Susannah Streeter- Whipsaw of sentiment as 104% tariffs are introduced on Chinese imports by the US.
- Stocks reverse as the world’s top economies become locked in a trade war.
- Nikkei falls 3.3% while the FTSE 100 is set to erase Tuesday’s gains.
- Renewed appetite for gold amid the volatility, with the precious metal rising more than 1.7%.
- Volatility hits the bond markets and the allure of Treasuries as a safe haven asset dulls.
- Brent crude drops more than 2% to trade around $61 a barrel – levels...
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