World Markets

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: 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
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
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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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
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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