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The World in Brief from The Economist
Understand what’s on the global agenda with this daily news briefing.
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A horrible quarter for American stocks; China’s drills around Taiwan, and more
12:18|America’s S&P 500 and NASDAQ stock indices recorded their worst quarters since 2022. Also, China began military exercises around Taiwan to “serve as a stern warning” against Taiwanese independence.
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20250401. American stocks record worst quarter in years; Le Pen barred from office, and more
03:54||Ep. 20250401The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, American stock indices, recorded their worst quarters since 2022.Stocks jittery ahead of Trump tariffs; Le Pen barred from office, and more
12:05|Global stocks fell after Donald Trump said that “all countries” would be targeted by his reciprocal tariffs unveiled on April 2nd.Le Pen found guilty; Stocks tumble ahead of Trump tariffs, and more
12:14|Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing European Parliament funds. Also, global stocks fell after Donald Trump said that “all countries” would be targeted by his reciprocal tariffs unveiled on April 2nd.20250331. Air strikes in Myanmar during earthquake rescue; Syria’s new government, and more
03:13||Ep. 20250331Myanmar’s junta continued air strikes on rebel groups across the country.Air strikes in Myanmar during earthquake rescue; Syria’s new government, and more
10:10|Air strikes in Myanmar during earthquake rescue; Syria’s new government, and moreMyanmar’s search for survivors; Syria’s new government, and more
11:39|America’s defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, said the country’s armed forces would develop a “war-fighting” command base in Japan.