‘Permanent damage has been done,’ portfolio manager warns, as markets rejoice following Trump’s tariff freeze
Stock markets rebounded following the announcement that tariffs would ratchet down to a 10% universal levy, except for China.
Stock markets rebounded following the announcement that tariffs would ratchet down to a 10% universal levy, except for China.
(Bloomberg) -- Oil prices surged for the first time since US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against most of America’s trading partners as some countries won a brief reprieve on Wednesday. Global benchmark Brent crude advanced above $65 a barrel after plunging for four sessions and slipping below $60 for the first time since 2021. West Texas Intermediate climbed to above $61. Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight.
Oil retraced some of its recent losses in a stunning market rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs against non-retaliatory nations.
Under a proposal, certain crypto transactions would be taxed at the country’s standard 18% rate, as well as an extra 5% levy to support the country’s war costs.
The president earlier Wednesday announced a pause in his punitive reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.
Shares of cryptocurrency-tied companies jumped along with the price of bitcoin Wednesday afternoon after President Donald Trump issued a 90-day pause on widespread "reciprocal" tariffs.
The bitcoin lending market will get much more competitive in coming years, and that's good for consumers.
(Bloomberg) -- Walmart Inc. executives are confident that the world’s largest retailer will reach its financial targets this year, despite tariff turbulence that’s sparking uncertainty in the world economy. On Wednesday, Walmart said that it still sees net sales growing 3% to 4% this year. That forecast accounts for tariffs, unlike its previous outlook from February. The company, which has historically performed well in economic downturns, plans to keep prices low. This means it could take a sho
The asset manager said it was sticking to its 2025 year-end bitcoin price target of $200,000.
U.S. stocks continued their wild ride on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 swinging between gains and losses throughout the first half of the session before soaring after Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of the sweeping tariffs announced last week.