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Trade Tensions Rattle Wall Street’s Momentum

After an impressive streak of gains that pushed major U.S. indices to record highs, the stock market faced a sharp reversal as renewed trade tensions triggered investor anxiety. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all pulled back in Friday’s session, with financials and industrials leading the retreat. Concerns were reignited after new tariffs targeting tech and manufacturing imports between the U.S. and China surfaced, prompting fears of escalating economic friction. These measures, aimed at protecting domestic industries, were met with criticism from global partners and stoked uncertainty about the broader trade landscape. Analysts note that while earnings remain strong and economic indicators are still resilient, the shadow of protectionism looms large. Investor sentiment, which had been buoyed by dovish monetary policy and solid corporate results, now finds itself caught in geopolitical crosswinds. Many traders are now recalibrating their expectations heading ...

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Farmers Protest in Brussels for Better Market Conditions

 


Farmers from across Europe are protesting in Brussels, the EU capital, to demand better market conditions. The farmers are blocking traffic in the city, causing major disruptions. 

The protest is part of a wave of farmer protests that have swept across Europe in recent months. The farmers are demanding that their issues be put on the summit agenda and that they be given better market conditions. The climax of the protest is set for Thursday, when farmers plan to protest outside EU headquarters during a summit of government leaders. The protest is expected to be large and disruptive.


 

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