“Black Monday” sees markets plunge amid US tariffs

Written by on April 7, 2025

JOHANNESBURG - Monday has been marked as Black Monday in the financial world – a day that’s seen markets around the globe take a nose dive, with ripple effects being felt from Wall Street to the JSE.

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The dramatic sell-off follows renewed fears sparked by the Trump administration’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs – reigniting global trade tensions. 

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