European stocks seeking rebound despite U.S. threats of escalating tariffs against China

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-08 01:34:00

European stocks are poised to rebound despite U.S. threats of escalating tariffs against China. President Trump reaffirms tariff policy but signals openness to negotiations. Asian markets rise, with Japan’s Nikkei surging over 5 percent. U.S. stock futures point higher, Treasuries steady, safe havens hold near six-month highs. Gold faces worst three-day decline in over four years, but analysts predict rebound due to safe-haven demand. Oil prices jump over 1 percent after hitting four-year low.

U.S. stocks end mixed as Trump threatens higher tariffs against China. Dow falls 0.9 percent for third consecutive day. S&P 500 dips 0.2 percent, Nasdaq Composite drops over 5 percent before recovering slightly. European stocks hit lowest point in over a year amid recession fears. STOXX 600 plunges 4.5 percent, German DAX falls 4.1 percent, France’s CAC 40 drops 4.8 percent, and U.K.’s FTSE 100 loses 4.4 percent.



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