#TariffsPause President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most imports, along with additional tariffs of up to 145% on goods from China and other countries, causing significant volatility in global financial markets.

• After a sharp sell-off in early April, the US market showed signs of recovery. The Nasdaq index rose 1.3%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.7%, while the Dow Jones rose slightly by less than 0.1%.

🌐 Global Situation

• According to a report by the World Bank, more than half of the 150 developing countries are facing the risk of being unable to service their debts, due to high interest rates and a decline in foreign investment flows.

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, with global trade growth only reaching 1.5%, the lowest level since the 2000s.