World Shares Showing Resilience Amid Tariff Concerns
Global markets displayed resilience on Monday as European and Asian shares posted gains despite ongoing apprehensions surrounding President Trump’s tariff policies. Tech giant Nvidia experienced a notable 5.2% pre-market surge following announcements of permissions to supply advanced chips to China for artificial technology development.
In Europe, Germany’s DAX advanced by 0.3% to reach 24,222.95, while Paris’ CAC 40 saw a marginal uptick to 7,812.14. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged by 1.6% to 24,590.12, juxtaposed with a 0.4% decline in the Shanghai Composite to 3,505.00. The Chinese economy displayed signs of deceleration in the previous quarter amidst escalating trade tensions triggered by Trump’s tariff strategies.
Recent economic data indicated a solid 5.2% annual growth rate, slightly lower than the 5.4% recorded in the preceding quarter. Notably, the proposed tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1, allowing room for further negotiation. On Wall Street, the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq composite registered modest gains on Monday, reflecting cautious optimism amidst tariff uncertainties.
Concerns loom over the potential economic repercussions should all proposed tariffs be implemented by the August deadline, heightening recession risks.