Global stocks and US futures plunge as Trump tariffs reverberate across the world

Global Markets Plunge as Trump Doubles Down on U.S. Tariffs

BANGKOK — Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. European shares followed Asian markets lower, with Germany’s DAX falling 6.5% to 19,311.29. In Paris, the CAC 40 shed 5.9% to 6,844.96, while Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 5% to 7,652.73. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] U.S. futures signaled further weakness ahead. The future for the S&P 500 lost 3.4% while that for the D…

Global stock markets plunge as trade tensions escalate

Global stock markets nosedive as U.S. tariffs and Beijing's retaliation spark massive sell-offs, fueling fears of a global recession and market volatility.

Asia Stock Markets Plummet Following Trump Tariffs

Major stock markets across Asia plummeted on Monday, compounding a global financial crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes.  The most significant drop has been in Hong Kong, where the Hang Seng Index ended 13.22% down, the largest drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The TAIEX index in Taipei has suffered its […]

World markets crash amid Trump's 'blunt-force economic warfare'

World markets crashed on Monday with Asia leading the rout, as US President Donald Trump held firm on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder.

Asian Markets Plunge on Monday Amid Escalating US-China Trade Conflict

Asian stock markets faced a sharp sell-off on Monday, April 7, 2025, as trade tensions between the United States and China escalated. U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, effective since April 5, triggered widespread panic among investors. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo fell 7.68%, forcing a temporary trading halt after an initial drop of over […]

Stock prices are falling due to Donald Trump's tariffs. European and Asian stock markets opened with huge losses, and the same can be expected in the United States.