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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. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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