Market Report: Stocks fall further as global game of tariff chess gathers pace

Derren Nathan
  • FTSE 100 and European futures down
  • US Stocks see worst drop in 5 years
  • US treasury yields at 7-month highs
  • Japan promises bold and speedy response to US tariffs
  • EU trade commissioner in talks with Washington today
  • 3-year low for Brent Crude at around $69.5 per barrel

Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Despite months of sabre-rattling by Donald Trump, markets appear to have been unprepared for the depth and breadth of tariffs announced by the White House....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/market-report-stocks-fall-further-as-global-game-of-tariff-chess-gathers-pace/

Market report: Stocks struggle as tariff and inflation fears persist

  • FTSE 100 and European futures down.
  • Trump to hit button on Canadian and Mexican Tariffs next week.
  • Hopes of UK trade deal alive after Starmer talks.
  • US GDP growth slows as expected in Q4. PCE data later today.
  • NVIDIA drags tech stocks despite earnings beat.
  • Brent Crude pulls back at close to $73 per barrel.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

FTSE 100 and European futures are pointing to a shaky start for stocks this morning, echoing weak sessions on Wall Street and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/28/market-report-stocks-struggle-as-tariff-and-inflation-fears-persist/