6 h. ago The US president must act now to prevent his ‘Trump Slump’ becoming a global one

Editorial: As confidence drains from the world economy, the stock market contagion sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs could yet spread to the banks, with a trade recession joined by a credit crunch. If he presses on, the dangers are unthinkable

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4 d. ago US stocks fall sharply at open on fears of economic hit from tariffs

Slump in US dollar is ‘vote of no confidence in Trump’

Economics

4 d. ago Stock markets tumble around the world on fears of brutal global trade war

Stock market tumbles in London but European bourses suffer bigger falls

Events

6 d. ago What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?

The far-right leader has been banned from running for office for five years after an EU parliament fake jobs scamAfter a nine-week trial, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was this week found guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds through a fake jobs scam of an unprecedented scale and duration. She was banned from running for office for five years with immediate effect, which could prevent her making a fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027.She has said she will appeal against the verdict and sentence, which also included a four-year prison term – with two years suspended and two to be served outside jail with an electronic bracelet – and €100,000 (£84,000) fine. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Outrage grows over Marine Le Pen's blocked presidential run: Trump and European allies offer support as 'tyrannical judges' are accused of 'depriving millions of people of their representation'

Le Pen has pledged to fight the court-imposed prohibition that appeared to exclude her goal of seeking and potentially winning the French presidency in 2027.

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7 d. ago How to beat the Trump Slump: As markets crash, shares guru JOANNE HART picks stocks from banking to minerals and retail that could make you a fortune

Tariffs, tantrums, security gaffes - Donald Trump's second term in the White House has certainly been eventful so far. And financial markets are unimpressed.

Events

7 d. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

Economics

8 d. ago How to beat the Trump Slump: As tariff fears crash markets, shares guru JOANNE HART picks stocks from banking to media and retail that could make you a fortune

Tariffs, tantrums, security gaffes - Donald Trump's second term in the White House has certainly been eventful so far. And financial markets are unimpressed.

Economics

1 week ago Shares of GM and other automakers slump following Trump tariffs, with Tesla the exception

Automaker stocks slumped following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will place 25% tariffs on auto imports

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2 w. ago Britain warns travellers heading to US they face possible detention after Trump's immigration crackdown sees tourists locked up and sparks slump in American tourism

Donald Trump 's immigration crackdown has seen US border officials using more aggressive methods with holidaymakers and legal immigrants.

Events

2 w. ago Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links

US carmaker’s European market share falls as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it on global revenue, topping $100bnBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last month in the latest indication of a potential buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s high profile and controversial behaviour since becoming a leading figure in Donald Trump’s administration.The Texas-based electric carmaker sold less than 16,000 vehicles across Europe last month, down 44% on average across 25 countries in the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland, according to data compiled by the research platform Jato Dynamics. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump's tariffs have caused the 7th fastest stock market slump on record... leaving 401(K)s ravaged

Wall Street´s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after President Donald Trump´s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10 percent below its record -  set just last month.

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3 w. ago Protect your wealth from the Trump slump: As the stock market plummets, experts reveal what to do

The Trump bump has become the Trump slump. Stock markets worldwide are in turmoil, leaving investors bemused and anxious about their Isas and pensions.

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