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The S&P 500 fell sharply 1.2% on Tuesday, marking its first two-week loss since June, as traders reacted to the implementation of President Trump’s new 10% global tariffs taking effect. This move, which the Supreme Court had previously struck down, signals continued trade tensions. Entrata is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO, while Fresenius Medical Care dropped 7% after reporting a flat 2026 growth outlook and cost updates.
Deals & Finance
Sify Infinit is seeking a $4.2 billion valuation in a potential India IPO next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, Russia is shifting oil shipments to larger tankers at a new at-sea site to cope with increased exports to China. Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves likened the tariff situation to snowstorms disrupting airline traffic, highlighting operational challenges.
Macro & Policy
Japan may intervene to buy yen amid speculation over the new tariffs’ impact. The Ecuador government is eyeing a $4 billion bond sale return. BlackRock sees European credit spreads remaining range-bound, while Muni bonds are poised for a solid year as markets stabilize.
Market Reactions
The dollar rose gently as Treasury yields increased, though Bitcoin slid below $63k, wiping out half its October record high. Hong Kong stocks slipped lower amid AI disruption fears, and Taiwan’s Taiex index fell 0.3% as trade tensions lingered.
Corporate News
Convatec shares jumped 8% on a growth target raise despite a $72 million writedown. Air France-KLM reported a net loss due to €2.8 billion charges, while StanChart launched a $1.5 billion buyback after CFO Diego De Giorgi’s exit.
Global Context
China banned exports of dual-use items to Japanese entities, escalating trade disputes. Australia exporters brace for policy shifts, and Thai tourism rebounds as Chinese travelers return.
Warnings & Trends
Citrini Research warns of AI disruption risks, while BYD logged a near-triple European sales increase. LNG prices face pressure from supply waves, and copper jumped on tariff relief hopes.
Final Notes
Japan maintains close US dialogue on forex, and Taiwan’s Taiex fell amid AI and tariff fears. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan continue IPO partnerships, while Airbnb faces regulatory scrutiny.
S&P 500 Falls 1.2% Marking First Two-Week Loss Since June Entrata Working With Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan on IPO Fresenius Medical Care Falls 7% After 2026 Flat Growth Outlook Sify Infinit Seeks $4.2 Billion Valuation in India IPO Russia Shifts Oil Shipments to Larger Tankers for China Japan May Intervene to Buy Yen Amid Tariff Speculation Ecuador Eyes $4B Bond Sale Return BlackRock Sees European Credit Spreads Steady Muni Bonds Poised for Solid 2026 Year Bitcoin Slips Below $63k, Wipes Out 50% from Oct High Hong Kong Stocks Slip Lower Amid AI Disruption Fears Taiwan Taiex Index Falls 0.3% on AI, Tariff Fears Convatec Shares Jump 8% on Growth Target Raise Air France-KLM Reports Net Loss on €2.8B Charges StanChart Launches $1.5B Buyback After CFO Exit China Bans Exports of Dual-Use Items to Japanese Entities Australian Exporters Brace for Trump Policy Shifts Thai Tourism Rebounds as Chinese Travelers Return Citrini Research Warns of AI Disruption Risks BYD Logs Near-Tripling European Sales Growth LNG Supply Wave to Hit Prices But Demand Firm Copper Jumps on Tariff Relief Hopes in China Japan Maintains Close US Dialogue on Forex Taiwan Taiex Falls on AI, Tariff Fears Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Continue IPO Partnerships JPMorgan Chase & Co. Continues IPO Collaborations