Global stock markets plummeted on Monday as tariff fears triggered panic among investors. With uncertainty over U.S. trade policies, futures markets priced in multiple interest rate cuts, heightening recession concerns. Major global indices saw sharp losses, while safe-haven assets surged.
Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump remained steadfast in his tariff policies, triggering widespread panic among investors. The uncertainty surrounding tariffs has pushed futures markets to price in nearly five interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, sparking fears of a potential U.S. recession.
As stock prices plummeted, Treasury yields dropped, and investors flocked to safe-haven assets like the Japanese yen. The S&P 500 futures fell almost 5%, and the Nasdaq futures saw a dramatic 5.7% drop. Markets across Europe and Asia also suffered significant losses, with Germany’s DAX sinking by 9.4% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index posting its largest decline since the 2008 financial crisis.
The tariff turmoil has led to rising concerns about inflation, with many companies facing pressure to either raise prices or absorb lower profit margins. Analysts expect more negative revisions to profit margin estimates as the earnings season gets underway.
Despite these market disruptions, analysts are betting that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates as early as May to cushion the economic impact. However, it remains unclear how long this downward market spiral will last amidst growing global uncertainty.
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