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Market Mayhem: ’Liberation Day’ Tariffs Trigger Historic Sell-Off

The U.S. stock market experiences a dramatic downturn as President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs send shockwaves through global markets. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 face historic declines, while the Nasdaq enters bear market territory. Join us as we explore the implications of these tariffs, the sectors most affected, and the heightened volatility gripping investors. Plus, insights into the potential long-term economic impacts and the looming threat of a trade war.Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/Business/stock-markets-slide-deeper-amid-trump-tariffs-fallout/story?id=120478035https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/us-stock-markets-live-updates-dow-jones-nasdaq-s-p-500-04-april-2025-alpha-liveblog-12985492.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04042025-11709025https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-apr-4-2025https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-03312025-11705913https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dow-jones-today-stock-tariff-trump-4-3-25/https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/us-markets-live-today-dow-jones-djia-nasdaq-futures-trump-liberation-day-tariffs-liveblog-19583858.htmhttps://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/index/comp/historical

Global Markets Tumble Amid Escalating Trade War

In today's episode, we delve into the sharp declines in U.S. financial markets triggered by new tariffs from President Trump, with the Dow Jones dropping over 2,200 points. We explore the global repercussions, including counter-tariffs from China and market sell-offs in Europe. Economic experts raise recession concerns as the Federal Reserve faces policy challenges. We also examine the impact on the technology sector and discuss the potential long-term effects of protectionist trade policies.Sources:https://fortune.com/2025/04/04/the-stock-market-is-crashing-heres-what-financial-experts-say-you-should-do-now/https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-crash-recession-outlook-trump-tariffs-sp500-wall-street-2025-4https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/05/european-and-us-markets-continue-to-drop-after-trumps-global-tariffs

Market Turmoil: Tariffs Trigger Historic Dow Plunge

The U.S. stock market faces a dramatic downturn as new tariffs announced by President Trump lead to a 2,230-point drop in the Dow Jones. Explore the implications of this market shift, the impact on major indices, and the potential for a global trade war. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the economic repercussions and international responses.Sources:https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04042025-11709025https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/04/president-trump-announces-10-percent-global-tariff-11-percenthttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/stock-markets-slide-deeper-amid-trump-tariffs-fallout/story?id=120478035https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-timeline-of-trumps-tariff-actions-so-farhttps://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/04/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8czVEG8j8sU

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Global Markets Brace for Impact

President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, including a universal 10% duty on all U.S. imports and additional 'reciprocal tariffs' targeting 60 nations. Economists warn of potential inflation and stagflation, while global reactions hint at possible trade disruptions. Join us as we delve into the implications of this bold shift in U.S. trade policy.Sources:https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/04/president-trump-announces-10-percent-global-tariff-11-percenthttps://passportglobal.com/blog/us-trade-policy-updates-april-2025-trump-reciprocal-tariffs-de-minimis-changes/https://www.klgates.com/President-Trump-Announces-Reciprocal-Tariffs-Beginning-5-April-2025-4-2-2025https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/white-house-unveils-sweeping-tariff-planhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-timeline-of-trumps-tariff-actions-so-farhttps://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/where-we-stand-fiscal-economic-and-distributional-effects-all-us-tariffs-enacted-2025-through-aprilhttps://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/03/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://taxnews.ey.com/news/2025-0815-us-imposes-reciprocal-tariffs-against-trading-partners-and-ends-duty-free-treatment-for-low-value-shipments-from-chinahttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/trump-tariffs-live-updates-stellantis-temporarily-layoff-900/?id=120449471

Fed’s GDP Downgrade and Inflation Woes: Navigating Economic Uncertainty

The U.S. Federal Reserve downgrades its 2025 GDP growth forecast amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Consumer confidence declines as the ISM Manufacturing Index shows contraction. Explore the Fed's cautious strategy on interest rates and potential future cuts to counter economic slowdown. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications.Sources:https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/goldman-sachs-forecasts-three-fed-interest-rate-cuts-in-2025/https://www.invesco.com/apac/en/institutional/insights/fixed-income/global-fixed-income-strategy-march-2025.htmlhttps://mr-mag.com/q1-estimates-show-likely-shrinking-of-us-economy/https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/goldman-sachs-forecasts-elevated-us-recession-risk-amid-tariff-concernshttps://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/c-suite-perspectives/How-Badly-Will-Uncertainty-Hurt-US-GDP-Growth-in-2025https://www.investopedia.com/goldman-sachs-projects-three-us-rate-cuts-in-2025-ups-recession-probability-to-35-11705902https://www.morningstar.com/markets/when-will-fed-start-cutting-interest-rateshttps://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/todays-rates/mortgage-rates-for-tuesday-april-1-2025/https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/2025-april.htmhttps://fortune.com/article/current-mortgage-rates-04-01-25/https://www.investopedia.com/goldman-sachs-projects-three-us-rate-cuts-in-2025-ups-recession-probability-to-35-11705902https://www.frbsf.org/news-and-media/events/2025/04/remarks-from-federal-reserve-governor-michael-s-barr-at-2025-fintech-conferencehttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/rem250402

