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The stock market was smashed for a second day Friday 4th April 2025 after China retaliated with new tariffs on U.S. goods, sparking fears President Donald Trump has ignited a global trade war that will lead to a global recession. Stock market damage The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2,231.07 points, or 5.5%, to 38,314.86 on Friday 4th April …
Tariffs are terrific, according to Trump – it’s his most favourite word. Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have sent shockwaves through global trade, marking a dramatic escalation in his tariff trade war strategy. The day of economic independence. The President of the United States proudly showed off his tariff agenda neatly displayed on a chart …
Global markets have shown resilience in the past three days, rebounding from recent downturns as technology stocks rally amid cautious optimism. The boost in investor confidence follows strong earnings reports from major tech firms, highlighting their ability to weather economic uncertainty. However, lingering concerns about international trade tensions raise questions about how sustainable this recovery …
While many investors are hoping for a year-end rally, several analysts are warning that a fourth-quarter pullback remains a real possibility. Valuation concerns: Large-cap stocks are trading at historically high valuations, reminiscent of the 2021 peak. That leaves little room for error if economic data disappoints. Tariff aftershocks: April’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs triggered a sharp …
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Despite the scale and aggression of Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff attack—averaging approximately 27% and targeting nearly 100 countries—financial markets have shown a surprisingly muted response. Here’s a breakdown of why that might be 🧠 1. Markets Have Priced in the Chaos 🧮 2. Selective Impact and Exemptions 🔄 3. Supply Chain Adaptation 💰 4. Short-Term …
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Since a little after Donald Trump’s declaration of ‘Liberation Day’ and renewed tariff threats, global markets have shown a remarkable degree of indifference. While equities dipped briefly in April, investors appear increasingly unshaken by the looming 1st August deadline. Several factors underpin this resilience. First, market participants have grown accustomed to political brinkmanship. Traders now …
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In a fresh escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has once again moved the goalposts on tariff policy, pushing the deadline for new trade deals to 1st August 2025. This marks the second extension since the original April 2025 ‘Liberation Day’ announcement, which had already stirred global markets. The latest twist includes a new …
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The S&P 500 has surged to a new record, marking nine consecutive days of gains – its longest winning streak since November 2004. This run came after significant market falls after President Trump announced his tariffs on Liberation Day in April 2025. The index closed 1.47% higher on the final day of the streak on …
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The Russell 2000, a key benchmark for small-cap U.S. stocks, has officially entered bear market territory. This means the index has fallen more than 20% from its all-time high in late November 2024. The decline was accelerated by the recent rollout of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which have raised concerns about rising costs, economic …
President Donald Trump is to begin the biggest gamble of his second term – ‘Liberation Day’ wagering that broad-based global hitting tariffs on imports will instigate a new era for the U.S. economy. The concern right now is no one outside the administration knows quite how those goals will be achieved, and what will be …
Do you believe in the ‘collective unconscious’, a universal mind to which all humanity is connected? In the context of the financial world, the stock market is based on unwavering fundamental mathematics… numbers. However, is often driven by sentiment, instinct, hopes and fears. They both function in a similar manner. In other words, it is …
China has reportedly announced a significant escalation in its trade dispute with the United States, declaring a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. goods. This move, set to take effect on 10th April 2025 and comes in response to the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration earlier this week. The Chinese Ministry of …
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The U.S. stock market experienced a dramatic plunge following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs, marking one of the most significant market downturns since 2020. On 3rd April 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 1,600 points, a staggering 4% drop, closing at 40,546. The S&P 500 fell by 4.8%, while the tech-heavy …