European shares expected to open lower due to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.

From Nasdaq.: 2025-04-09 01:35:00

European shares are expected to open lower due to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. UN Secretary-General Guterres warns of negative impacts from trade wars. France’s Macron aims to reverse Trump’s decision on tariffs. Several countries negotiating deals with the U.S. to avoid tariffs. Beijing confident in handling economic challenges. Investors fear recession if tariffs continue. Traders await Federal Reserve meeting minutes for guidance.

Asian markets drop, Nikkei falls over 4%. Dollar weakens, offshore yuan rebounds. Gold rises 1% on risk aversion, oil falls on demand worries. U.S. stocks plunge as 104% tariffs on China take effect. S&P 500 falls below 5,000 points, biggest drop in years.

Nasdaq drops 2.2%, Dow slips 0.8%. European stocks rise on hopes of trade resolution. STOXX 600 up 2.7%, DAX and CAC 40 surge 2.5%, FTSE 100 jumps 2.7%.



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