# Tags

Asia Markets in Turmoil: Japan’s Nikkei Leads 4.2% Plunge Amid Escalating Trade War

Growing fears over the U.S.-China trade war triggered a massive sell-off across Asia-Pacific markets on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading losses at 4.19%—its worst single-day drop in 2025. The broader Topix index mirrored the selloff with a 3.98% decline, while South Korea’s Kospi posted more moderate losses at 0.92%. The Asian selloff mirrored Wall Street’s […]

Stock Markets Rally as Fed Signals Potential Rate Cuts; Tech Stocks Lead Gains

Investors breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as major U.S. stock indices surged following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinting at possible interest rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 climbed 1.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.4%, led by strong performances from tech giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT). Powell, speaking at an economic forum, acknowledged […]

China Claims ‘Market Has Spoken’ as $500B Wiped From Asian Stocks Amid Trump Tariff Panic

Chinese officials delivered a defiant response to the global market selloff triggered by former President Trump’s proposed tariffs, framing the plunge as proof of international opposition to U.S. trade policies. Key Developments: Market Carnage: Shanghai Composite fell 3.4% (worst day in 2025) Hang Seng dropped 4.1% Japanese and Korean markets down 3-5% Chinese Response: Commerce […]

Bitcoin Tumbles to 81K as Trump Tariffs Trigger 2Trillion Global Market Selloff

The cryptocurrency market joined a worldwide risk asset retreat Thursday as former President Donald Trump’s proposed across-the-board tariffs sparked the most significant single-day market turmoil since the COVID-19 crash. Bitcoin plunged 5% to $81,914.63, dragging the entire digital asset complex lower in a sweeping deleveraging event. Market Carnage: Crypto Sector: $180B wiped from total market cap […]

Asian Markets in Freefall: Japan’s Nikkei, Australia’s ASX Hit 8-Month Lows as Trump Tariffs Spark $500B Selloff

Asian equities suffered their worst trading session in nine months Thursday as former President Donald Trump’s proposed 60% tariffs on Chinese goods triggered a region-wide panic. The selloff wiped out approximately $500 billion in market value across major Asian bourses. Market Performance: Japan: Nikkei 225 plunged 3.2% to 35,812 – lowest since June 2024 Australia: ASX 200 […]

European Markets Tumble as Trump Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Fears

European stocks suffered their worst day in three months as markets opened sharply lower following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on European auto imports. The Stoxx 600 index plunged 2.1% in early trading, with German automakers bearing the brunt of the selloff. Key Impacts: Volkswagen shares dropped 5.8%, BMW fell 4.9% […]

Asian Markets Tumble as Fed Rate Fears Spark Regional Selloff

Asian markets opened sharply lower Thursday morning following Wall Street’s tech-led retreat, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunging 2.3% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropping 1.8% in early trading. The selloff comes after Federal Reserve officials signaled potential rate hikes extending into 2026, crushing hopes for near-term monetary easing. Key Developments: Tech giants including TSMC and […]

Asian Auto Stocks Extend Losses as Trump’s Import Tax Plan Sparks Selloff

Asian automakers faced another day of declining share prices as markets reacted to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for hefty new import taxes on foreign-made cars. Industry giants such as Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai recorded further drops, with analysts warning that the policy could squeeze profit margins and disrupt international trade flows. Trump, who […]

Maersk Shares Surge 10% as Shipping Giant Beats Profit Expectations Amid Global Trade Challenges

Shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, defying ongoing global trade uncertainties. The company’s shares jumped 10% following the announcement, as investors welcomed the robust financial performance. Despite geopolitical tensions, fluctuating freight rates, and supply chain disruptions, Maersk managed to outperform market expectations. The company attributed its success to strategic cost-cutting measures, improved […]