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Global markets plummeted on the heels of US President Donald Trump's warning to impose high tariffs on the European Union and tech giant Apple. European shares suffered a 1.7% decline, with the US S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq falling 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively.
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Market sentiment remains optimistic with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at 119,931.45, a gain of 0.81 per cent, as investors anticipate government relief for oil refineries and a rise in tax collection. The government's plan to increase tax collection to 12.6 per cent of
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Taiwan's stock market experienced a significant gain on Wednesday, fueled by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's attendance at Computex Taipei. The Taiwan Stock Exchange's capitalization-weighted stock index, TAIEX, surged 1.28% to close at 21,803.91, a rise of 277.88 points. Total turnover
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sold stocks in over three dozen companies in the days leading up to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports. Disclosure records show that Duffy sold between $75,000 and $600,000 of stock two days before Trump's announcement on
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Taiwan's stock market saw mixed signals Monday as investors took profits after a strong rally last week, with major technology shares declining amid cautious sentiment. The TAIEX fell 319.86 points to end at 21,523.83, while turnover totaled NT$326 billion (US$10.8 billion). Despite
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sold stock in almost three dozen companies just before President Donald Trump announced plans for "reciprocal" tariffs on foreign imports, sparking concerns about insider trading. Duffy's February 11 sales occurred near the stock market's historic peak, just before it began
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A recent surge in Nvidia's stock market value has led to speculation about the favorable policy environment for the US AI industry. However, experts caution that major parts of the new administration's tech policy are uncertain, leaving room for potential trade-offs and policy changes. The US
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million in shares of Trump Media on April 2, just as President Donald Trump unveiled widespread tariffs on allies and foes alike. Trump Media's stock price dropped 13 percent in the days following the announcement before
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As the trade war uncertainty continues to affect global markets, it's essential to take stock of the situation and understand the potential implications for personal finance. Amidst the uncertainty, stocks have recovered some ground, but interest rates and the job market remain concerning. Key Takeaways: * The stock market
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The introduction of tariffs by US President Donald Trump in early April has had a significant impact on the global economy, with stock markets around the world experiencing considerable shocks. The IMF revised its economic growth forecasts downwards, citing rising international trade tensions and changes in financial markets. Global economic
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The FTSE 100 Index ended Monday's session on a positive note, climbing 50 points, or 0.6%, to close at 8,604.98. The rally was fueled by a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, with the two countries agreeing to suspend the bulk of their tariffs for 90
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The high confidence in American economic exceptionalism, which peaked at the January World Economic Forum at Davos, gave way to deep pessimism about a recession and global order fragmentation. The market has reflected these swings, with the S&P index experiencing a 20% drop followed by a 14% rebound.
