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Japan's Nikkei slumps to 8-month low on Trump tariff shock
Banks hit by lower bond yields, speculation of rate-hike delaysStrengthening of safe-haven yen heaps pressure on exportersDrugmakers spared as pharmaceuticals escape latest leviesBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursda...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Apple shares drop 7% in Frankfurt after Trump tariffs on China
April 3 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O shares fell 7% in Frankfurt after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on trading partners including China where the U.S. group has a big manufacturing base."If Apple cannot get exempted this time and assuming Apple gets hit by the accumulative ...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 3
April 3 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.94%.* TARIFFS: UK business minister Jonathan Reynolds said that tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump was "a threat" to the country due to their impact on global trade.* AUTOM...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
WRAPUP 19-Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back
Trump unveils 10% base tariff on importsDozens of countries hit with higher dutiesStock markets sink amid fears for global growth China, EU vow countermeasures By Andrea Shalal, Joe Cash and Philip Blenkinsop WASHINGTON/BEIJING/BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's move to sl...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: heavy selloff coming
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: HEAVY SELLOFF COMING European stocks were set for a major selloff on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Indian engineering service firms slip as US tariffs seen hurting automakers' tech spend
** Engineering, research and development (ER&D) firms, earning significant chunk of rev from tech projects executed for automakers, decline** Previously announced U.S. tariff of 25% on imported cars and light trucks comes into effect on Thursday; to raise costs for U.S. consumers, impact clients...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Autoliv Advances on Climate Targets with Renewable Energy Agreements
STOCKHOLM, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), Autoliv is entering two Virtual Power Purchase Agreements with the two renewable electricity producers, Alight and Eurowind Energy. They are important for ensuring a consistent and reasonably priced energy supply for ...PR Newswire
Apr 3, 2025
European stock futures fall over 2% after Trump's tariff announcement
MILAN, April 3 (Reuters) - European stock futures plunged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled more tariffs on trading partners, intensifying a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and stall growth.EuroSTOXX50 and DAX futures both fell around 2.3% by 0658 GMT, while F...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Italy - Factors to watch on April 3
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICS, ECONOMY(*) U.S. President Donald Trump has a...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Seems investors really don't like tariffs
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comSEEMS INVESTORS REALLY DON'T LIKE TARIFFSA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne ColeThe jury is in, and ...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
REFILE-INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares defy Asia slump on relatively lower US tariffs
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M April 3 (Reuters) - India's shares fell on Thursday after the U.S. imposed 26% reciprocal tariffs, but a surge in pharma companies on their exemption from the duties helped cushion the blow as did a relatively lower tariff rate compared to its Asian...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Traders seek refuge in Aussie consumer staples as US tariffs spark market fall
By Rajasik Mukherjee April 3 (Reuters) - Shares of Australia's consumer staple companies .AXSJ rose on Thursday, driven by grocers Coles COL.AX and Woolworths WOW.AX, as investors moved to safer bets after U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs sparked global market turmoil.Shar...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Indian chemical makers drop on US reciprocal tariffs
** Shares of Indian chemical makers SRF SRFL.NS, UPL UPLL.NS drop 5.1% and 1.6%, respectively, while Navin Fluorine NAFL.NS plunged 5.4% ** Deepak Nitrite DPNT.NS down 2.4% ** U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 26% reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports as part of his wider plan to levy a 10% baselin...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Indian IT stocks fall on worries over impact to U.S. economy from Trump tariffs
April 3 - ** Indian IT shares .NIFTYIT down 3.5%** Index is top sectoral loser among Nifty indexes** U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world's largest economy, possibly impacting trade and supply chains** Indian IT companies may see indirect im...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slump as trade war stirs recession fear
Nasdaq futures slide 3.3%; Nikkei down 3%Gold at record high, yen jumps, bonds rallyAsia hit hard with new US tariffsBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Stocks dived on Thursday and investors scrambled for the safety of bonds, gold and the yen, fearing new U.S. tariffs have intensifie...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Australia's Elders hits 17-month low as Trump targets beef with new tariffs
** Shares of agribusiness firm Elders ELD.AX fall 2.8% to A$6.57, their lowest since mid-November 2023** U.S. President Donald Trump plans 10% baseline tariff on exports, singling out the country's beef exports, which hit $4 billion last year** Citi analysts warn U.S. tariffs could significantly...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on April 3
ZURICH/GDANSK, April 3(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:U.S. UNVEILS GLOBAL RECIPROCAL TARIFFSU.S. to apply 31% tariff on imports from SwitzerlandROCHE HOLDING AG ROG.S Roche said on Wednesday that a trial testing higher doses of its multiple scle...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
HK-listed e-commerce groups fall on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
** Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese e-commerce groups fall after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs** Alibaba's Hong Kong stock 9988.HK falls 6% to HK$122.2, its lowest level since February 20, and JD.com 9618.HK Hong Kong-listed shares also drop 6% to HK$152.2 to their l...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 3
April 3 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 down 1.48%.* TARIFFS: Britain's Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds vowed to "remain calm" and insisted he still wants a trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump deci...Reuters
Apr 3, 2025
