European shares close higher after tech tariff exemptions European shares closed higher in broad-based gains today, as risk sentiment swelled after US President Donald Trump granted tariff exclusions on smartphones and computers imported from China, bringing some respite after weeks of turmoil. Business • 14 Apr
European shares close higher after tech tariff exemptions European shares closed higher in broad-based gains today, as risk sentiment swelled after US President Donald Trump granted tariff exclusions on smartphones and computers imported from China, bringing some respite after weeks of turmoil. Business • 14 Apr
Ten trading days that shook financial markets The 10 trading days since US President Donald Trump hit car makers with tariffs have been the most convulsive since the pandemic panic of 2020, as prices of stocks to bonds, oil, gold and even the US dollar itself have swung wildly. Business • 11 Apr
Ten trading days that shook financial markets The 10 trading days since US President Donald Trump hit car makers with tariffs have been the most convulsive since the pandemic panic of 2020, as prices of stocks to bonds, oil, gold and even the US dollar itself have swung wildly. Business • 11 Apr
European and Asian stocks soar in relief rally Asian and European shares surged and a manic bond selloff stabilised today after US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries. Business • 10 Apr
European and Asian stocks soar in relief rally Asian and European shares surged and a manic bond selloff stabilised today after US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries. Business • 10 Apr
Stocks tumble again as US hits China with 104% tariffs European and Asian stocks extended a slide on Wall Street today as US President Donald Trump pressed ahead with whopping 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, pummelling oil prices to four-year lows as global recession fears gripped financial markets. Business • 09 Apr
Stocks tumble again as US hits China with 104% tariffs European and Asian stocks extended a slide on Wall Street today as US President Donald Trump pressed ahead with whopping 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, pummelling oil prices to four-year lows as global recession fears gripped financial markets. Business • 09 Apr
World markets rebound after recent heavy losses European stock markets moved higher this morning after similar recoveries for Asian equities that followed huge losses triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 08 Apr
World markets rebound after recent heavy losses European stock markets moved higher this morning after similar recoveries for Asian equities that followed huge losses triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 08 Apr
World stock markets fall ahead of Trump's tariff deadline The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell, with technology stocks leading declines, as investors steered clear of risk-laden assets on worries the Trump administration's upcoming tariff plans will hurt economic growth. Business • 01 Apr
World stock markets fall ahead of Trump's tariff deadline The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell, with technology stocks leading declines, as investors steered clear of risk-laden assets on worries the Trump administration's upcoming tariff plans will hurt economic growth. Business • 01 Apr
Markets optimistic as Trump returns to the White House Investors prepared to welcome Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating benefits from his pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs. Business • 20 Jan
Markets optimistic as Trump returns to the White House Investors prepared to welcome Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating benefits from his pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs. Business • 20 Jan
Markets rode AI, interest rate roller coaster in 2024 Despite political upheavals, stock markets and bitcoin smashed records in 2024, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for AI, falling interest rates, and hopes of tax cuts. Business • 31 Dec 24
Markets rode AI, interest rate roller coaster in 2024 Despite political upheavals, stock markets and bitcoin smashed records in 2024, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for AI, falling interest rates, and hopes of tax cuts. Business • 31 Dec 24
Stocks rise after Ukraine panic, oil back below $100 Europe's main stocks index roared back today, lifting off nine-month lows with banks leading a broad-based rally as investors hunted for bargains following a bruising sell-off after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Feb 22
Stocks rise after Ukraine panic, oil back below $100 Europe's main stocks index roared back today, lifting off nine-month lows with banks leading a broad-based rally as investors hunted for bargains following a bruising sell-off after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Feb 22
European stocks drop as stimulus fails to stop worries European shares fell this today after two days of gains in a row as the still rapidly spreading coronavirus and fears of a deep global recession overshadowed optimism from a historic $2 trillion US fiscal stimulus deal. Business • 26 Mar 20
European stocks drop as stimulus fails to stop worries European shares fell this today after two days of gains in a row as the still rapidly spreading coronavirus and fears of a deep global recession overshadowed optimism from a historic $2 trillion US fiscal stimulus deal. Business • 26 Mar 20
Wall Street gains ahead of Senate vote on aid package Wall Street rose in choppy trading today, building on the previous session's gains. Business • 25 Mar 20
Wall Street gains ahead of Senate vote on aid package Wall Street rose in choppy trading today, building on the previous session's gains. Business • 25 Mar 20
US markets plummet 12% on recession fears Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the coronavirus crisis began today. Business • 16 Mar 20
US markets plummet 12% on recession fears Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the coronavirus crisis began today. Business • 16 Mar 20
World markets emerge from rout on stimulus hopes Wall Street stocks bounced in opening trade today, recovering some of the losses from yesterday's rout, in anticipation of stimulus measures to address the economic hit from coronavirus. Business • 10 Mar 20
World markets emerge from rout on stimulus hopes Wall Street stocks bounced in opening trade today, recovering some of the losses from yesterday's rout, in anticipation of stimulus measures to address the economic hit from coronavirus. Business • 10 Mar 20
US-N Korea summit broadly seen as non-event for markets The dollar's early bounce fizzled out this morning, as markets saw few concrete measures emerging from the US-North Korea summit and waited for guidance from two of the world's top central banks this week. Business • 12 Jun 18
US-N Korea summit broadly seen as non-event for markets The dollar's early bounce fizzled out this morning, as markets saw few concrete measures emerging from the US-North Korea summit and waited for guidance from two of the world's top central banks this week. Business • 12 Jun 18
Dow Jones stock index hit by record falls The White House has said US President Donald Trump is focused on "exceptionally strong" fundamentals in the US economy after the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,175 points, dropping by 4.6% at the closing bell. Business • 06 Feb 18
Dow Jones stock index hit by record falls The White House has said US President Donald Trump is focused on "exceptionally strong" fundamentals in the US economy after the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,175 points, dropping by 4.6% at the closing bell. Business • 06 Feb 18
