Both the euro and Germany’s stock markets may maintain their uptrends amid optimism about the fiscal reform. 18/03/2025
Markets Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution Germany's fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from this economic transformation. 13/03/2025
Markets Germany’s ‘whatever it takes’ moment: Fiscal boost sparks market rally Germany’s €500bn fiscal overhaul is redefining its economy, bypassing debt limits to boost infrastructure and defence. Markets are rallying, with defence stocks surging. Analysts call it a ‘game changer,’ signalling a new era for European growth. 07/03/2025