Share market closes at two-month high as China says it’s open to trade talks with US — As it happened

18h agoFri 2 May 2025 at 4:06am Market snapshot ASX 200: +1.1% to 8,238 points (live values below) Australian dollar: +0.47% to 64.08 US cents S&P 500: +0.6% to 5,604 points Nasdaq: +1.5% to 17,710 points FTSE: flat at 8,496 points EuroStoxx: flat at 527 points Spot gold: +0.5% to $US3,255/ounce Brent crude: +0.7% $US62.56/barrel … Read more

Trump, Trade & Tariffs: 3 Things You Need to Know

Global Market Turmoil: A Temporary Truce? Table of Contents Global Market Turmoil: A Temporary Truce? Global Market Turmoil: A Temporary Truce? The Calm before the Storm? America’s Viewpoint Understanding Trade Deficits The Mechanics of Tariffs Frequently Asked Questions NEW YORK — May 9, 2024 — Global markets have found a brief respite, but the underlying … Read more