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The ASX200 ended the day about where it started, with strong gains for goldminers as the yellow metal breached $US2,900 an ounce for the first time.

The recent oil price hikes have boosted the prospects of the energy market, making investment in oil & gas stocks a suitable choice. Thus, adding quality oil and gas stocks Obsidian Energy (OBE), Suncor Energy (SU), and VAALCO Energy (EGY), which are benefiting from rising energy prices, could be ideal…

Global shares react to Trump's tariffs, Japan's record surplus, and currency fluctuations. Stay updated on market trends.

The ASX200 has fallen after US President Donald Trump said he would impose new levies on steel and aluminium imports.

The export-heavy FTSE was weighed down partly by a recovery in the value of the pound earlier in the day.

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The last time we played around with tariffs was back in 2018 when we started a trade war with China. To say the least that was very negative for stocks as the S&P 500 (SPY) tanked the second half of the year. We need to learn from those history lessons…

Stocks slumped at the start of Monday's session after the Trump administration's weekend tariff announcement.

Britain is less vulnerable to US tariffs than other nations, but shares a historic responsibility. A recession would mean dark days for everyone, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Mr Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, but agreed to pause the measure for Mexico after a call with the country’s president.

President Trump's tariffs cause global market turmoil, impacting stocks, bitcoin, and inflation concerns.