LONDON: Britain’s labor market showed signs of weakening ahead of this month’s increase in a tax on employers, data released Tuesday showed. However, strong wage growth persisted, complicating the Bank of England’s efforts to curb inflation. Financial markets indicate a 90% chance of a quarter-point interest rate cut when policymakers meet in early May, followed by…
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What is trade war: causes, consequences, and key players
But what is a trade war? At its core, it’s an economic battle where countries impose tariffs or trade barriers against each other, leading to cycles of retaliation. From higher consumer prices to disrupted supply chains, these conflicts reshape industries, strain diplomatic relations, and even alter the course of global markets. On April 9, 2025,…
Markets Rally as Trump Announces Tariff Relief; Dow Soars 2,476 Points
Stocks reverse losses after president temporarily eases trade war measures U.S. stocks staged a dramatic rebound Wednesday after President Trump announced a temporary easing of trade tariffs, sparking the biggest single-day rally in months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed up 2,476 points (6.6%) to 39,683 by mid-afternoon, while the S&P 500 surged 7.8% and…