Economic Concerns and Political Pressures Impact Global Markets

The global economic and political landscape is rapidly evolving, with mounting pressure on Trump regarding his trade policies,
a sharp decline in tech stocks, and European warnings about inflation.

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Trump
Technology
Kazimir

Trump

Trump Refuses to Provide Additional Clarifications on Trade Policy Amid Corporate Pressure

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to provide further details on his trade policy despite demands from executives and companies for more transparency regarding the administration’s stance on tariffs and international trade.

In an interview with Fox News aired on Sunday, Trump stated that companies always demand more transparency,
but he believes they already have “plenty of clarity.”

The Republican leader argued that the business community’s calls for a more consistent trade policy are merely internal debates.
He emphasized that tariffs could increase over time, but predicting the exact timing and nature of these increases is difficult.

Trump also warned that the U.S. economy might face temporary challenges, such as rising prices and slower growth,
due to his trade policies. However, he reassured that any negative effects would be short-lived.

Technology

U.S. Tech Stocks Plunge Amid Recession Fears

Major tech stocks on Wall Street saw sharp declines on Monday, led by Apple and Nvidia,
as selling pressure intensified amid growing recession concerns.

Apple’s stock dropped 4.85% to $227.48, while Microsoft fell 3.35% to $380.16.
Nvidia suffered a loss of over 5%, closing at $106.98. Additionally, Amazon shares declined by 2.35%,
Alphabet by 4.5%, and Meta Platforms by 4.4%.
Tesla recorded a significant loss of 15.45%, settling at $222.15.

Despite these declines, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia remain the three largest global companies by market capitalization.
Amazon moved up to fourth place, surpassing Alphabet, while Meta retained seventh place, and Tesla dropped to twelfth.

Kazimir

Kazimir: Inflation Risks Persist, ECB Must Exercise Caution

European Central Bank (ECB) member Peter Kazimir warned that inflation risks remain elevated,
necessitating extreme caution in future monetary policy decisions.

Kazimir emphasized the importance of keeping all policy options open,
stating that the ECB must remain flexible in either cutting interest rates or pausing additional policy measures.

He highlighted that geopolitical and trade tensions are adding further uncertainty to markets,
making it difficult to predict inflation and growth trends.
Kazimir also noted that the ECB would only make decisive monetary policy moves once it is certain that inflation is consistently declining.

In his closing remarks, he cautioned that tariffs often lead to slower economic growth and increased inflationary pressures,
which could negatively impact price stability in the Eurozone.

Economic Concerns and Political Pressures Impact Global Markets

Economic Concerns and Political Pressures Impact Global Markets

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