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Wall Street fell sharply for a second straight session, pushing the Nasdaq toward a bear market

Shares sink as Trump tariffs unleash recession fears

European shares have slumped as China hit back with steep tariffs days after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping levies, intensifying fears of a global recession triggered by the trade war.

Business • 04 Apr

Worries in the run up to "Liberation Day," as Trump termed the day of the tariff announcement, had already hit European stocks

World stocks slump as trade war stirs recession fears

European shares tumbled today, notching their biggest daily loss in eight months, on fears an escalating trade war would slam the brakes on economic growth in the wake of hefty tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

Business • 04 Apr

European stocks inched higher today, but were set for sharp weekly losses.

World stocks set for steepest slide since 2020

World stocks are headed for their worst week since the markets' pandemic meltdown in March 2020, as investors worry about growth in the face of global rate hikes.

Business • 17 Jun 22

Most European markets close 2020 with losses

European markets end with losses on last day of 2020

European stocks closed lower today, ending 2020 in the red as tighter coronavirus restrictions in Britain and higher US tariffs on some EU products dampened spirits on the final trading day of the year.

Business • 31 Dec 20

US futures point to markets on Wall Street opening higher as the election remains the key focus for international investors

Stocks up as investors 'content' with likely outcome

Stock markets across Europe built on yesterday's gains this morning, despite ongoing uncertainty over the outcome of the US elections.

Business • 05 Nov 20

European markets, including the Frankfurt DAX, saw more falls today

World stocks tumble as recession fears eclipse stimulus

Global stock and oil markets plunged again today, as vast stimulus measures failed to offset heightened concerns that the worsening coronavirus outbreak will tip the world into a deep downturn, dealers said.

Business • 18 Mar 20

European markets opened with gains after yesterday's massive losses and continued to register gains this afternoon

US, European markets rebound after virus-driven crash

European stock markets recovered some ground from their worst day ever, as signs of a US stimulus package helped soothe fears about an economic shock from the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 13 Mar 20

The ISEQ Index of Irish shares closed down 10%.

European markets posted their worst one-day drop

European markets posted their worst one-day drop in history today, as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose restrictions on travel to the US from some countries in Europe.

Business • 12 Mar 20

A basket of nearly 7,000 stocks have lost nearly $6 trillion or more than 10% of their value since last Monday

Going viral - the $6 trillion loss

The rapid worldwide spread of coronavirus and the economic implications of the outbreak have triggered the biggest weekly stock market rout since the 2008 financial crisis, wiping $6 trillion off global equities.

Business • 02 Mar 20

Among the major sectors, miners, travel and leisure stocks and technology were the biggest decliners on stock markets today

Global stocks dive as virus raises recession fears

Coronavirus panic sent world stock markets tumbling again on Friday, putting them on course for their largest weekly fall since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Business • 28 Feb 20

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