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I doubt anyone in the current US administration is going to make a move to help the stock market anytime soon, but the bond market might be the one that needs help if things get worse.
This is a ratio of HYG (high yield bonds) to IEI (7-10Y treasuries). When this chart drops, it shows traders are heading for the exits on riskier corporate bonds and are picking up more US Treasury bills.
Japan's Nikkei share index plunged further on Monday, as U.S. futures pointed to additional losses on Wall Street over President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/07/markets/nikkei-trump-tariffs-markets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #stocks #nikkei #us #donaldtrump #tariffs #trade #tradewar #shigeruishiba
The Japan Times · Japan's Nikkei plunges further on Trump tariff concerns
BREAKING: Nikkei 225 futures just suspended trading after hitting circuit breakers on the downside
Futures markets are open and the market is down bigly already.
Are you enjoying the Trump recession? I am not.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s top economic officials dismissed investors’ fears of inflation and recession, offering no apologies for the market turmoil sparked by tariffs and insisting a boom is on the horizon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/07/economy/trump-tariffs-defiant/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #donaldtrump #us #trade #tradewar #tariffs #globaleconomy #stocks
The Japan Times · Trump team rejects market fears, projecting defiance on tariffs
BREAKING: The world's 500 richest people lost $500 billion this week, which is the largest ever recorded by Bloomberg.
The only one who made money? Warren Buffett.
BREAKING: Gold has been reportedly been used to meet the largest margin calls since Covid 2020 from hedge funds this week, per Standard Chartered.
If I give an alcoholic alcohol, he’ll drink.
If I give a speeder a fast car, he will race.
If I trust a cheater, he will cheat.
If I give a multiple bankrupt the state finances, he will ...
U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down Saturday on sweeping tariffs he unleashed on countries around the world, warning Americans of pain ahead, but promising historic investment and prosperity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/06/economy/trump-defiant-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #tariffs #trade #tradewar #donaldtrump #china #stocks
The Japan Times · 'Hang tough, it won't be easy': Trump defiant on tariffs
Je me souviens 
Remember Please Remember. Freedom is everyone's right. Seriously don't leave anyone behind:
"For Some #Disabled Protestors, “Hands Off” Went Virtual
“We know we have to teach everyone how to include us.”
#Crisis #Tariffs #USA #EU #News #Democrats #Fascism #Economy #GDP #Oligarchy #Inflation #Stocks #Investment #Financial #FreeSpeech #Freedom #Constitution #NATO #World #HandsOff
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/04/hands-off-virtual-zooms-disability-covid/
Mother JonesFor some disabled protestors, “Hands Off” went virtual"We know we have to teach everyone how to include us."
Well I guess it's just another #Trump failure. He's good at failing.
"China Just Turned Off U.S. Supplies Of Minerals Critical For Defense & Cleantech "
#Crisis #Tariffs #USA #EU #News #Democrats #Fascism #Economy #GDP #Oligarchy #Inflation #Stocks #Investment #Financial #FreeSpeech #Freedom #Constitution #NATO #World
CleanTechnica · China Just Turned Off U.S. Supplies Of Minerals Critical For Defense & Cleantech - CleanTechnicaIn response to new Trump tariffs, China cut dysprosium, terbium, and tungsten exports—hitting U.S. EVs, wind, and military systems hard.
For investors that are thinking about “buying the dip,” as Wall Street tumbles, legendary investor Bill Gross told Bloomberg “investors should not try to ‘catch a falling knife.”
Latest Rachel Maddow show and podcast tells the incredible tale of where Trump got his ridiculous Tariffs ideas that crashed global markets this week: via a fictional “economist” made up by Peter Navarro. Can’t link here on Mastoot but did so on other sites. #tariffs #TrumpCrash #stocks
In every corner of the financial markets, money managers are sending Donald Trump the same unmistakable message: The trade war he unleashed is threatening to set off a worldwide recession — and fast. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/05/markets/recession-trade-wall-street-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #us #donaldtrump #stocks #globaleconomy #tariffs #trade #tradewar
The Japan Times · Recession trade engulfs Wall Street on tariff fight
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Michael Jäger, a member of the Taxpayers Association of Europe, said that it would be better to “bring all German gold reserves to Frankfurt or at least to Europe as quickly as possible”.
Read more: https://t.co/5Dt5yUqxf9
Unusual Whales - News · Germany is considering the withdrawal of approximately 1,200 tons of gold, valued at around $124 billion, from a U.S. Federal Reserve vault in New YorkGermany is weighing the possibility of moving a massive portion of its gold reserves out of the United States, citing unease over President Donald Trump's unpredictable approach to foreign policy.
For years, Berlin has kept 1,200 tons of its gold—roughly a third of its total reserves and the second-largest stash globally after the U.S.—in a secure underground vault at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. But according to a report by Bild, leading members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
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Nintendo said it’s sticking to its original launch date of June 5, when the Switch 2 will go on sale for $450 in the US.
Read more: https://t.co/sxYt5CiHP1
Unusual Whales - News · Nintendo to delay switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariffsNintendo Co. has announced a delay in pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console, citing concerns over the potential effects of global tariffs recently implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Originally scheduled to open for pre-orders on April 9, the company said Friday it will hold off “to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and shifting market conditions.” The delay was first reported by The Verge and CNBC.
Despite the change in pre-order timing, Nintendo confirmed it is still pl
Global stock markets plummeted further Friday after China said it would strike back at U.S. President Donald Trump with additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods, escalating a trade war that has fed fears of a recession. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/05/economy/trump-global-stocks-slump-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #donaldtrump #us #trade #tariffs #tradewar #china #stocks
The Japan Times · Stocks slump again after China fires back in trade war with tariffs on U.S. goods