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Today: April 16, 2025
Today: April 16, 2025

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UK shoppers raised their spending in March in face of Trump's tariff onslaught

British shoppers spent more last month even as worries about the global economy grew in the run-up to U.S.

UK shoppers raised their spending in March in face of Trump's tariff onslaught
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Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong

Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong

Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong
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JPMorgan logs Q1 profit of $14.6 billion as CEO warns of uncertainty over global trade, other events

JPMorgan’s net income rose 9% to $14.6 billion in the first quarter and the New York bank beat Wall Street’s profit and revenue targets, but the bank warned of global economic uncertainties ahead due to President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war and other geopolitical calamities

JPMorgan logs Q1 profit of $14.6 billion as CEO warns of uncertainty over global trade, other events
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Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil

In just a week, the dollar has gone from a safe haven to investors' whipping boy as U.S.

Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil
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Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Fears of a sharp downturn in the global economy have sent markets convulsing once more, with action focused on currencies and

Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets
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As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps

Donald Trump is trying to to turn his global trade war into a one-on-one showdown with China

As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps
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China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs

China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on tariffs, in what appears to be an attempt by Beijing to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat

China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs
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Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
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What's in Trump's partial tariff pause

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What's in Trump's partial tariff pause
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WTO says trade between US, China could decrease by as much as 80%

The World Trade Organization on Wednesday estimated the U.S.- China trade tensions could cut the trade of goods between two economies by as much as 80%.

WTO says trade between US, China could decrease by as much as 80%
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Bank of England warns UK is exposed to risks of global hit from Trump tariffs

Risks of a hit to the global economy and further sharp falls in financial markets have grown due to U.S.

Bank of England warns UK is exposed to risks of global hit from Trump tariffs
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Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers

Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers

Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers
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Bill Ackman reiterates call for pause on implementing Trump's tariffs

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's run for president, on Tuesday ratcheted up his pleas with Washington to hit pause on tariffs to stave off

Bill Ackman reiterates call for pause on implementing Trump's tariffs
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How top US trading partners have reacted to Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on U.S. imports have targeted countries across the world in the most serious blow to the global trading system in decades.

How top US trading partners have reacted to Trump tariffs
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The Latest: US stock market closes lower after Trump's latest tariff threats

U.S. stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher on Monday

The Latest: US stock market closes lower after Trump's latest tariff threats
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Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means

Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market

Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means
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Billionaires are turning on Trump

Billionaires are turning on Trump

Billionaires are turning on Trump
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Trump compares tariffs to 'medicine' as Asian markets convulse

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Trump compares tariffs to 'medicine' as Asian markets convulse
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The Latest: Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday

U.S. President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting

The Latest: Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday
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Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index confirmed on Friday that it is in a bear market, after a 22.7% fall from its Dec. 16 record close, as investors fled riskier assets on fears that

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close
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France calls for firm tariff response avoiding escalation

France's industry minister called on Friday for a proportionate but firm response to U.S. tariffs and said Europe wanted to avoid a damaging trade escalation,

France calls for firm tariff response avoiding escalation
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Global money market inflows surge as trade tariffs stoke slowdown fears

Global money market funds saw massive inflows in the week ending April 2 as investors grew cautious over U.S.

Global money market inflows surge as trade tariffs stoke slowdown fears
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Oil majors suffering from OPEC+ output hike, not from U.S. tariffs, Eni exec says

Oil majors are suffering after eight OPEC+ countries unexpectedly agreed to increase oil output in May, while tariffs imposed by U.S. administration had a muted effect on

Oil majors suffering from OPEC+ output hike, not from U.S. tariffs, Eni exec says
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GOP lawmakers, foreign leaders and markets wait to see if Trump’s tariffs are open for negotiation

GOP lawmakers, foreign leaders and markets wait to see if Trump’s tariffs are open for negotiation

GOP lawmakers, foreign leaders and markets wait to see if Trump’s tariffs are open for negotiation

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