Trump’s Comments on Defense and Renewables Cause Major Stock Shifts
Trump’s remarks on defense spending and renewable energy are shaking up stock markets globally, creating uncertainty for investors.
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Washington: Just days before he takes office, Donald Trump is already making waves in the stock market. His comments about everything from defense to renewable energy are causing quite a stir.
For instance, shares in wind energy companies like Orsted and Siemens took a hit, dropping over 4% after Trump mentioned he wouldn’t allow new wind farms during his second term. Ouch!
On the flip side, defense contractors are seeing a boost. Trump urged NATO countries to spend 5% of their GDP on defense, which is way more than the current target. Companies like Kongsberg and Saab saw their stocks rise by over 5%.
This is just a sneak peek of the kind of market swings we might see during his presidency. Even companies in Australia felt the impact, with a miner’s stock skyrocketing 52% after Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Analysts are scratching their heads, wondering what this all means for trade and foreign policy once he’s in office. It’s creating a lot of uncertainty for investors.
Overall, European stocks that are sensitive to tariffs have been lagging behind, with fears of a potential trade war weighing heavily on profits. It’s a wild ride out there!
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