1. FTSE 100 tanks as tariff meltdown continues, new Trump threat
London looked like escaping from the worst of the stock market bloodbath, but just before the close President Trump threatened to ramp up levies against China after its retaliation last week, sending markets spiralling lower again.
2. Markets are flying blind
Markets have entered a “high-volatility, low-visibility” zone, say analysts, and investors should prepare for more swings before a recovery takes hold.
3. Please from a Trump ally for tariff window
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has called on President Donald Trump to delay his sweeping new trade tariffs, warning they could trigger a “self-induced, economic nuclear winter.”
4. EU offers US tariff deal
The European Union said it has offered a deal to Washington, offering "zero-for-zero tariffs" on industrial goods.
5. ATOME rises on deal to start building green fertiliser project
With good news stories few and far between on Monday, ATOME was a rare positive mover after signing a definitive engineering, procurement and construction contract for its lead project.