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Black Monday: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger a Financial Crisis Similar to 1987

7Apr

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Black Monday: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Trigger a Financial Crisis Similar to 1987

Key Highlights:What Is Black Monday?Tariffs and Their Role in Triggering a Market CrashThe Immediate Impact of Trump's TariffsThe Effect on Billionaires and Big BusinessWhat Does the Future Hold?Black Monday 1987 vs. 2025: Parallels and DifferencesIs Another Black Monday Coming?The term Black Monday has once again found its way into financial discussions, thanks to recent economic instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff policies. As global markets have been hit hard by trade tensions, the risk of a financial collapse similar to the infamous 1987 stock market crash looms large.What Is Black Monday?Black Monday, October 19, 1987, was one of the most severe stock market crashes in history. On that day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted by...

Stock Markets Slump as China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs

5Apr

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US Stocks

Stock Markets Slump as China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs

Key Highlights:China Strikes Back: 34% Tariff on US GoodsTrump’s Defiant Stance Amid Market DropGlobal Trade War Fears Heighten Amid UncertaintyLabor Market Data: Positive but UncertainWhat’s Next for Global Markets?Navigating UncertaintyApril 4, 2025 — Stock markets in the United States took a significant hit as China announced a retaliatory tariff of 34% on US goods, the most aggressive response to President Donald Trump's new trade policies. The latest developments have added to the growing concern of a global trade war, driving fears of an economic downturn that could lead to a global recession.At the close of the trading session on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.8%, and the S&P 500 ended nearly 6% lower. These loss...

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Markets Crash in After-Hours as Investors React to Sweeping Trade Measures

3Apr

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International News, Business & Finance, News

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Markets Crash in After-Hours as Investors React to Sweeping Trade Measures

Key Highlights:Markets Tumble Despite Strong Daytime RallyTech Stocks Lead the After-Hours BloodbathTesla’s Wild Day: Surge Turns into SlumpOther Noteworthy MoversInvestor Concerns: Inflation, Recession, and Trade WarsTreasury and Commodities ReactWhat's Next?New York, April 2 (Trump Tariff Announcement)— In a move that sent shockwaves across global financial markets, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of new tariffs late Wednesday that sparked a massive sell-off in after-hours U.S. trading. The announcement, delivered from the White House’s Rose Garden, included minimum 10% tariffs on nearly all countries, along with higher, country-specific tariffs on key trading partners like the European Union (20%), Japan (26%), and China (34%).The tariffs, set to take effect ...

US Stock Market Faces Wild Swings, Ends Dismal Quarter Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement

1Apr

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News

US Stock Market Faces Wild Swings, Ends Dismal Quarter Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement

Monday, March 31, 2025 – US stock Market experienced extreme volatility on the final trading day of the quarter, recovering from deep losses, but still ending the first quarter of 2025 on a dismal note. This market turbulence came just a day before President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated announcement on new tariffs, a move that has traders and investors nervously positioning themselves for the next wave of market risk.Dow Jones Rebounds, Closes Over 400 Points UpThe Dow Jones Industrial Average had a remarkable recovery, clawing back nearly 900 points from its low earlier in the session. The index ended with gains of over 400 points, closing at 41,293.25 points, which signaled some investor optimism. Despite the day’s positive turn, the broader picture for the quarter remained ...