Global Markets

[Orphia Nay]

Need a general thread, especially with what's been happening the past day or so.

Wall St sees wild swings as Trump urges US to be 'courageous and patient'

It's been another tumultuous day on Wall Street as concerns rise about whether US President Donald Trump's trade war will torpedo the global economy.

www.abc.net.au

 

[rjh01]

I have lost some money because the stock market has gone down. Not happy.

 

[rjh01]

The danger is that it will fall a lot more. Then people get thrown out of work.

 

[Norman Alexander]

How To Lose Friends And Influence People

 

[rjh01]

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If you are talking about Trump then yes. He may become very isolated.

 

[Orphia Nay]

The Australian markets have rebounded slightly this morning after big falls yesterday.

 

[Helen]

the Swedish market has been fluctuating wildly as well of course - I've never been a fan of roller coasters (i may be a bitch, but I am also a pussy), and this one is no exception.

 

[dirtywick]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bond-rout-starting-sound-market-042240998.html

massive selling of bonds overnight. investors search for any liquidity they can, before it's too late.