Emre Yumlu 
This huge sell-off in global markets due to tariffs is forcing investors to be cautious. While economic and trade wars are causing investors to turn to bonds as a safe haven, volatility continues in stocks and commodity markets.
Global Markets in Turmoil: Tariffs and Declines Affect Markets
Global stock markets have experienced a huge sell-off in recent days, especially due to Trump’s new tariffs and China’s response. These economic and trade wars have forced investors to be cautious and increased the search for safe havens. The volatility in global stocks and commodity markets creates uncertainty about the future of the markets.
What is the Situation of World Stock Exchanges?
American Stock Exchanges: American Stock Exchanges have kept up with the turbulent course of global markets and major indices have experienced major losses in value.
- Nasdaq: -2.98% at 16,043.56.
- Dow Jones: -2.71% at 39,462.53,
- S&P 500: -2.73% at 5,246.38.
This was the worst trading day since March 2020. The global sell-off accelerated after the S&P 500 had its worst day ever, with a total loss of around $2.5 trillion.
European stock markets: European stock markets were similarly hit hard:
- DAX fell -4.25% to 20,775.10,
- FTSE 100 fell -4.05% to 8,132.74.
- CAC 40 fell -3.94%, adding to investors’ concerns.
- The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell the most since March 2020, with European stocks seeing a sharp sell-off.
Asia Pacific stocks: Asia Pacific stocks also suffered from the global sell-off:
- Nikkei 225 fell -2.15% to 32,897.50. (Premarket futures)
- The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell to its lowest level in two months, reflecting regional concerns.
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