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Morning Bid: Glum End to Markets Week as Tariffs Loom


Published on 2025-03-21 08:41:25 - Reuters
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  • World markets turned gloomy again on Friday, now that the week's big central bank meetings have passed and April's planned U.S. tariffs have moved front and center. The week's main economic data releases were fairly benign, with existing home sales for February and weekly jobless claims showing no major disruptions.

The article from MSN Money discusses the market sentiment at the end of a trading week, highlighting a generally negative outlook due to several economic pressures. Investors are bracing for potential new tariffs, particularly from the U.S. on Chinese imports, which could escalate trade tensions. This uncertainty has led to a cautious approach among investors, with markets showing signs of weakness. Additionally, the article mentions concerns over inflation, with recent data suggesting that price pressures might persist, potentially influencing central bank policies. The anticipation of these tariffs, combined with ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic indicators pointing towards a slowdown, has contributed to a glum end to the week for markets, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones experiencing declines.

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