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European stocks plunge 2.6% at the open as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect
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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
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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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Tech, semiconductor stocks bounce on tariff optimism, Nvidia jumps 7%
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Tech, semiconductor stocks bounce on tariff optimism, Nvidia jumps 7%

Technology stocks bounced Tuesday after three rocky trading sessions, spurred by rising optimism that President Donald Trump could potentially negotiate tariff deals with world leaders. Nvidia led the Magnificent Seven group’s gains, rallying about 7%. Meta Platforms, Amazon and Tesla jumped at least 4% each, while Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet rose about 3%. The sector […]

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CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs
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CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures 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 markets set to open higher as tariff tensions rage on
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European markets set to open higher as tariff tensions rage on

European markets were set to start Tuesday’s trading day in positive territory after a four-day losing streak as red-hot tariff tensions rage on around the world. Stocks sank Monday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 ending the day around 4.5% lower. This marked its lowest closing level since January 2024. Key regional indices including the U.K.’s […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Trump rejects offers to tear down tariffs, threatens more on China
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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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Tech stocks fall for third session, Tesla sinks 10% as Trump stands by tariffs
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Tech stocks fall for third session, Tesla sinks 10% as Trump stands by tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s adviser Elon Musk reacts on the day of a rally in support of a conservative state Supreme Court candidate of an April 1 election in Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. March 30, 2025.  Vincent Alban | Reuters Technology stocks fell for a third session on Monday, continuing the momentum of last week’s […]

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European stocks tank 6% at open as global tariff rout deepens
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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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CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs spark trade war, decimating stocks
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs spark trade war, decimating stocks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and subsequent actions by other nations have cast a shadow over investors’ portfolios. Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.  Trump and his administration has been defiant, with the U.S. president saying “it won’t be easy” and urging Americans to “hang […]

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CNBC Daily Open: The trade wars begin
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CNBC Daily Open: The trade wars begin

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and subsequent actions by other nations have cast a shadow over investors’ portfolios. Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.  Trump and his administration has been defiant, with the U.S. president saying “it won’t […]

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