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Market stress signals are flashing bright

As a rout in global equity markets deepened on Monday amid tariff turmoil, the signs of stress across financial markets have started to flash brightly. "It's quite clear that the market is in a panic," said Van Luu, global head of FX and fixed income strategy, Russell Investments. The asset manager's gauge of investor risk aversion, which incorporates pricing trends and sentiment indicators, was approaching levels last seen in September-October 2022, when global central banks started an unprecedented run of interest rate hikes.

Where Will Bitcoin Be in 10 Years?

In the last 10 years, the world's leading digital asset has produced a monster return of 32,530% (as of April 3). Bitcoin's price is under pressure, down 22% from its peak, due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Where will Bitcoin be in 10 years?

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war. Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs announced last week. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th,” he wrote on Truth Social.

Morning Bid: Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'

The White House does not seem concerned enough about crashing global stock prices to reverse its massive trade tariffs, and the Federal Reserve appears in no hurry to deliver rapid interest rate cuts. * On Sunday, Trump indicated he was not concerned about losses that have already wiped out trillions of dollars in value from share markets around the world. Taiwan's president has taken to X to pledge a "golden age" of shared prosperity with the U.S.