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ASX 200 harshly declines following Trump tariff fallout

ASX 200 declines amid global uncertainty, led by Ansell and Liontown, while gold miners offer some gains.

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10 months ago

April 3, 2025

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ASX 200 declines amid global uncertainty, led by Ansell and Liontown, while gold miners offer some gains.

The Australian stock market experienced a significant decline today, with the S&P/ASX 200 index falling 87.70 points (1.11%) to 7,846.80. Most sectors recorded losses, while consumer staples were the only to gain.

Declines have been linked to the recent reciprocal tariff announcement from United States President Donald Trump.

In the past week, the index has decreased by 1.53%, and over the last year, it has seen a decline of 0.83%.

Ansell Limited and Liontown Resources were the main contributors to the market’s drop. Ansell fell 15.77% to $28.87, with a notable increase in trading volume, indicating strong selling pressure. Liontown decreased 8.93% to $0.51 due to concerns about the mining sector.

Other notable decliners included Netwealth Group Limited, down 8.15% to $24.11; Capstone Copper Corp, down 7.25% to $7.68; and Digico Infrastructure REIT, down 6.76% to $2.83.

Conversely, gold mining stocks performed well, with Ramelius Resources leading the gains, up 4.78% to $2.41. Other gainers included Spartan Resources, De Grey Mining, Westgold Resources, and Region Group.

Many stocks experienced high trading volumes, particularly Ansell and Netwealth, which saw increases of 301% and 248%, respectively.

Most sectors were negative, with real estate down 2.14% and technology down 2.40%. Only consumer staples saw a slight increase.

Market sentiment is cautious as investors assess economic data and global events, potentially favouring defensive sectors moving forward.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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3 days ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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