1. Trump sets sights on Europe as Canada, Mexico, China tariffs hit
“It will definitely happen with the European Union, I can tell you that,” Trump told reporters.
2. FTSE 100 tumbles as Trump trade war hammers stocks
London's blue chips faced a steep decline as trade war fears ensued on the back of Trump's tariffs.
3. Speedy Hire drops almost a third after profit warning
“Lower than anticipated profitability for the full year” was expected, reflecting the wider downturn within the economy.
4. UK economic growth projection axed after sluggish end to 2024
The EY Item Club became the latest to axe projections for the economy over 2025.
5. Diageo slides as Trump tariffs to hit Mexican, Canadian production
According to Jefferies analysts, 46.2% of Diageo’s sales in the US were made up of imports from Mexico and Canada.
And with small caps
Polarean Imaging signs Taiwan agreement as first distribution deal
IQ-AI's Imaging Biometrics expands distribution deal with Bayer's Blackford