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Tesla shares soared nearly 23% after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for over 75 nation, excluding China, boosting investor confidence and lifting the EV giant’s market value to $852.9 billion amid a volatile trading year.
Tesla shares soared by 22.69% on Wednesday, closing at $272.20, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on newly imposed reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries—excluding China. The electric vehicle giant’s market value climbed to $852.9 billion, marking a significant rebound following months of volatility.
The sharp rally came after Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that the temporary pause and a reduced 10% tariff rate would take immediate effect, sparking a broader surge in U.S. stock markets.
Tesla, which has suffered a 44% share price decline since December due to intensifying Chinese competition and CEO Elon Musk’s political ties, appeared to benefit most from the policy shift. Musk, whose personal net worth once peaked at $486 billion, has seen losses of over $130 billion this year alone—driven largely by Tesla’s market dip and investor concerns over his close association with Trump.
Trump's decision to maintain a harsh 125% tariff on Chinese imports while easing pressure on others has triggered mixed reactions but offered much-needed relief to U.S. based manufacturers like Tesla.
As markets digest the temporary reprieve, all eyes remain on how Tesla and global trade dynamics will evolve over the next 90 days.
Germany’s foreign intelligence service secretly monitored the telephone communications of former U.S. President Barack Obama for several years, including calls made aboard Air Force One, according to an investigation by the German newspaper Die Zeit.
Israeli media report that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a lengthy security meeting that reportedly focused on the country’s regional threats, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
At the end of last year, U.S. President Donald Trump was reported to have raised the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agenda during a conversation with Israel’s prime minister, warning that if peace were not achieved, Washington could raise tariffs on both countries by 100 percent.
President Ilham Aliyev said 2025 has politically closed the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, as a Trump-era reset in U.S. ties, new transport corridors and a push into AI, renewables and defence production reshape Azerbaijan’s priorities.
Protests continued into another day in Iran, with crowds returning to the streets despite mounting pressure from the authorities. By scale and spread, the unrest has entered its most significant phase so far.
The U.S. dollar has strengthened against major peers on Tuesday, while the euro fell following slower-than-expected inflation in Europe. Market movements were relatively subdued as investors focused on upcoming U.S. economic data.
Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) and a strong rally in Moderna shares, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average approaching a record high.
India’s largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has taken a significant step towards diversifying its crude oil supply by purchasing Colombian crude, from state oil company Ecopetrol, for the first time.
China has given the nod for car makers to sell Level 3 self-driving vehicles from as early as next year after it approved two electric sedans from Changan Auto and BAIC Motors.
Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday (17 December), citing insufficient financing guarantees.
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