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Dow closes down 800 points as bond sell-off rattles markets

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks closed down significantly on Wednesday as bond yields spiked amid deficit concerns centered on a tax cut measure under consideration in the U.S. House as part of a megabill supporting President Donald Trump's second-term agenda.The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down... Read More.

Trumps economic policies shake norms, markets as uncertainty looms

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Few of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in his second term carried more fanfare than April 2, which Trump previewed for weeks under the moniker of "Liberation Day."At a Rose Garden ceremony replete with a live band and floor-to-ceiling American flags,... Read More.

Global stock markets up amid Trump tariffs exemptions for electronics

Monday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led the regional gains, closing 2.4% up with... Read More.

Global stock markets climb after Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Asian and European markets rallied in Thursday trading in response to President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend planned tariffs on nearly all American trading partners for 90 days -- with the exception of China.Key Asian indices recorded notable recoveries on... Read More.

Stock markets slide as Trumps new China tariffs go into effect

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(TAIWAN) -- Asian stocks plunged during Wednesday's trading session after President Donald Trump's latest batch of sanctions on China came into force, helping wipe off Tuesday's limited gains and compounding a turbulent week for the world's key indexes.Trump's new measures increased the cumulative rate... Read More.

Asian, European markets rebound, US futures edge up amid Trump tariff turmoil

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- Asian markets opened up on Tuesday after posting significant losses on Monday driven by President Donald Trump's global tariffs campaign, with U.S. futures also rising slightly after a day of turmoil on Wall Street.As of early Tuesday morning, Dow Jones futures were... Read More.

US stocks plunge as tariffs rattle markets worldwide

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks tumbled at opening on Monday as President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war and Wall Street firms sounded alarms about a possible recession. The sell-off hit U.S. firms hours after a historic rout in... Read More.

US stock futures slide amid historic rout in foreign markets

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- Key global stock markets tumbled upon opening on Monday as the world's reaction to President Donald Trump's tariffs campaign continued -- and as U.S. futures signaled more turmoil for American markets.In the U.S., Dow Jones futures were down about 1,200 points... Read More.

Trump says ‘it’s going very well’ after tariffs roil markets

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump reacted for the first time on Thursday to the fallout from his tariff announcement, which included markets nosediving and foreign leaders threatening retaliation.Trump had no public events on his schedule a day after his dramatic unveiling of severe tariffs against... Read More.

World leaders blast Trump tariffs as markets slump

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Foreign stock markets tumbled on Thursday morning following President Donald Trump's announcement of a raft of tariffs on America's trade partners -- including a minimum baseline tariff of 10% on all nations.American trading partners reacted to Trump's tariffs announcement with condemnation... Read More.