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European stocks plunge 2.6% at the open as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect
European stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with markets struggling to maintain the positive momentum of the previous session as the U.S.’ country-specific tariffs started taking effect. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was 2.55% lower shortly after the opening bell, with all sectors and major bourses firmly in negative territory. Regional banking, mining and oil and […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Musk slams Navarro as Trump’s 104% tariffs on China are set to take effect
Shipping containers and gantry cranes beyond a fishing boat near the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. China’s trade figures are scheduled for release on Dec 7. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In just a few hours, Trump tariffs will kick in — which includes a ghastly 104% duty […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump rejects offers to tear down tariffs, threatens more on China
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The meaning of the word “reciprocity” is being strained by the Trump administration. Not only did the White House use a […]
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European stocks tank 6% at open as global tariff rout deepens
European stocks dropped sharply on Monday, deepening a global market rout that kicked off last week following the latest announcements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 6% lower shortly after the opening bell, with all sectors and major bourses suffering significant losses. Germany’s DAX index was more than 9.5% […]
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China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.
China’s Finance Ministry on Friday said it will impose a 34% tariff on all goods imported from the U.S. starting on April 10, following duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration earlier this week. “China urges the United States to immediately cancel its unilateral tariff measures and resolve trade differences through consultation in an equal, respectful and […]
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Europe stocks head for further declines after worst session in eight months as tariff turmoil continues
European stock markets were heading for a lower open on Friday, with investors still reeling from the scale of U.S. tariffs announced this week. The regional Stoxx 600 index closed 2.57% lower on Thursday, as the world digested the steep duties slapped by U.S. President Donald Trump on more than 180 countries, bringing fears of […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs decimate stocks and the red flows liberally
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called liberation day for the country came and went. What, exactly, did his trade plans liberate the world’s largest economy from? Leadership of […]
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European markets retreat on U.S. tariff news; trade bellwether Maersk down 8%: Live updates
Europe stocks open lower Europe’s Stoxx 600 index was 1.6% lower shortly after the market open early on Thursday, as traders assessed the scope and impact of U.S. tariffs. Banks on the index were down 3.2% at 8:10 a.m. U.K. time, while technology stocks fell 2.6%. A range of European firms expected to be hit […]
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These European stocks have the most to lose from Trump’s tariffs
European exporters to the U.S. may face significant headwinds from new tariffs President Donald Trump is expected to unveil Wednesday afternoon . While details remain scarce ahead of a Rose Garden ceremony at 4 p.m. ET, investors have been bracing themselves for broad-based levies on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously called out the “Dirty 15,” […]
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Markets won’t get the certainty they want from Trump’s tariff announcement
Uncertainty surrounding upcoming U.S. tariffs has weighed on global markets over the last month — but President Donald Trump’s highly-anticipated Wednesday announcement may not end the turmoil, analysts say. Trump is expected to flesh out many unknowns in an address on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET (9 p.m. BST), including exactly which countries and sectors […]
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