Stock markets around the globe tumble in response to Trump tariffs

The U.S. stock market opened Monday with sharp declines after President Donald Trump launched tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico over the weekend.

The Nasdaq tumbled 1.86% or 401 points, leading the declines among the three major U.S. indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled about 1.1%, or around 489 points. The S&P 500 fell roughly 1.8% or 89.6 points.

Trump signed an executive order Saturday putting 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, while Chinese products face an...

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Annual Review: Stock Performance of Major Container Shipping Companies

The year 2024 was pivotal for the global container shipping industry, shaped by a complex interplay of economic recovery, geopolitical tensions, and evolving trade dynamics. The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, coupled with escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the Red Sea crisis, disrupted key shipping routes and elevated fuel prices.

These developments created significant bottlenecks in trade flows, particularly impacting shipments through the Suez Canal and neighboring regions....

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