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By P.R. Venkat and Ronnie Harui Asian equities extended declines as investors continued to unload riskier assets in the wake of President Trump's tariff plans and overnight losses on Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell 2.3%, heavily weighed by electronics and auto stocks. South Korea's Kospi, which opened 1.3% lower, has pared some of its losses and was last down 0.2%. In Southeast Asia, the FTSE Straits Times Index declined 1.4%, while Malaysia's FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI was 0.3% lower. Markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia are...

NEW YORK — Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since the outbreak of COVID-19 tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday on worries about the damage President Donald Trump’s newest set of tariffs could do to economies across continents, including his own.The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,679 points, or 4%, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 6%.Related:D-FW Fortune 500s lose $49 billion...

A $100-dollar bill is seen on top of Euro bills in Bogota, on July 12, 2022. - The euro struck parity with the dollar for the first time in nearly 20 years on Tuesday as a cut in Russian gas supplies to Europe heightened fears of a recession in the eurozone. (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images) It depends on the day. As the two most-traded currencies on the planet, the U.S. Dollar and Euro always rank highly. But they're far from the...

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets plunged on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries and territories — several of which are in the region. In charts posted on social media, the White House showed the effective tariff rates they claim other countries impose on American goods, including by "currency manipulation and trade barriers." The White House told CNBC's Eamon Javers on Wednesday that the new reciprocal rate on China will be added to existing tariffs totaling 20%, meaning...

Business Everything from crude oil to Big Tech stocks to the value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies fell. Even gold pulled lower. Wall Street signs are displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP By STAN CHOE, Associated Press updated on April 3, 2025 | 4:26 PM 4 minutes to read NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since COVID’s outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday on worries about the damage...

President Donald Trump’s reveal of sweeping import tariffs further darkened the outlook for the global economy and left many questions unanswered. But amid all the policy fog, oil and gas traders can point to a few bright spots.At an event in the White House Rose Garden, Trump announced tariffs on imports from many major trading partners, including a 20% fee on the European Union, 24% on Japan, 27% on India, 10% on Britain and 34% on China. He also set a baseline 10% tariff on all imports.The move intensified a...

India said on Thursday it was studying the impact of the 27% tariff slapped by the US on its imports and vowed to push for a trade deal this year, signalling a conciliatory tone despite failing to get relief from President Donald Trump’s trade policy. New Delhi’s response came hours after Trump announced the drastic tariffs that piled more stress on an ailing global economy and sent world stock markets and oil prices tumbling.While Trump said Indian goods will face a 26% tariff, the White House executive order put the...

Trump fired up global trade tensions by announcing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports starting 5 April, with additional reciprocal tariffs on specific countries from 9 April. India will be hit with a 27% tariff, while China’s rate soars to 54%, up from the previous 20%. Gift Nifty futures took a hit earlier this morning, dropping nearly 2%, while Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex fell 1% in pre-open trade. However, Nifty 50 and Sensex later trimmed some losses, ending the day’s trade 0.35% and 0.42%...

(Reuters) - Global ratings agency Fitch on Thursday downgraded China's long-term foreign currency credit rating to 'A' from 'A+', on expectations of weak public finances and rapidly rising debt.The latest U.S. reciprocal tariffs have not been incorporated in the forecast, Fitch said, adding that there is uncertainty about their impact.The government's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to rise further over the next few years due to trade tensions with the U.S., subdued domestic demand and deflationary pressure, the rating agency said.It expects China to be affected by a broader tariff-induced global...

The Indian stock markets could face a slowdown in earnings growth after a strong five-year run, even as the economy is expected to grow at 6.7% in the next financial year, according to Lighthouse Canton’s India Outlook 2025 report. The global investment institution’s report, released on Thursday, highlighted key risks to investor sentiment, including recalibrating market valuations, external currency pressures, and uncertainties in commodity markets.The report noted that while India’s economic growth remains promising, the next phase will depend on how earnings recover. Factors such as government capital expenditure, tax...