Morning Report 28 Mar 25: Trade war fears send U.S and European stocks lower

Wall Street is retreating as concerns over trade tensions intensify, with the latest Trump tariffs on auto imports casting a shadow over global growth. U.S. and European carmakers are leading declines, while industrial metals are under pressure as investors question future demand. In commodities, oil prices are firming amid falling U.S. inventories, and gold is edging back toward record highs. Looking ahead, SPI futures indicate a flat start for the ASX 200 on Friday as markets assess the ongoing trade uncertainty.

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