16 h. ago European Firms Stockpile, Shift Production to Brace for Tariffs

Donald Trump has — for now — backed off of his steepest tariff increases. But with other duties still in place, doing business in the US is about to get costlier for EU companies.

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40 h. ago European Stocks Edge Higher With Index Set for Third Weekly Loss

European stocks rose, paring some of this week’s losses, with investors cautious about the economic effects from the US and China trade war.

Economics

64 h. ago European Stocks Jump Most in Five Years on Trump Tariff Reprieve

European stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump paused plans to implement higher reciprocal tariffs on dozens of trade partners, easing concerns about a global trade war.

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68 h. ago Wary Asian Officials Seek to Ensure Trump Tariff Reprieve Sticks

Officials across Asia reacted to US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of trade partners with a mixture of relief, caution and a little mockery.

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2 d. ago Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged in early Thursday trading, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ‘s decision to back off on most of his tariffs. Analysts had expected the regional comeback given that U.S. stocks had one of their […]

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3 d. ago European Stocks Resume Selloff as Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect

European stocks slumped on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, triggering a renewed selloff across global financial markets.

Economics

5 d. ago European Stock Futures Drop After Worst Week Since March 2020

European stock futures slid, extending losses following the regional market’s worst week since March 2020 on the back of Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.

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9 d. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

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2 w. ago European Stocks Drop as Trump’s New Tariff Hits Carmaker Shares

European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, renewing concerns that his trade policy will hurt corporate earnings and the economy.

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2 w. ago European Stock Futures Drop as Trump Saps Risk: Markets Wrap

European stock futures fell after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on US auto imports, prompting investors to pare bets on riskier investments due to mounting economic growth concerns.

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2 w. ago European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last 3 days in case of crisis

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease increase the chances of a crisis. The call to action for the EU’s 450 million citizens comes as the 27-nation bloc rethinks its […]

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2 w. ago European Stocks Resume Rally as Focus Remains on Tariff Moves

European stocks rallied on Tuesday, snapping a three-session losing streak, as investors focused on the outlook for global trade ahead of a US tariff deadline next week.

Economics

2 w. ago Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ’zero comfort’ for auto sector

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, the head of Canada’s auto parts manufacturing association says he’s not optimistic any meaningful reprieve is in the works.  “Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy … I’m not confident that anybody is going to be […]

Economics

2 w. ago India to Seek Tariff Reprieve in Meeting With US Trade Officials

India’s government will seek an exemption from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs when US officials arrive in the country Tuesday for talks over a bilateral trade agreement, people familiar with the matter said.

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3 w. ago NATO to Ask Europe and Canada for 30% Boost in Military Capacity

NATO plans to ask European allies and Canada to increase their stocks of weaponry and equipment by about 30% in the next few years, according to a senior alliance official.

Economics

3 w. ago European Stocks Edge Higher With Focus on Fed’s Rate Decision

European stocks gained for a fourth straight day as investors weighed progress on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Their focus will turn to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later today.

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3 w. ago European Stocks Hold Gains After German Vote to Boost Spending

European stocks posted a third straight session of gains after German lawmakers voted for a bill set to unlock hundreds of billions of euros in defense and infrastructure spending.

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3 w. ago European Stocks Rise as Energy Gets a Boost From China’s Plans

European stocks gained as resources sectors received a boost after China said it would take steps to revive consumption.

Economics

4 w. ago Futures Rise, Dollar Up as US Shutdown Risk Eases: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures rallied with Asian stocks Friday as signs the US will avoid a government shutdown boosted sentiment.

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