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Global markets falter as Trump’s tariffs hit US growth, breed uncertainty among investors
Fp Staff •The combination of trade uncertainty, inflationary pressure from tariffs, and geopolitical instability has clouded the outlook for global growth. Stock indices in US, Europe, and leading Asian markets have suffered
Trump wants to fire Jerome Powell: Is Kevin Warsh the US Fed’s future? Who is he?
Fp Explainers •Donald Trump has reportedly discussed removing Jerome Powell before his term ends, raising legal questions and speculation over the Federal Reserve’s future. At the centre of these talks is Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with strong ties to Republican circles and Wall Street. Who is he, and could he soon lead America’s central bank?
Wall Street witnesses a historic jump after Trump's tariff reprieve, Asian markets track similar gains
Fp Staff •US stock markets soared after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his sweeping reciprocal tariffs against countries around the world. S&P 500 recorded its largest rise since 2008, while the dollar gained and Treasuries pared losses
Market meltdown! Sensex, Nifty sink 3% to 10-month low; Asian, European stocks suffer
Fp Staff •The 30-share BSE Sensex sank 2.95 per cent or points to close at 73,137.90. The broader Nifty 50 index crashed 3.24 per cent or points to conclude the day at 22,161.60.
Trump’s tariffs trigger circuit breakers in Asian markets: What it means
Fp Explainers •The Asian markets took a massive plunge on Monday as a result of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. In Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, stock exchange operators called for a circuit breaker to pause panic selling. But what are these tools used in trading, and how effective are they?
After meltdown on Wall Street, Japan's Nikkei falls 9% in early trade: How did Indian stock market react?
Fp Staff •Benchmark stock indices in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong took were among the hardest hit in early trade on Monday, diving over 8 per cent each. Indian equities are likely to track the losses noted on Wall Street and in Asian markets
US stock market closes higher than expected but volatility ahead as Trump unleashes reciprocal tariffs
•After initially retreating ahead of Trump's "Liberation Day" of new trade levies, US indices forged higher during the session amid hopes that markets have oversold in anticipation of the plan
Nasdaq 12% down, S&P 7%: Why US markets are shaking since Trump took office
Fp Staff •Since Trump has taken office, Nasdaq is down 12.44 percent, S&P has tanked 7.23 per cent, and Dow Jones has fallen 4.5 per cent. Bitcoin has sunk 21.2 per cent while Ethereum dropped over 43 per cent
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: What are ‘Dirty 15’ nations that will be most hit? Is India among them?
Fp Explainers •US President Donald Trump is set to announce sweeping tariffs targeting nations with large trade imbalances with America. Branded the 'Dirty 15', these countries account for the bulk of America’s deficits. While the complete list remains undisclosed, India is expected to be on it. China and the EU are will also face steep duties
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs are almost here: What this will mean for global trade
Fp Explainers •On April 2, US President Donald Trump will implement a new wave of tariffs targeting nations contributing to the US trade deficit. The measures include 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium, 12 per cent on auto imports and additional duties on Chinese goods linked to fentanyl supply chains. The policy, affecting over 15 major trading partners, has already prompted retaliatory actions from Canada, China and the EU