
Financial markets face fear, shellshock as global trade war looms
By Saqib Iqbal AhmedNEW YORK (Reuters) -Alarm about the fallout from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs gripped global financial markets, with Wall Street’s fear level at a five-year high while financial executives expressed shock and worry about economic growth.Trillions were wiped off stock market values as investors said they were fearful about the risk of recession ahead. U.S. stock ...