The Aussie market has taken a tumble once more today following the short-lived improvements of yesterday amid the introduction of further reciprocal tariffs.  Laura reflects on the recent turbulent performance both locally and globally as the highest tariffs in more than 100 years have been introduced, unpacks the sectors with all but one falling - some substantially, and she looks at the few stocks that have managed gains.

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Wall Street surrendered early gains overnight as the US-China trade war intensified. Long-term interest rates surged as investors shifted their focus to the inflationary impact of rising tariffs. Apple shares have plunged more than 20% in recent days, while US defence stocks climbed on hopes of increased government spending. In Europe, share markets rebounded slightly from 14-month lows after four consecutive sessions of heavy selling. Commodities also took a hit, with prices slumping amid growing concerns over global growth. Meanwhile, Aussie shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday, giving up the previous day’s gains and the Aussie dollar remains at five-year lows.

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It is a sea of green today as Laura unpacks the performance of the local market following the steep declines of yesterday.  Laura reflects on this best day locally since November 2022 and recaps the performance of international markets overnight.  Tariffs continue to dominate the headlines with China refusing to back down on their retaliatory tariffs and Trump set to impose further tariffs in response.  Locally interest rate cuts are becoming more likely, and Laura talks through the companies that caught attention including Star Entertainment.

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US markets attempted to consolidate overnight, but ongoing tensions between the US and China did little to calm investor nerves. Bond markets surged higher, defying expectations of a potential rate cut in May. Apple shares were caught in the geopolitical crossfire, while communication stocks found pockets of support. In Europe, markets slumped on Monday, dragged down by weakness in energy and financial stocks. Meanwhile, commodity prices continued their retreat, with both gold and oil slipping lower. And despite the global uncertainty, futures are pointing to a gain for the ASX 200 when local trade begins.

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It has been a rough day for the Aussie market today as it mirrored global markets and dropped substantially with declines not seen since 2020.  Trump’s tariffs have sparked discussions of a global recession and Laura unpacks the global market moves being made amid these events.  Laura unpacks the performance of the local sectors with declines happening across the board, both the Aussie dollar and gold prices have dropped, and Laura talks through the stocks that did manage to see some gains amid a sea of red.

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US and European markets plunged as investors reacted to the deepening US-China trade war and rising global growth concerns. Panicked investors pushed the fear gauge to its highest level since April 2020, while interest rates fell to lows not seen since September 2022. Commodities also sank, led by copper’s biggest one-day drop since 2020. The Aussie dollar retreated, weighed down by fears of a slowdown in China, and local markets are bracing for impact, with Aussie shares expected to post their worst single-day performance in five years on Monday.

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Join Laura as she dives into a turbulent week for markets, with Trump's new tariffs sparking a sharp global sell-off. The Aussie market has tumbled back into correction territory, wiping out over $110 billion this week alone, with 10 of 11 sectors in the red. Meanwhile, some gold miners like Capricorn Metals bucked the trend, hitting all-time highs. 

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The US market has experienced a significant sell-off, erasing $2 trillion in value as investors reassess growth prospects and company earnings. Stock markets worldwide have plunged, with global manufacturers leading the declines. Major names such as Nike, Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks have suffered double-digit losses, reflecting widespread uncertainty. Interest rates have fallen to their lowest level since October, while oil prices have retreated amid fears of a global recession. Closer to home, futures indicate further declines for the ASX 200, though the Australian dollar has shown resilience despite the broader market downturn.

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Global markets took a hit after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Aussie market initially plunging 2.1%—wiping nearly $50 billion off its value—before recovering slightly to a 1% loss ($23 billion). Investors reacted sharply to new baseline 10% tariffs on all countries and much higher levies on major trading partners like China, triggering fears of a trade war. Defensive stocks like consumer staples provided rare bright spots, while energy, tech, and mining stocks suffered. Gold surged to a record high, benefiting gold miners, while agriculture and luxury retail stocks with US exposure tumbled. 

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Wall Street posted modest gains as investors await clarity on the scale of tariffs affecting all U.S. imports. In corporate news, Tesla rebounded from steep losses following reports that Elon Musk plans to step down as a Trump advisor, while Amazon shares rose after a bid to acquire TikTok. Across the Atlantic, European markets retreated, with industrials and automakers leading the declines. Meanwhile, in commodities, oil gained nearly 1% as sanctions remained in focus, while gold and iron ore also saw gains. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are set for a flat open as investors await the RBA's financial stability review.

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