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India is exploring the feasibility of allowing its companies to list on the London Stock Exchange, the finance ministers of India and Britain said in a joint statement after a meeting on Wednesday.

Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, hitting fresh four-year lows before recovering some ground, after China announced additional tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation against President Donald Trump s tariff policy.

Wall Street experienced volatile trading following the U.S. s increased tariffs on China, initially rallying before paring gains. Technology stocks rebounded, led by Nvidia and Microsoft, while financials also saw significant increases. Despite the day s gains, major indexes remain down from pre-tariff levels, with concerns about inflation and global growth influencing expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

Wall Street indexes fluctuated on Tuesday as hopes for tariff delays faded ahead of a looming deadline. Despite an initial rally, stocks wavered after the White House confirmed tariffs would proceed, causing investors to lose confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, while the S&P 500 saw marginal gains, and the Nasdaq Composite declined, reflecting market uncertainty.

Short sellers targeting U.S. companies have gained $127 billion on paper from April 2 through Monday after President Donald Trump s sweeping tariffs sparked a sharp selloff in stocks, according to data and analytics company Ortex Technologies.

Gold prices rose back above $3,000 per ounce on Tuesday as a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating trade tensions between the world s two largest economies lifted demand for the safe-haven asset.

Amid escalating trade tensions sparked by President Trump s tariffs, the U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies, while China s offshore yuan plummeted to a record low. Investors sought safe-haven assets like the yen and Swiss franc, fearing a potential global recession.

British stocks rebounded strongly on Tuesday, fueled by hopes of softened U.S. import tariffs, with the FTSE 100 experiencing its largest daily increase since March 2022. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to meet with the U.S. Treasury Secretary amid discussions for a new economic partnership aimed at reducing tariff levies. However, uncertainty remains due to ongoing U.S.

European shares rebounded from recent lows as investors reacted to the ongoing trade tensions and potential counter-tariffs. The STOXX 600 index experienced a significant increase, driven by gains in various sectors, including defense, financials, and healthcare. While concerns about a global recession persist, analysts suggest European equities remain attractive due to valuations and potential stimulus measures.