20 h. ago US Stock Futures Tumble as Trump Upends Global Trading Order

US stock futures plunged more than 3% after President Donald Trump outlined a slate of tariffs on US trading that raises the likelihood of a full-blown trade war that could plunge the US economy into a recession.

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39 h. ago Trump Tariff Rollout Opens New Era of Risk for Global Economy

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is set to announce the most expansive US trade restrictions in a century, at a stroke upending the postwar global trading system and posing difficult-to-predict economic risks.

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2 d. ago White House says ‘no exemptions’ as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be “no exemptions” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada. Global markets have been rattled by confusion over how Trump will pursue his global trade agenda. […]

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3 d. ago Stock markets around world tumble as Trump’s ’Liberation Day’ approaches

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling Monday in advance of it. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 was down 1.3% following one of its worst losses of the past couple of years on Friday. It’s on track to finish the first three […]

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7 d. 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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9 d. ago U.S. consumer confidence tumbles for 4th straight month amid Trump’s tariffs

The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.

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1 week ago Central Bankers Move Slowly Through Fog of Trump’s Trade Wars

US President Donald Trump has already upended global trade and the postwar international security consensus. Now he’s throwing central banking into disarray.

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2 w. ago Trade war turmoil topples Canada’s main financial market from its all

NEW YORK (AP) — Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada. Canada’s main stock index has been tumbling along with U.S. indexes since President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with his North American neighbors. Mexico’s main stock index has remained relatively steady following measures from the Mexican government to stabilize […]

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2 w. ago US Stock Futures Advance as Risk of Shutdown Eases: Markets Wrap

US equity futures climbed as signs that lawmakers in Washington will avoid a government shutdown brightened sentiment.

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3 w. ago Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Trump Policies Roil Sentiment

US stocks resumed a three-week selloff Thursday, with the S&P 500 again falling 10% from its all-time high on renewed worries that tariffs will destabilize the American economy.

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4 w. ago India Sees US Relations at ‘Best’ Despite Looming Tariff Threat

India’s top diplomat said relations with the US are on firm footing in comments that come as New Delhi looks to lower tariffs on imports to fend off President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies that could upend bilateral and global trade.

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4 w. ago Europe, US Stock Futures Jump on Tariff Relief Hope, German Plan

US and Europe stock futures climbed after the Trump administration indicated flexibility on some of its latest tariff measures. European equities were also seen getting a tailwind from Germany’s plan to boost defense and infrastructure spending.

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4 w. ago European Stocks Jump on Stimulus, Tariff Hopes; DAX Rallies 2.6%

European stocks rallied after Germany announced hundreds of billion of euros in defense and infrastructure investment, with hopes the Trump administration may walk back some tariffs providing a further boost.

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last month S&P/TSX composite drops nearly 500 points, U.S. stocks also fall as tariffs start

Canada’s main stock index fell nearly 500 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also tumbled, adding to their losses Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico.  The S&P/TSX composite index was down 568.31 points or 2.3 per cent at 24,433.260 Monday morning after the tariffs […]

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