U.S. stocks experienced a sharp decline on Friday after President Trump revived tariff threats against China, canceling a meeting with President Xi Jinping. This move triggered worries of a trade war, impacting markets already at record highs. While some see this as a sign of jitters due to high valuations, others believe AI will remain the primary market driver.
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Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline for the third consecutive day on Friday. Metals, auto, and financial stocks led the fall. The ongoing Iran-Israel/US