The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in March, but significant downward revisions to February’s employment numbers and an uptick in the unemployment rate have heightened uncertainty about the direction of the economy, complicating the Federal Reserve’s path forward on interest rates. According to data released Friday by the …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Plunge as China Tariffs Trigger Fears of Global Recession
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Friday, deepening losses after China announced sweeping tariffs on all U.S. imports, intensifying the trade war between the world’s two largest economies just days after President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff hike. At 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures plunged 1,150 points, or …
Read More »China Retaliates with New Tariffs and Export Curbs in Intensifying Trade Conflict with the U.S.
In a fresh escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States, Beijing unveiled significant retaliatory measures on Friday, responding to recent tariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced the implementation of an additional 34% tariff on all American imports, …
Read More »European Stocks Slide, Heading for Worst Weekly Drop in Three Years Amid Trump Tariff Shock
European shares fell sharply on Friday, poised for their steepest weekly decline in three years, as investors grew increasingly anxious about a potential global recession after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs targeting key trading partners. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.8% by 0815 GMT, bringing its weekly …
Read More »Gold Prices Ease but Set for Fifth Weekly Gain Amid Trump Tariff Fallout; U.S. Jobs Data Eyed
Gold prices retreated slightly in Asian trading on Friday but were still headed for their fifth consecutive weekly advance, buoyed by sustained safe-haven demand amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s extensive tariff measures. Spot Gold slipped 0.4% to $3,101.35 per ounce by 02:10 ET (06:10 GMT). Earlier this week, …
Read More »Bitcoin Edges Lower as Trump Tariffs Stoke Recession Fears; Markets Await U.S. Payroll Data
Bitcoin prices slipped slightly on Friday amid a broad risk-off move across global markets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement intensified fears of a global economic slowdown, dampening appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 0.3% at $83,121.50 by 01:50 ET (05:50 GMT). Trump’s Comprehensive …
Read More »Oil Prices Expected to Retreat Amid Output Hike
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday, extending steep declines as the OPEC+ alliance decided to accelerate the reversal of previous production cuts in May. This announcement amplified losses already triggered by sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. By 1305 GMT, Brent crude futures had slumped …
Read More »Germany, France Urge Stronger EU Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Bloomberg
Germany and France are advocating for a robust European Union response following U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff measures, pushing the bloc to adopt a more assertive stance in countering Washington’s escalating trade actions, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday. A day after President Trump unveiled his controversial “Liberation …
Read More »Bitcoin Slides Amid Global Market Turmoil as New U.S. Tariffs Shake Investor Confidence
Bitcoin prices retreated on Thursday, as heightened global trade tensions stemming from newly announced U.S. tariffs dampened investor appetite for riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies. The leading cryptocurrency declined 0.8%, trading near $83,421.50 early Thursday, as markets digested the implications of significant tariff escalations initiated by the U.S. administration. The introduction …
Read More »European Markets Rattled as U.S. Tariff Announcement Sparks Global Economic Concerns
European equities tumbled sharply on Thursday, as investors grappled with mounting fears over escalating global trade tensions following new U.S. tariff measures on imports, deepening anxieties about worldwide economic stability. Early trading saw steep declines across Europe’s key indices: Germany’s leading index sank by 2.3%, France’s benchmark lost 2.2%, and …
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