American Stock Market Sentiment at Two-Year Low; Trump's Tariffs Fuel Global Trade War Fears
Key Takeaways
- American sentiment towards the stock market is most negative in two years: 53% negative.
- Trump's tariffs may trigger a global trade war, impacting dollar credibility.
- Taiwan reimposed short-selling restrictions, limiting orders to 3% of trading volume.
- ICICI Bank's Q4 profit exceeded expectations, growing by 18% to $1.5 billion.
- Intermarché store closure near Tours threatens approximately 680 jobs.
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Americans more negative about stock market in two years
On 2025-04-19, a report indicated that American sentiment towards the stock market has soured, with 53% viewing it as a bad time to invest, compared to only 38% who see it as a good time. This marks the most negative outlook in two years.
Trump's tariffs: Economic fallout, trade war implications
On 2025-04-19, reports highlighted the anticipated economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs, potentially triggering a global trade war. French Finance Minister Eric Lombard warned that firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would damage the dollar's credibility, already hurt by Trump's tariff moves. Exporters at China’s largest trade fair were encouraged to maximize sales amid rising trade tensions with the US. Japan is considering reviewing its car safety standards as the country seeks a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. Investors are focusing on companies' capital expenditures amidst uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Taiwan reimposes short-selling restrictions
Published on 2025-04-19, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission reimposed restrictions on short-selling on April 17, 2025, limiting intraday short-sell orders to 3% of a stock's average daily trading volume, down from 30%.
ICICI Bank's Q4 profit exceeds expectations: +18%
On 2025-04-19, ICICI Bank Ltd., India’s second-largest private lender, announced that its fourth-quarter profit surpassed market expectations. Net income for the three months ending in March grew by 18% to 126.3 billion rupees ($1.5 billion), exceeding the average analyst estimate of 116.7 billion rupees.
Intermarché closure threatens 680 jobs
Published on 2025-04-19, the potential closure of an Intermarché store near Tours threatens approximately 680 jobs. The Groupement Mousquetaires is considering closing stores deemed commercially unviable.
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Global trade war benefits Asian consumer stocks
Published on 2025-04-20, a report indicates that the global trade war is benefiting Asian consumer stocks as investors seek companies catering to local essential needs.