Trump hits 8 European countries with tariffs: Asian and European markets fall; US stock futures tumble

Trump hits 8 European countries with tariffs: Asian and European markets fall; US stock futures tumble

US stock futures fell on Monday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries. This comes after Washington has demanded to purchase Greenland, a move that has fuelled fears of a wider transatlantic trade conflict.S&P 500 futures slid about 0.7%, while Nasdaq futures fell 1.0% in thin…

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Global investing outlook 2026: Why investors may look beyond the US; how AI, rate cuts and a softer dollar will shape returns

Global investing outlook 2026: Why investors may look beyond the US; how AI, rate cuts and a softer dollar will shape returns

Global investment opportunities are set to widen meaningfully in 2026 as easing monetary policy, a weakening US dollar and profit growth outside the United States reshape capital flows, according to Franklin Templeton report.The asset manager report titled ‘Global Investment Outlook 2026 and Beyond’ said that lobal markets are entering a phase where returns are likely…

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