Markets rattled as China retaliation escalates tariff war, crude drops

Susannah Streeter
  • China has imposed retaliatory tariffs of 34% on all goods imported from the US.
  • FTSE 100 down 3.9%
  • DAX down 5.0%
  • CAC down 4.2%
  • S&P futures down 2.7%

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Another jolt of fear has shot through markets, as China’s threat of retaliation has materialised. The big concern as that this a sign of a sharp escalation of the tariff war, which will have major implications for the global economy. The stock shock has shown up in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/markets-rattled-as-china-retaliation-escalates-tariff-war-crude-drops/

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/

Look ahead to FTSE 350, other companies reporting & economic events from 7 – 11 April 2025

  • JD Sports laying out its stall for 2026 and beyond
  • Tesco looking to gain more market share

JD Sports, Q4 Trading Statement, Wednesday 9 April
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
“JD Sports has had a tough time of late. The sports fashion retailer has been holding firmer on pricing than many of its peers who have leaned into promotional activity to help clear inventory. While that’s protecting margins a little, profits and cash flows are still getting hurt. Management previously...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/03/look-ahead-to-ftse-350-other-companies-reporting-economic-events-from-7-11-april-2025/

Market Report: global markets tumble after Trump’s tariff storm

Matt Britzman,
  • US tariffs move to levels not seen in over 100 years
  • UK gets dealt a better hand, but stocks still drop
  • Gold sees fresh demand as investors take risk off the table
  • Oil prices fall on global growth concerns

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Trump’s bold attempt to reshape international trade has sent shockwaves through global markets. The effects of ‘Liberation Day’ are being felt far and wide, with Asian markets down overnight, European stocks under...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/03/market-report-global-markets-tumble-after-trumps-tariff-storm/

Brutal round of trade top Trumps sends shivers through global markets

Susannah Streeter
  • S&P Futures fall 1.7% as blanket tariffs are imposed on US trading partners.
  • 10% will be the baseline with higher duties of 20% imposed on the EU, while countries in Asia face even steeper tariffs, with China facing levies of 34%.
  • UK appears to have been dealt a better hand but economy will feel the effects of global trade turmoil.
  • Investors should keep their eye on long-term horizons and ensure they are well diversified amid the volatility.

Susannah Streeter, head of money...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/brutal-round-of-trade-top-trumps-sends-shivers-through-global-markets/

Market update: Stocks stay jittery ahead of tariff announcement

  • FTSE 100 stays in the red as uncertainty swirls ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement.
  • Gold hovers at record levels amid a flight to safe havens.
  • S&P 500 has clawed back some ground depsite stagflation worries rising.
  • Bargain hunters out at the start of the week hoping to snap up an American bargain.
  • The drop in Tesla delivery numbers comes in worse than expected.
Susannah Streeter

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’Nervousness about incoming wave of US tariffs...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/market-update-stocks-stay-jittery-ahead-of-tariff-announcement/

‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will ‘change the rules of game’ for global trade, but significant uplift in ocean or air freight rates not expected in short term.

Oslo, Norway – Wednesday, 2 April 2025 – Reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump on ‘Liberation Day’ could prevent shippers from making important decisions on supply chains, but are not likely to cause an immediate spike in freight rates.

Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – said: “Liberation Day will not feel very liberating for those shippers caught in the eye of the tariff storm. It is tough to make important decisions on your supply...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/liberation-day-tariffs-will-change-the-rules-of-game-for-global-trade-but-significant-uplift-in-ocean-or-air-freight-rates-not-expected-in-short-term/

Veson Nautical: Top 10 Singapore flagged vessel owners, operators, and beneficial owners

Rebecca Galanopoulos

Using data from Veson Nautical solution VesselsValue, we shine a spotlight on the Singaporean fleet including live, launched, and on order vessels and dive into the top 10 owners of Singaporean flagged vessels, the top 10 Singapore-based operators, and the top 10 Singaporean beneficial owners.

Moller Maersk currently leads the Singapore flagged fleet with 119 vessels in their books, with a value of USD 6.35 Bn. In second place, Wan Hai Lines owns 111 Singapore-flagged...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/veson-nautical-top-10-singapore-flagged-vessel-owners-operators-and-beneficial-owners/

Market Report: calm before the storm as markets brace for Trump’s ‘liberation day’

Matt Britzman
  • UK markets start April on the front foot
  • Crunch time for UK banks as supreme court hearings begin
  • UK house prices rise 3.9% year-on-year, UK housebuilders looking attractive
  • S&P 500 posts worst quarter since 2022
  • Oil prices reach highest level in a month

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

UK markets have kicked off April on the front foot, after a poor start to the week saw the FTSE 100 lose 0.9% yesterday. In the absence of any major company results, it’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/01/market-report-calm-before-the-storm-as-markets-brace-for-trumps-liberation-day/

Market report: High unease as investors brace for widespread tariffs.

Susannah Streeter
  • Indices in Asia fall sharply, as Trump indicates he’s readying to impose widespread tariffs.
  • Hopes for more targeted duties are evaporating, pushing the Nikkei down almost 4% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 1.3%
  • The moves follow Friday’s sharp drops on Wall Street after hotter inflation data.
  • FTSE 100 set for a difficult start to the week amid the uncertainty.
  • Another gold rush has been sparked with the precious metal heading to fresh record heights.

Susannah Streeter, head of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/31/market-report-high-unease-as-investors-brace-for-widespread-tariffs/