The U.S. tariffs have rattled investor, consumer and business confidence and raised recession fears. Read more
In Asia, stocks were battered across the board with Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan stocks hitting their lowest levels since September. Read more
What had been a steady pullback from the U.S. stock market accelerated sharply Monday as investors retreated from virtually every type of risk. Read more
Though the immediate shock has passed, COVID-19’s legacy continues to reshape global economies and markets. Read more
Hasty announcements have injected chaos into the economy and financial markets, casting doubts about the White House’s trade strategy. Read more
Trump did not identify which countries would be hit but suggested it would be a broad effort that could also help solve U.S. budget problems. Read more
China has made good on its threats to retaliate in the escalating trade war with the United States, imposing tariffs on American imports of energy, cars and machinery parts. Read more
Kato spoke as the world braces for first salvo in Trump’s tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. Read more
As some countries are rattled by tariff fears, assets of nations seen as benefiting from close ties with the U.S. leader are getting an extra lift Read more
Donald Trump has warned that a 10% levy could be imposed on China as soon as Feb. 1. Read more
