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Asian stock markets plunge as Trump defends tariffs | The Independent

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Anna Wise

Asian stocks across the board were sinking to new lows after the US president said he will not back down on his sweeping import taxes.
FTSE 100 hits one-year low as market fears deepen after Trump stands by tariffs

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Anna Wise |Caitlin Doherty

The UK’s FTSE 100 has plunged to a one-year low as fears deepen over the global impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite Sir Keir Starmer promising new measures to support under-pressure manufacturers. Analysts have warned that the scale of disruption in global financial markets is one of the worst to be felt in decades. The index, which tracks the country’s top 100 listed firms, dropped by about 5% in early trading on Monday as a sharp sell-off kicked in shortly after markets opened.
FTSE 100 hits one-year low as market fears deepen after Trump stands by tariffs

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Anna Wise |Caitlin Doherty

The UK’s FTSE 100 has plunged to a one-year low as fears deepen over the global impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite Sir Keir Starmer promising new measures to support under-pressure manufacturers. Analysts have warned that the scale of disruption in global financial markets is one of the worst to be felt in decades. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories
FTSE 100 suffers worst day of trading since pandemic in Trump tariffs fallout

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Anna Wise |Nina Lloyd |Caitlin Doherty

The UK’s FTSE 100 index has plummeted in its worst day of trading since the start of the pandemic, ending a punishing week for global financial markets. Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world. Sir Keir Starmer is due to hold a series of talks with world leaders over the weekend, as nations reel from the economic hit. London’s top stock market index shed 419.75 points, or 4.95%, to close at 8,054.98.
Global stock markets ‘jittery’ as trade war fears grow | The Independent

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Anna Wise

The prospect of further or higher tariffs has raised fears about the consequences of an escalating global trade war.
Starmer promises ‘calm, pragmatic approach’ as Trump tariffs loom

3 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | David Hughes |Nina Lloyd |Christopher McKeon |Anna Wise

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government has “prepared for all eventualities” and is working with companies likely to be hit by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Mr Trump is expected to slap import taxes on goods going to the US from around the world in a White House statement at 9pm. British businesses are braced for the impact of the president’s “liberation day” tariffs, which have the potential to derail the UK Government’s hopes for economic growth.
Starmer promises ‘calm, pragmatic approach’ as Trump tariffs loom

3 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David Hughes |Nina Lloyd |Christopher McKeon |Anna Wise

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government has “prepared for all eventualities” and is working with companies likely to be hit by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Mr Trump is expected to slap import taxes on goods going to the US from around the world in a White House statement at 9pm. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories
Starmer and UK economy braced for impact of Trump’s tariffs

3 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | David Hughes |Nina Lloyd |Christopher McKeon |Anna Wise

Sir Keir Starmer and British businesses are braced for the impact of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, which have the potential to derail the Government’s hopes for economic growth. The UK’s FTSE 100 fell slightly on Wednesday in anticipation of Mr Trump’s announcement due at 9pm, which is expected to slap import taxes on goods arriving in the US from around the world.
Starmer and UK economy braced for impact of Trump’s tariffs

3 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David Hughes |Nina Lloyd |Christopher McKeon |Anna Wise

Sir Keir Starmer and British businesses are braced for the impact of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, which have the potential to derail the Government’s hopes for economic growth. The UK’s FTSE 100 fell slightly on Wednesday in anticipation of Mr Trump’s announcement due at 9pm, which is expected to slap import taxes on goods arriving in the US from around the world. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories
Travelodge sees slower start to 2025 despite Crufts and Six Nations boost

4 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Anna Wise |Holly Williams

Travelodge has revealed its yearly sales edged higher as consumers prioritised experiences, but said 2025 has got off to a slow start in spite of a demand boost from the Six Nations rugby and Crufts. The budget hotel brand – which runs more than 600 sites across the UK, Ireland and Spain – saw revenues remain above £1 billion in 2024, rising slightly by 0.1% over the year.