Trump's 'erratic' policies push $22bn out of US equities in 21 days

European popularity rises at the same time

Sorin Dojan
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Donald Trump’s capricious and pro-tariff presidency has pushed investors away from US markets and into European equities, as the old continent sees “stable geopolitical backdrop”.

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