Global Stock Markets Decline Following New Trade Tariff Announcements

April 03, 2025 09:26 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights:

Stock markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US reacted negatively to newly announced tariffs.

Major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong closed lower following the news.

European and US futures showed declines, indicating a challenging trading session.

Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region moved lower following the announcement of additional tariffs. Japan’s primary index registered a notable decline, while South Korea’s market also experienced a downturn. Hong Kong’s benchmark index closed lower, reflecting a broad market reaction to trade concerns.

European Markets Open Lower
Markets across Europe began the day in negative territory. The leading regional index showed a decline in early trading, with key indices in France and the United Kingdom also moving lower. The impact of the tariff measures was evident as market sentiment weakened.

US Stock Futures Decline
Ahead of the market open, futures in the US showed significant declines. The primary index futures indicated a downward trend, with technology-focused futures seeing a sharper drop. Market participants awaited further developments as trading commenced in the US.

Broader Market Sentiment
The announcement of new tariffs led to cautious sentiment across global financial markets. Investors monitored developments closely as they assessed the impact of trade measures on various sectors and regions.

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