Trump’s ’Liberation Day’ Tariffs: A New Era in Trade Policy

President Donald Trump announces the 'Liberation Day' tariff policy, imposing a 15% average tariff on all trading partners. Analysts warn of inflation and market volatility, while global tensions rise as countries prepare retaliatory measures. Explore the potential economic and geopolitical impacts of this bold move.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/april-2-liberation-day-what-time-will-trump-announce-reciprocal-tariffs-and-what-to-expect/articleshow/119893915.cmshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-adjusts-imports-of-automobiles-and-automobile-parts-into-the-united-states/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/donald-trump-tariff-news-live-updates-liberation-day-us-trade-policy-goods-import-duties-global-market-101743528568112.htmlhttps://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/whats-happening-with-trump-tariffshttps://fortune.com/2025/03/31/liberation-day-april-2-donald-trump-tariffs-eu-china-russia/

UK-India Free Trade Agreement Nears Completion

The United Kingdom and India are on the verge of finalizing a comprehensive free trade agreement, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. With 14 rounds of negotiations covering 26 policy areas, both nations aim to enhance economic cooperation and boost trade flows. Key issues include market access for goods and services, with upcoming discussions during India's Finance Minister's visit to London potentially accelerating the deal's completion. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this pivotal development in international trade.Sources:https://economictimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/nirmala-sitharaman-to-visit-london-from-apr-8-10-fta-talks-may-figure-in-meetings/articleshow/119803729.cmshttps://worldview.stratfor.com/article/india-dusts-old-fta-negotiations-ahead-us-tariffshttps://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-fta-bit-likely-to-figure-in-fms-uk-engagements-3794759/https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/nirmala-sitharaman-may-broach-india-uk-fta-talks-during-april-8-10-london-visithttps://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/fm-sitharaman-to-visit-london-next-week-for-talks-to-bolster-india-uk-economic-ties/119841309https://www.rediff.com/business/report/fta-talks-may-figure-in-sitharamans-london-meetings/20250331.htmhttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/to-boost-ties-sitharaman-to-visit-uk-next-week/amp/?utm=relatedarticles

Japan’s Historic Wage Hike: A New Era for Economic Growth

Japanese companies announce a 5.4% wage increase for 2025, the largest in 34 years, expected to boost consumer spending and economic growth. Explore the implications for Japan's economy, labor market, and monetary policy in this episode of Simply News Radio.Sources:https://quoteddata.com/research/avi-japan-opportunity-reforms-at-a-tipping-point-mc/https://www.ey.com/content/dam/ey-unified-site/ey-com/en-in/insights/tax/economy-watch/documents/2025/03/ey-economy-watch-march-2025.pdfhttps://quoteddata.com/research/avi-japan-opportunity-reforms-at-a-tipping-point-qd/https://www.actionforex.com/contributors/fundamental-analysis/591414-inflation-in-tokyo-easily-topped-analyst-forecasts/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Japanhttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-1-723583-20250327https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-jpy-refreshes-three-week-high-near-15100-despite-correction-in-us-dollar-202503271444https://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/Budget_and_update/budget/documents/Budget2526_BudgetPlan.pdfhttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-1-718301-20250325https://www.lseg.com/content/dam/lseg/en_us/documents/investor-relations/annual-reports/lseg-annual-report-2024.pdfhttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/oecd-warns-trade-fragmentation-slow-growth-other-international-trade-news-to-read-this-month/https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/currency/banknotes/7972571/banknotes-january-to-march-2025https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/keywords/japanhttps://www.magna.com/docs/default-source/financial-reports-public-filings/tax-other-reports/form_40-f.pdf?sfvrsn=8cd50037_13https://www.instagram.com/iaesociety/p/DHtY_k-gzCM/https://www.cloudpay.com/resources/global-payroll-country-expertise-map/https://mowi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mowi-Integrated-Annual-Report-2024.pdfhttps://quoteddata.com/research/avi-japan-opportunity-reforms-at-a-tipping-point-in/https://quoteddata.com/research/avi-japan-opportunity-reforms-at-a-tipping-point-qd/https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-jpy-refreshes-three-week-high-near-15100-despite-correction-in-us-dollar-202503271444https://www.ey.com/content/dam/ey-unified-site/ey-com/en-in/insights/tax/economy-watch/documents/2025/03/ey-economy-watch-march-2025.pdfhttps://www.actionforex.com/contributors/fundamental-analysis/591414-inflation-in-tokyo-easily-topped-analyst-forecasts/https://investsocial.com/node/18574405https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-1-723583-20250327https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Japanhttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-1-718301-20250325https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/oecd-warns-trade-fragmentation-slow-growth-other-international-trade-news-to-read-this-month/https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/currency/banknotes/7972571/banknotes-january-to-march-2025https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/keywords/japan

