# Global Markets
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Cracks in the Citadel: One Year After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day,’ the Cost of Isolationism Mounts
One year after the 'Liberation Day' tariff overhaul, the Trump administration has introduced 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals and unified 25% levies on metal derivatives. These aggressive moves have accelerated a global shift away from U.S. assets and imposed multi-billion dollar costs on domestic automakers, failing to resolve underlying fiscal deficits.
Crude Awakening: Geopolitical Brinkmanship and Protectionist Pivots Roil Global Markets
International oil prices have surged over 11% following threats to the Strait of Hormuz and escalating Middle East tensions. Amidst this volatility, the U.S. has imposed 100% tariffs on patented drugs, while China focuses on expanding its digital yuan and managing a surge in domestic stock market participation.
Wall Street Retails as Tesla Miss and Chip Sector Slump Spark Global Tech Rout
U.S. markets opened significantly lower as a combination of Tesla's delivery shortfall and a sharp decline in memory chip stocks triggered a broad tech sell-off. The downturn, which also hit European markets, reflects deepening concerns over EV demand and the durability of the semiconductor recovery.
Middle East Conflagration: Asian Markets Plunge as Iran Conflict Escalates
Asian stock markets crashed by 5% and oil prices surged past $115 as the conflict in Iran escalated with the entry of Houthi rebels and a massive U.S. troop surge. The burgeoning regional war has triggered a global flight to safety, devitalizing crypto markets and threatening the stability of the global energy supply chain.
Tech Fatigue: Semiconductor Slump and Big Tech Retreat Drag Wall Street Lower
U.S. markets opened lower on March 26, led by a 1% drop in the Nasdaq as semiconductor stocks and Big Tech giants faced a coordinated sell-off. While memory chip makers like Micron struggled, MARA Holdings surged on a billion-dollar debt buyback and Bitcoin liquidation.
Markets Glimmer with Peace Hopes as Chinese Tech Leads Global Rally Amid Mideast Brinkmanship
Global markets rallied on optimism for a US-Iran ceasefire, with Chinese tech stocks leading the surge following strong earnings. However, the diplomatic reality remains fraught as Iran rejects US terms and Israel intensifies strikes to preempt a potential peace deal.
Making AI a ‘Digital Colleague’: How a Chinese Asset Manager Rewires Research, Trading and Risk
Zhiyu Zhishan Investment has built an integrated AI system, “AI Cybertan,” that embeds machine learning across research, trading, risk and backtesting rather than treating AI as a mere efficiency tool. The firm argues this infrastructure approach yields more consistent decision‑making across global markets, but warns that AI’s opportunities come with heightened uncertainty and governance demands.