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Global bonds rally as fresh trade tensions send investors flocking to safety
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Bond yields reflect borrowing costs for the governments who issue them, but can have an effect on mortgage rates, investment returns, the wider economy and personal borrowing. Certain markets have their own domestic issues at play. An uptick in unemployment in the U.K., […]
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European markets tumble as Trump threatens China with tariffs hike
Stocks listed in Europe dropped Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened China with a fresh wave of tariff increases. The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished Friday’s trading session down 1.3%, with most sectors and major bourses in the red. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.9% and Germany’s DAX was lower at 1.4%. The CAC […]
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European stocks end positive after touching fresh record high
European stocks ended higher on Friday, building on momentum that has pushed regional indexes higher this week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed the session up 0.5%, having added 0.5% in Thursday’s session after reaching a record high earlier in the day, marking the index’s fifth consecutive day of gains. Major bourses across the region made […]
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U.S. foreign tax bill sends jitters across Wall Street
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs play out in U.S. courts, another one of his laws could weaponize the American tax system. Investment banks and law firms warn this step could prove to be as significant as the impact of duties on investors. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which passed through the U.S. House […]
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Europe stocks pop 2.2% as Trump tariff exemptions boost sentiment; tech up 3%
European stock markets were broadly higher on Monday morning, as investors parsed news of a U.S. tariff exemption for some tech items while the earnings season kicks into gear. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was 2.2% higher at 9:30 a.m. London time with all sectors in the green, bolstered by technology gains of 3%. Oil […]
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Rollercoaster week for global bonds continues as ‘Trump put’ sparks reversals
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 09, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Global bond yields largely reversed course on Thursday as equities rebounded on a historically volatile week for markets driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. […]
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Investors flee to German bonds as Trump tariffs spark Treasury sell-off
Global bond markets were gripped by volatility on Wednesday, as the rollout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs left investors scrambling to find safety in new areas — including German debt. U.S. Treasurys sold off on Wednesday as a new wave of duties came into force and China and the European Union announced fresh […]
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Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump’s tariffs and a German ‘paradigm shift’
Traders across the globe are monitoring updates to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Government borrowing costs rose across the globe on Thursday, with German bonds resuming the sell-off that sparked the biggest daily jump in yields since the country’s reunification 35 years ago. Bond prices and yields move in […]
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Here’s how investors are trading France’s political chaos
The French government is on the brink of collapse and investors are gearing up for a volatile week of trading, with some eyeing opportunities amid the chaos. The difference between French and German government bond yields has risen to 85 basis points in recent days — the highest in more than 10 years — as […]
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‘Blowout’ in French borrowing costs still to come amid economic deadlock, veteran investor says
French borrowing costs still face a “blowout” over those of Germany, as political and economic reality sets in following the country’s parliamentary election, according to veteran investor David Roche. However, former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet told CNBC he believes that, despite current uncertainty, a “coalition of ideas” will form to break any deadlock. […]
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