Trump’s Tariff Shake-Up and Gold’s Record Surge

In today's episode, we explore President Trump's announcement of new tariffs targeting major trading partners, aiming to rebalance trade relationships. We also delve into the implications of these tariffs on global trade and the potential for retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, gold prices have hit a record high, driven by geopolitical tensions and strong demand from central banks. Additionally, a CBS News poll reveals growing economic pessimism among Americans, with inflation and recession fears at the forefront. Join us as we unpack these significant developments and their impact on the global economy.Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/Business/tariffs-april-2-prices-economy/story?id=120126876https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/03/no-april-fools-joke-april-2-tariff-actions-are-expectedhttps://www.businessinsider.com/liberation-day-trump-tariffs-april-2-canada-mexico-imports-2025-3https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-adjusts-imports-of-automobiles-and-automobile-parts-into-the-united-states/https://stockinvest.us/digest/goldman-sachs-lifts-gold-price-forecast-to-3300-what-traders-need-to-knowhttps://www.tradingview.com/news/te_news:452924:0-gold-surges-to-fresh-high/https://www.litefinance.org/blog/analysts-opinions/gold-price-prediction-forecast/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-to-know-before-investing-in-gold-in-2025-according-to-experts/https://www.ubs.com/us/en/wealth-management/insights/market-news/article.2050695.htmlhttps://now.tufts.edu/2025/03/25/why-price-gold-so-highhttps://dailyinvestor.com/investing/83372/gold-soars-amid-us-tariffs/https://www.mining.com/gold-price-sets-new-record-with-3100-in-sight/https://www.dailyforex.com/forex-technical-analysis/2025/03/gold-analysis-24-march-2025/226028https://www.usagold.com/daily-gold-price-history/https://talkmarkets.com/content/commodities/gold-analysis-will-prices-rise?post=488147https://liveindia.tv/business/gold-prices-hit-record-3070-amid-global-uncertainty-and-tariff-fears/https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/gold-analysis-price-stability-signals-a-strong-move-ahead-27-march-2025https://www.investopedia.com/gold-rises-as-goldman-sachs-lifts-year-end-forecast-11704205https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2025-03-28/wall-street-goes-full-bull-tariffs-and-payrolls-looming-main-street-stayshttps://www.ktvq.com/politics/economy/jewelers-see-boom-as-gold-prices-break-recordshttps://traderfactor.com/gold-price-surges-ahead-of-pce-price-index-today-amid-trump-tariffs-tensions/https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidencehttps://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/reel/DHuJonFSMnd/?api=%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E4%BB%81%E5%B7%9D%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E6%89%BE%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1v%E4%BF%A18764603%E2%96%B7%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E4%BB%81%E5%B7%9D%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E6%89%BE%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E5%85%A8%E5%A5%97%E7%89%B9%E6%AE%8A%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%E2%96%B7%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E4%BB%81%E5%B7%9D%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E6%89%BE%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E4%B8%8A%E9%97%A8%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%E2%96%B7%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E4%BB%81%E5%B7%9D%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E6%89%BE%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E8%81%94%E7%B3%BB%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E2%96%B7%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E4%BB%81%E5%B7%9D%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E6%89%BE%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E4%B8%8A%E8%AF%BE%E7%BA%A6%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1.cjmehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-confidence-falls-tariffs-inflation-trump/https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/us-economic-forecast/united-states-outlook-analysis.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/p/DHt-ihQRKn6/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/americans-economic-outlook-grows-bit-more-pessimistic-poll/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/americans-pessimism-about-the-economy-is-growing-poll-finds/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-poll-shows-most-americans-are-concerned-about-the-economy/https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/reel/DHuJonFSMnd/?locale=es_LAhttps://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/reel/DHuJonFSMnd/?locale=ne_nphttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-confidence-falls-tariffs-inflation-trump/https://www.cbsnews.com/feature/cbs-news-polls/https://fortune.com/2025/03/25/economy-consumer-confidence-recession-fears-trump-tariffs-spending/https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/p/DHt-ipRxCOx/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-data-shows-american-concern-over-inflation-us-economy/https://www.allianzlife.com/about/newsroom/2025-Press-Releases/Inflation-and-Tariffs-Increasingly-Worrying-Americanshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/americans-pessimism-about-the-economy-is-growing-poll-finds/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stocks-plunge-as-new-data-signals-inflation-concerns/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/where-the-economy-is-headed-amid-inflation-worries-and-tariff-impact/https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/reel/DHuJonFSMnd/?locale=th-THhttps://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/reel/DHuJonFSMnd/?api=Top%2Bpartners%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8FWe%2Boffer%2Ba%2Bvariety%2Bof%2Bsecure%2Band%2Breliable%2Bsolutions%2Bfor%2BBitcoin%2Band%2Bother%2Bcryptocurrencies..arip

Japan’s Historic Wage Hike, UK-India Trade Talks, and Gold’s Record Surge

In today's episode, we explore Japan's largest wage increase in 34 years and its potential impact on the economy. We also delve into the UK and India's progress towards a free trade agreement and what it means for both nations. Plus, we analyze the factors behind gold's record-breaking price surge and its implications for the global market. 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