China has been quietly getting ready for a big economic showdown with the United States. This isn't a new development. It's been in the works for a while. A recent visit to China by a well-known US political scientist shed some light on this. He met with key leaders and got a sense of their mindset. They believe that a trade war is a real possibility. They have been ...
The stock market took a wild ride in early April 2025. It all started with a significant jump in U. S. stocks. This happened after the president made a big announcement. He decided to hit the pause button on some tariffs for 90 days. This news sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring by 2, 370 points, which is a 6. 3% increase. The S&P 500 also saw a big ga...
Countries worldwide are lining up to talk trade with the U. S. after recent tariff hikes. These tariffs, which took effect recently, have stirred up global markets and sparked worries about a recession. The U. S. president has made it clear that he's open to deals, but the process might be slow. Nearly 70 countries have expressed interest in negotiations, hoping to l...
The European Union is fighting back against U. S. trade policies. They have approved new tariffs on $23 billion worth of U. S. products. This move is a direct response to the U. S. imposing 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The EU sees these U. S. tariffs as unfair and harmful to both sides. They have repeatedly expressed a desire for a negotiated settlemen...
The United States has been the world's economic powerhouse for decades. Yet, the recent trade policies have stirred up global markets and sparked fears of a recession. The latest round of tariffs, effective from midnight Wednesday, has increased import taxes on numerous countries and territories. This move has left economists baffled, especially since the U. S. econo...
The stock market had a wild ride recently. It was a rollercoaster of ups and downs. It all started with worries about tariffs. These are extra fees on goods coming into a country. The US president had announced these tariffs. People were concerned about how these tariffs might affect the global economy. They feared it could slow down economic growth. The day be...
The world of investing took a hit again on a Friday. This time, it was because of a growing trade dispute. China had just hit back at President Trump's new taxes on their goods. They put high taxes on American products in return. This news made investors nervous. They started selling their stocks quickly. The S&P 500, a big U. S. stock index, dropped by 2. 5 percent ...
A big change came to global markets. Stocks in Asia and futures in the U. S. took a hit. This followed a major announcement from the U. S. President. He said he would raise tariffs on imports from many countries. This included close allies like Japan and South Korea. Japan faced a 24% tariff. South Korea saw a 25% increase. These moves shook investor confidence. The ...
The world's stock markets took a hit on a Monday, as investors prepared for a bumpy week ahead. The reason? More tariffs were expected from the U. S. president, targeting major trading partners. The S&P 500 dropped by more than 1% at the opening bell, adding to its recent losses. This decline has put the index on track for its worst month since September 2022. The m...