March 31, 2025
United States:
US Stocks Swoon as Trump Sows Economic Fear Across Wall Street
The US stock market rout intensified on Monday on fears that President Donald Trump’s next tariff rollout will deliver a shock to the global economy, with rising recession concerns leaving the S&P 500 Index on track for its worst quarter compared to the rest of the world since the 1980s.
The benchmark equities gauge slumped over 1% soon after the open in New York, teetering on the brink of a correction.
Europe:
German Prices Slow More Than Expected as ECB Weighs Next Move
German inflation slowed more than anticipated in March, nearing the European Central Bank’s 2% target as officials ponder whether to lower interest rates again at their next meeting or pause.
Consumer prices advanced 2.3% from a year ago, down from 2.6% in February, the statistics office said Monday.
Asia:
Japan Production Rises Most in 11 Months Ahead of New US Tariffs
Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts.
Factory output increased in February by 2.5% from January, the first advance in four months and marking the fastest gain since March last year, the Industry Ministry reported Monday.
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