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Australian shareholders face $115bn loss amid market turmoil

Australian shareholders face $115bn loss as trade war escalates and global markets plunge, prompting potential interest rate cuts.

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10 months ago

April 6, 2025

Ahron Young

Australian shareholders face $115bn loss as trade war escalates and global markets plunge, prompting potential interest rate cuts.

In Short

Australian shareholders face a $115 billion loss as global markets decline due to rising trade tensions from US tariffs.

Financial analysts expect potential interest rate cuts, while market strategist David Di Pilla warns of long-term effects and significant local share drops.

Australian shareholders face a $115 billion loss as global markets enter a bear phase due to rising trade tensions linked to US tariffs imposed by President Trump.

The Australian dollar dropped below US60 cents after China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% following Trump’s significant tariff hike on Chinese imports.

Financial analysts anticipate potential official interest rate cuts, with Westpac suggesting a May decrease is probable. ANZ’s Adam Boyton indicates a possible 50 basis point cut, while HSBC predicts a total reduction of 100 basis points by early 2026.

Major plunge

The ASX 200 futures point to a 4.3% plunge in local shares on Monday, indicating a substantial drop not seen in over a year.

Major US indices, including the Dow Jones and S&P 500, experienced severe downturns after the tariff announcements. Companies such as Tesla and Apple saw significant declines, while Ford had a modest gain.

Wilson Asset Management’s Matthew Haupt questioned whether Trump’s tariff strategy reflects a genuine shift or a negotiation tactic, anticipating ongoing uncertainty until clearer strategies emerge from the US administration.

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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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