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FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues
Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”Financial Times - 1d -
The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors
If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market, turmoil could get worseFinancial Times - 1d -
Bitcoin drops to $74,000 before rebounding as cryptocurrencies join global market rout
Bitcoin broke below $80,000 as rattled investors braced for further carnage after Trump's tariffs raised global recession fears.CNBC - 16h -
Globalization made America rich. Now, Trump's tariffs may upend it.
President Trump treats America’s friends more like its adversaries and his worldwide tariffs may reshape the global economy and the lives of billions.NBC News - 22h -
FirstFT: China vows ‘fight to the end’ after Trump’s extra 50% tariff threat
Also in today’s newsletter, US to hold talks with Iran and the Fed’s dilemmaFinancial Times - 1h -
Global markets plunge for 2nd week, triggered by Trump’s tariffs
After stocks plunged last week, losing nearly $6 trillion in market value, Wall Street is bracing for another bumpy ride triggered by President Donald Trump’s global trade war. JPMorgan now expects ...NBC News - 23h -
Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs
Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April . Global stock markets fell ...The Guardian - 8h -
Will the global trade war escalate further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise
Trump welcomes fall in oil price as he signals he is pushing ahead with sweeping tariffsFinancial Times - 18h -
The Makassar Strait is a sign that global rules are being rewritten
This new economic artery links nations that promise to be dynamic trading partners for EuropeFinancial Times - 18h -
Will the Fed continue to assume its global responsibilities?
Historically, the US central bank’s swap lines have helped to restore financial stability in times of crisisFinancial Times - 7h -
Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south
Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere. “This is very messed up. If Trump wants Cambodia to import more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70
As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.The New York Times - 1d -
Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement
The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.The New York Times - 1d -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 1d -
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree. The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘The Tsunami Is Coming’: China’s Global Exports Are Just Getting Started
A staggering $1.9 trillion in extra industrial lending is fueling a continued flood of exports that could be spread even wider across the world by the Trump tariffs.The New York Times - 17h -
Volatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’
Wall Street swings in and out of red as turmoil from US president’s assault on world trade enters second week. Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies Which ...The Guardian - 15h -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 12h -
US tariffs threaten almost $2tn of investment pledges by global companies
Businesses with supply chains vulnerable to sweeping duties had been hoping to negotiate concessions from WashingtonFinancial Times - 7h -
Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman
There are other tools of economic coercion in the modern global economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going globalABC News - 1d -
China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout
China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.CNBC - 3d -
Defense stocks abruptly stem losses as Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on global markets
European defense giants whipsawed on Monday, abruptly paring losses as investors continue to grapple with a broad stock market downturn.CNBC - 22h -
What Trump and his administration have said about the tariffs policy currently roiling global markets
President Donald Trump has proposed sweeping tariffs targeting U.S. trading partners, including a 10% across-the-board baseline tariff that went into effect Saturday.NBC News - 15h -
Vietnam has been a big beneficiary of global trade — Trump's new tariffs threaten to derail that
Trump's aggressive tariffs are threatening to derail Vietnam's ambitious growth target as diplomatic overtures to Washington are unlikely to shift policy.CNBC - 4h -
Dow closes 349 points lower after roller coaster trading amid tariff fallout
President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war.ABC News - 13h -
Markets may be calmer after tariff turmoil, but a political trade war is only just beginning
Global stocks on Tuesday clawed back a fraction of their enormous recent losses, with the turmoil from Trump's global tariffs last week calming in markets.NBC News - 47m -
Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.
The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.The New York Times - 4d -
‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries
Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.The New York Times - 3d -
Why Asian markets are seeing such steep falls
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.BBC News - 1d -
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy
Jamie Dimon is the first Wall Street CEO to publicly address President Trump's sweeping tariff policy as global markets tumble.CNBC - 21h -
Trump’s Tariffs Hit a Sour Note at Landmark NYC Sweets Emporium
Price hikes to direct imports and packaging drive up costs at a New York Sity magnet for global candy fans.Inc. - 20h -
Jim Cramer says Apple down 30% from its record is not a buy yet — blame Peter Navarro
The architect of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs "has it in" for Apple, Jim says.CNBC - 17h -
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.CBS News - 16h -
Watch: What we learned from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu
Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit the White House since the US president announced tariffs on global trading partners.BBC News - 12h -
Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China in day of wild market swings
US president sticks with plan to ‘reset’ global trade but sends mixed signals about negotiationsFinancial Times - 12h -
Trump's game of chicken over tariffs leaves world guessing
The US president is pressing ahead with his global tariffs, as even some allies wonder if he is going too far.BBC News - 10h -
UN Warns That AI Growth Could Affect 4 in 10 Jobs Worldwide
A United Nations Trade and Development agency report warned of the dangers global AI development could change workplaces around the world and heighten inequality.Inc. - 3d
