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U.S. Stocks Plunge Amid Trade Tensions; London Soars

3/18/2025

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U.S. stock indexes took a hit on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.07% as worries over trade policies and geopolitical tensions loomed large. Despite encouraging economic news like increased housing starts, investor confidence faltered. Meanwhile, London stocks surged, buoyed by Germany's green light on defense spending, propelling the DAX to a record high.

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U.S. stock indexes took a hit on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.07% as worries over trade policies and geopolitical tensions loomed large. Despite encouraging economic news like increased housing starts, investor confidence faltered. Meanwhile, London stocks surged, buoyed by Germany's green light on defense spending, propelling the DAX to a record high.