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It’s official – Donald Trump is bad for the world economy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The IMF’s downgrade of global growth forecasts, a direct result of US tariffs, will only add to the pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to make the case during her visit to Washington for a fabled US-UK free trade agreement

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

IMF warns Trump tariffs are fuelling uncertain global economic outlook

Economists recently echoed concerns of global financial uncertainty and say a recession is more likely.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2025

Reeves flies to US to push Trump to sign trade agreement

Chancellor hopes to persuade Trump to cut tariffs on Britain’s exports

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Trump tariffs will slash UK’s economic growth, warns IMF

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The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Stocks Climb on Trade Deal Optimism and Strong Q1 Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.13%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Vance and Modi hail positive US-India trade talks amid Trump tariff threat

The US is India's main trading partner and their bilateral trade stood at €113bln in 2024, with a €39.9bln surplus in favour of New Delhi.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Dollar Recovers on US Trade Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32%. The dollar today is rebounding higher from Monday's 3-year low. Short covering emerged in the dollar today on trade deal optimism after US trade negotiators said they have made "significant progress" toward a bilateral trade deal with India following talks...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025

Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lenders

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Stocks Rebound on Trade Deal Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.54%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 22, 2025