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Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

Wall Street witnessed a brutal start to the trading week as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was battered by a renewed surge in trade war anxieties. What began with fleeting hopes of tariff extensions quickly evaporated, giving way to a sharp sell-off fueled by President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance …

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil a transformative tariff regime today, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the global economic order teeters on the edge of upheaval. Billed as a bold bid to resurrect America’s manufacturing prowess, this announcement threatens to redraw the map of international …

Wall Street took a hit on March 27, 2025, as a fresh wave of tariff threats rattled the automotive sector and sent benchmark indices sliding. The latest announcement from the White House unveiled plans for a hefty 25 percent tariff on all cars not manufactured in the U.S., set to …

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump has granted the U.S. automotive industry—a sector heavily reliant on international trade—a one-month exemption from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The administration is also exploring additional exemptions or delays, signaling a shift in …

US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policies. On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country, with a slightly reduced rate of 10% applied to …

The British pound (GBP) has strengthened against the US dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day. This upward movement follows the delay of US tariff threats on Mexico and Canada. The postponement is due to ongoing negotiations between the involved parties, focused on combating fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration. 1 …

Oil prices experienced a volatile start to the week, initially surging on the announcement of US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, then retreating after a one-month pause on the Mexican tariffs was declared. This brief reprieve offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between geopolitics and commodity markets, highlighting …

Global markets experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new tariffs and the threat of further tariffs on various countries. This move has sent ripples of uncertainty across the global economy, impacting stock markets, currencies, and business strategies.Market Tremors:Major stock indices in the US, Europe, and Asia all declined, …

The US dollar has fallen sharply against major currencies following reports that the incoming Trump Administration might implement fewer significant tariffs than previously expected. Instead, it might seek more limited and targeted tariffs. During the election campaign, across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% were proposed on all imports. However, some …