Global stocks slide as Trump tariffs hit markets
Source: BBC
Stock markets in London, Paris and Berlin fell as trading began on Thursday after US President Donald Trump's sweeping announcements on tariffs.The UK's FTSE 100 share index was down 1% while France's Cac 40 fell 1.7%.Earlier Asian markets had slid, while the price of gold, which is seen as a safer assest in times of turbulance, climbed to a record high.Traders are concerned about the global economic impact of…
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