European stocks surge on Trump tariff relief

US stocks surged on Wednesday after Donald Trump backed down from his plans to hit trading partners with steep tariffs, but investors and analysts said uncertainty over the duties would…

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What does Trump’s tariff pause mean for global trade?

Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause to the sweeping tariffs he unleashed on all major US trading partners last week, triggering immediate relief on Wall Street as he…

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Trump’s Wall Street tariff rollercoaster reaches Main Street

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Donald Trump remained defiant even as his tariff…

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Why did Donald Trump buckle?

Was it Jamie Dimon or the bond market? Donald Trump played chicken with the markets for a week. But by Wednesday the multi-front trade war he launched on the world…

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Apple turns to India to help ease Trump’s China tariffs

Apple has increased the number of flights carrying consignments of iPhones from India to the US following Donald Trump’s tariff blitz, as the tech giant grapples with one of the…

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US stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down in global trade war

Donald Trump stunned global investors on Wednesday as he announced a 90-day pause in additional tariffs on countries that were willing to negotiate with the US, sending stocks surging as…

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China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world China will levy an additional 50 per cent…

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China vows ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens extra 50% tariff

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world China has vowed to “fight to the end”…

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Japan stocks rebound after US says it would start tariff talks

Japan’s prime minister has named Ryosei Akazawa as his chief negotiator with the US on tariffs. The appointment follows a 25-minute phone call on Monday between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…

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BoE asks banks whether clients have funding problems after Trump-induced market rout

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The Bank of England has asked lenders in…

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US government debt sells off as hedge funds cut down on risk

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. US government debt sold off sharply on Monday as hedge…

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US stocks end slightly lower after turbulent session

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world US stocks closed slightly lower after a day…

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S&P 500 whipsaws after dipping into bear market

Wall Street stocks swung violently in morning trade as investors responded to a market rumour suggesting US tariffs would be less aggressive, a claim that was quickly denied by the…

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Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Oil myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Oil prices dropped further on Monday as US President Donald Trump…

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Global stocks tumble as Trump offers no respite from tariffs

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Merz warns of ‘dramatic’ impact of US tariffs on German economy

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the German politics myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has warned against the “dramatic” impact…

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The dark days after the tariff apocalypse

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EU set to drop bourbon from retaliatory tariffs list against US

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The EU will drop bourbon from its retaliatory tariff list…

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Markets could get a lot worse — and quickly

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The White House promised in its schedule for…

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Companies get creative in finding ways to limit impact of tariffs

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Companies are hunting for creative ways to cut…

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