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CNBC Daily Open: Euphoria in markets as Trump pauses tariffs — but pauses are temporary
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CNBC Daily Open: Euphoria in markets as Trump pauses tariffs — but pauses are temporary

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has hit the pause button on his heavy “reciprocal” tariffs and swapped them for a universal 10% rate for 90 […]

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Japan’s Nikkei set to jump 11% after Trump tariff pause spurs mammoth rally on Wall Street
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Japan’s Nikkei set to jump 11% after Trump tariff pause spurs mammoth rally on Wall Street

The view of Nanjing Road East Pedestrian Mall the main shopping street in Shanghai. Bruce Yuanyue Bi | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were to set to mostly rise Thursday, following Wall Street’s biggest burst of buying since 2008 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs on […]

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Investors flee to German bonds as Trump tariffs spark Treasury sell-off
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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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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
Technology

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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