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Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street declines as Trump unveils tariffs on auto imports
The direction of average tariff rates is up, Barclays says Whether President Trump will indeed soften his approach to tariffs as he has recently suggested is uncertain, but one thing that is clear is that average tariff rates are rising, according to Barclays. “We think the direction of travel is clear: average tariff rates are […]
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European markets head for broadly higher open; UK inflation and economy in focus
European stocks are expected to open in broadly higher territory Wednesday ahead of a U.K.-focused day for markets. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points higher at 8,673, Germany’s DAX up 38 points at 23,142, France’s CAC 6 points higher at 8,108 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 87 points higher at 38,769, according […]
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U.K. inflation cools to 2.8% in February but respite could be short-lived
Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images The U.K.’s inflation rate fell slightly to 2.8% in February, coming in just below analyst expectations, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. Economists […]
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Why oil companies may not love Pres. Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda
President Donald Trump is urging oil producers to “drill, baby, drill.” U.S. oil and gas investors may not be on board with the plan. “Right now, with low oil prices, I think we’re going to start to see a lot of companies starting to pare back on their capital spending,” said Clark Williams-Derry, an energy finance […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Wall Street rallies on expectations of softer tariffs
Tien Nguyen | 500px Plus | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Tuesday, after Wall Street gained on hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be be softer than expected. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 started the day 0.63% higher. The country’s budget will be tabled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers later in the day. […]
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Tariff uncertainty will continue to roil markets next week, along with key inflation data
Any rally in the stock market next week is unlikely to be sustainable until there’s clarity on the tariff front, something investors won’t get until April 2nd when a number of levies are expected to take effect. Stocks have bounced somewhat from their oversold condition this week, after a surprisingly dovish tone out of the […]
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European travel stocks fall after Heathrow Airport closure; British Airways-owner IAG down 1.4%
European markets moved lower in early trade on Friday, with travel stocks leading the losses. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was nearly 0.6% lower by 11:50 a.m. London time, while the French CAC 40 was around 0.6% lower and the German DAX shed 0.7%. London’s FTSE 100 was nearly 0.5% lower. The travel and leisure sector […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Damage from tariffs and DOGE cuts is growing visible
A delivery rider passes by a Nike retail store on Dec. 29, 2024, in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Trump administration’s radical overhaul of the federal government and economic policy is bleeding into corporate earnings. Nike reported earnings Thursday, and cautioned that it expects sales in its current […]
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CNBC Daily Open: DOGE cuts and tariffs hit Accenture and Nike hard
Nike’s “Just Do It” ad slogan on Feb. 5, 2025, in London, England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images The Trump administration’s radical overhaul of the federal government and economic policy is bleeding into corporate numbers. Nike reported earnings Thursday, and cautioned that it expects sales in its current quarter to plunge because […]
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Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 aims to snap four-week losing streak: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 19, 2025. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images U.S. stock futures traded near the flatline Thursday night after an attempt at extending Wednesday’s Federal Reserve-fueled rally failed. Futures tied to the S&P 500 inched up 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
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