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Trump's Tariffs Threaten EU Corporate Sectors: Chemicals, Automotive, and Hardware at Greatest Risk

Fitch Ratings warns that Trump's tariffs could significantly impact EU corporate sectors, especially chemicals, automotive, and hardware, by weakening revenue and profitability. EU...

Trump's Tariffs Threaten EU's Economic Giants: Chemicals, Autos, and Hardware in the Crosshairs

Fitch Ratings warns that Trump's tariffs will significantly impact Europe's chemical, automotive, and hardware sectors, affecting revenue growth and increasing competition from Chi...

EU Corporate Sectors Face Revenue Dip as Trump Tariffs Loom, Fitch Reports

Fitch Ratings warns that Trump administration tariffs will weaken EU corporate sectors' revenue and profitability, with chemicals, automotive, and hardware hardest hit. EU firms ma...

European Markets Tumble as EU Announces Tariff Retaliation Against US, Sparking Trade War Fears

European markets closed lower amid escalating trade tensions between the EU and the US, with the EU confirming retaliatory tariffs set for April 15. Fitch Ratings warns of widespre...

European Markets Tumble as EU Announces Countermeasures to US Tariffs, Sparking Trade Tensions

European markets closed lower amid escalating trade tensions as the EU prepares countermeasures to US tariffs, set to take effect April 15. Fitch Ratings warns of widespread impact...

Trump's Tariffs Threaten EU Corporate Sectors: Chemical, Automotive, and Hardware to Suffer Most

Fitch Ratings reports that Trump administration tariffs will weaken EU corporate sectors, especially chemical, automotive, and hardware, by affecting exports and supply chains, wit...

Trump's Tariffs Shake EU Corporate Sectors: Chemicals, Autos, and Hardware Hardest Hit

Fitch Ratings warns that Trump's tariffs will significantly impact EU corporate sectors, especially chemicals, autos, and hardware, by weakening revenue growth and increasing compe...

Trump's Tariffs Threaten EU Corporate Sectors: Fitch Warns of Revenue and Profitability Decline

Fitch Ratings reports that Trump administration tariffs could weaken EU corporate sectors' revenue and profitability, with chemicals, automotive, and hardware hardest hit. EU firms...

US Financial Sector Takes a Hit: Rising Recession Fears Trigger Market Downturn

The US financial sector faced a sharp decline as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration raised recession fears. Major banks and financial institutions saw significa...

US Financial Sector Takes a Hit as Tariff Wars Spark Recession Fears

The US financial sector faced significant losses as new tariffs sparked recession fears, with major banks like Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup seeing sharp stock declines...

US Financial Sector Takes a Hit: Tariffs Spark Recession Fears Among Investors

The US financial sector suffered losses as new tariffs sparked recession fears, with major institutions like Blackstone and Morgan Stanley seeing significant stock drops. Fitch Rat...

Historic Surge: US Tariff Rates to Reach Century-High Under Trump's Bold New Policy

President Trump's new tariff policy introduces a 10% baseline on all imports, with higher rates for major trading partners, pushing the effective U.S. tariff rate to 22%, a century...

China Strongly Rejects Fitch's Credit Downgrade, Calls It Unfair and Biased

China's Finance Ministry criticizes Fitch Ratings for downgrading its credit rating, calling it biased and not reflective of the country's economic stability. Fitch cites rising de...

China Slams Fitch's 'Biased' Credit Downgrade Amid Strong Economic Recovery Claims

China's Finance Ministry criticizes Fitch Ratings for a 'biased' downgrade of its sovereign credit rating, arguing it ignores the country's economic recovery and stable growth, des...

China Strongly Rejects Fitch's 'Biased' Credit Downgrade, Vows Economic Resilience

China's Finance Ministry criticizes Fitch Ratings for downgrading its credit rating, calling it biased and not reflective of the country's economic stability and growth. Fitch cite...

Fitch Predicts US Housing Market Slowdown in 2025 Due to Tariffs and Migration Policies

Fitch Ratings forecasts a slowdown in the US housing market for 2025, attributing it to higher tariffs and immigration policies that increase construction and labor costs. Housing ...

Fitch Warns: US Tariffs Create Uneven Playing Field for Global Carmakers

Fitch Ratings reports that US tariffs on auto imports have a negative and uneven impact on global carmakers, leading to potential price hikes and demand pressure, with some brands ...

Fitch Warns: US Tariffs on Auto Imports Could Drive Up Prices and Reshape Global Car Market

Fitch Ratings reports that US tariffs on auto imports could lead to higher prices and reduced demand, affecting global automakers unevenly. Some may struggle to adjust, potentially...

Fitch Ratings Warns: US Tariffs Pose Significant Challenges for Global Carmakers

Fitch Ratings reports that US tariffs on auto imports could lead to higher prices and reduced demand, affecting global carmakers differently. Some may struggle to adjust, while con...

Early Signs of Economic Disruption: US Tariffs Spark Surge in Imports and Exports

Fitch Ratings reports early economic disruption from US tariffs, with a surge in imports and exports. Canada's exports to the US, especially in autos, and Japan's shipments to Mexi...

Early Signs of Economic Disruption: How US Tariffs Are Reshaping Trade Patterns in 2023

Fitch Ratings reports early economic disruption signs from US tariffs, with a January surge in US imports as businesses front-load shipments. Industrial supplies and consumer goods...

Fitch Predicts Robust 6.5% GDP Growth for India in FY26, Despite US Tariff Challenges

Fitch Ratings forecasts a robust 6.5% GDP growth for India in FY26, highlighting the country's economic resilience amidst US tariff challenges. The report emphasizes India's low re...

Indian Banks Show Resilience: Fitch Ratings Highlights Robust Performance and Loan Quality Improvement

Fitch Ratings commends Indian banks for their strong performance and efforts in improving loan quality and diversification, leading to a decrease in bad loan formation.

Indian NBFIs Show Resilience: Large Institutions Set to Thrive Amid Economic and Regulatory Hurdles

Fitch Ratings highlights the resilience of India's large non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) amidst economic and regulatory challenges, predicting steady performance for larger...

Fitch Predicts High and Volatile EU Gas Prices by 2025: What's Driving the Surge?

Fitch Ratings forecasts high and volatile natural gas prices in Europe by 2025 due to a tight market, influenced by cold weather, increased LNG demand, and halted Russian gas impor...

India's Economic Horizon: Steady GDP Growth and Anticipated Rate Cuts to Bolster Corporate Credit in FY26

Fitch Ratings predicts India's steady GDP growth and expected interest-rate cuts in 2025 will improve corporate credit access in FY26, despite potential risks from energy prices an...

2025 Global Auto Industry Outlook: Stable Growth Amidst Challenges

Fitch Ratings projects a 2% increase in global light vehicle sales for 2025, maintaining a neutral outlook. Challenges in Europe and China due to macroeconomic pressures will resul...