Wall St dips as markets assess Trump's tariff threats; Walmart slides
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as investors avoided risky bets after another bout of tariff threats from President Donald Trump, while heavyweight retailer Walmart plunged on a downbeat fiscal 2026 sales forecast.
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Wall St set for lower open as markets assess Trump's tariff threats; Walmart drops
Wall Street's main indexes were set for a lower open on Thursday as investors avoided risky bets after another bout of tariff threats from President Donald Trump, while heavyweight retailer Walmart plunged on a downbeat fiscal 2026 sales forecast.
Stock Market Today: U.S. Stocks Mixed After Fresh Trump Tariff Threats
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Trump's escalates tariff threat with new 25% universal taxes
US President Donald Trump floated new universal tariffs of 25% on autos, drugs, and chips, saying they could come as early as April. With this proposal, Trump escalated his tariff rhetoric. In response,
Global shares fall as traders weigh Trump's tariff threats
An index of global shares was lower on Wednesday, pressured by choppy trading on Wall Street and a dip in European stocks, as U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports injected a sense of caution into the markets.
Live Q&A: Trump's tariff threats keep coming
The tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump keep coming. Last week, it was 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs for Canada and a threat to impose up to 100 per cent tariffs on our auto sector.
Trump threatens new 25% tariffs on all auto, drug and semiconductor imports
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of slapping import duties on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals and chips, saying to reporters that he could make a formal announcement on April 2. The new tariffs are supposed to encourage companies to manufacture their goods in the United States,
Gulf markets end mixed on Trump's tariff threats
Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Wednesday as investors exercised caution following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports.
Even Walmart Hit By Tariff Concerns, As Shares Slip On Trading Caution
Walmart shares fell more than 6% on market opening this morning, as the big-box retail giant cautioned over profit growth ...
Mexican president sees economic growth in 2025, despite tariff threat
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government believes 2025 will be a good year for economic ...
Federal Reserve's concerns grow over tariff-induced inflation
The administration's piecemeal approach may be damaging, Fed officials say, as businesses and consumers adjust to an outlook ...
The Market’s Fear Gauge Is Stable. New Tariff Talk Isn’t as Scary.
The CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the VIX or market fear gauge, was remarkably steady early Wednesday. It was at 15.54 ...
Malaysia says ASEAN plans U.S summit to discuss tariff concerns
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN plans to hold a summit with the United States so its member countries can present their views ...
Walmart faces some tariff challenges as Wall Street awaits record-breaking sales
The retailer serves as a barometer for consumer spending due to its scale and commanding market share of the U.S. retail ...
Oil Falls Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns, Buildup of Crude Stockpiles
Oil prices were easing in early trade amid concerns about U.S. trade tariffs and an industry report showing a buildup in U.S.
Trump shot himself in the foot with tariff plan if he wants an interest rate cut, Fed minutes show
President Trump is ploughing ahead with his tariff plans and threats, while still pushing for a cut to interest rates.