Trade Wars 2.0 - news and analysis

The second presidency of Donald Trump initiated escalation of tariffs that triggered significant financial movements. These actions may to increased costs for businesses and consumers, disrupted supply chains, and created market uncertainty. Retaliatory tariffs from affected nations can further strain global trade, impacting economic growth and prompting concerns about long-term financial stability.

Stock market today: Dow Jones 30 (DJIA) edges higher to $46428, erasing Friday’s losses

Recently suffering a loss of 2.50% only six days ago, the Dow Jones 30 edges 0.22% in today’s session, erasing losses from Friday’s trading. Trading around ~$46,428, the Dow Jones now looks for support to continue the recent rally, albeit currently lagging behind its US equity counterparts. What’s next?

16-10-2025 15:27 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: UK GDP Up 0.1% in August, Gold & Oil Advance, FTSE Breaks Below 100-Day MA. Fed Speakers In Focus

Asian stocks advance, UK economy shows resilience with 0.1% GDP growth, and European markets see slight uptick. Nestle rallies on strong sales, while Pernod Ricard and Whitbread dip. US dollar weakens amid trade war concerns. Oil prices rise as Trump hints at tighter supply; gold hits record high. US-China trade relations and Fed speeches are key focus points.

16-10-2025 08:46 GMT by Zain Vawda