Real Vision: Finance & Investing Trump’s Tariffs Shake Markets, Recession Fears Grow: PALvatar Market Recap, April 3 2025
Apr 3, 2025
Market analysts tackle the fallout from President Trump’s bold new tariffs on Chinese and EU imports, sending global stocks into a downward spiral. The U.S. dollar takes a hit as recession fears grow alongside shifting Fed rate cut expectations. Insights reveal mixed economic signals, with modest growth in the Eurozone but a weakening Japanese services sector. Stay updated on how these developments are reshaping the financial landscape, perfect for traders and investors looking for timely market intelligence.
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Trump's Tariffs and Market Reactions
- President Trump announced new tariffs, including a 54% rate on Chinese imports and 20% on EU imports.
- These tariffs are causing market instability and raising recessionary fears.
Global Market Declines
- Global equity markets reacted negatively to the tariff announcement, with US futures tanking after initially closing higher.
- Asia-Pacific and European indices also experienced declines.
US Dollar Weakening
- The US dollar weakened against other major currencies due to the tariffs.
- There are now fears of a US economic slowdown.