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U.S. tariffs trigger global market turmoil and selloff

U.S. tariffs spark global market turmoil, causing stock selloff and Treasury yield rise as China retaliates with levies.

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10 months ago

April 9, 2025

Ahron Young

U.S. tariffs spark global market turmoil, causing stock selloff and Treasury yield rise as China retaliates with levies.

In Short

New U.S. tariffs have triggered retaliatory actions from China, causing global market instability and significant declines in equities and Treasury yields.

Investor anxiety remains high, with forecasts predicting lower GDP growth and increased risks for asset prices.

Global markets have been shaken as new U.S. tariffs came into effect, prompting retaliatory actions from China and setting up Wall Street for instability.

A significant selloff in U.S. Treasurys was observed, with the yield on the 10-year note reaching 4.44%, having peaked at 4.47%.

Investor sentiment remains tense regarding long-term Treasurys ahead of upcoming government auctions for 10-year and 30-year bonds.

This underlying anxiety has contributed to a global stock market downturn, with Japanese equities declining by 3.9% and major European indices dropping by 4%.

Increased tariffs

The tariffs introduced by the Trump administration apply to nearly 100 nations, including a substantial 104% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, China announced it would increase its tariffs on U.S. imports from 34% to 84%.

Trump defended the tariffs during a dinner with House Republicans, revealing plans for additional levies on pharmaceutical imports soon. Notable drug company shares, including Merck and Pfizer, saw declines in premarket trading.

In the latest market developments, stock futures fell sharply, with Dow and S&P 500 contracts down over 1%. The WSJ Dollar Index also weakened, continuing its downward trend from January.

Deutsche Bank analysts indicated a simultaneous collapse in the value of all U.S. assets, suggesting a move into uncertain economic conditions.

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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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