The S&P 500 index dropped 3.2% on October 29th, 2019, as the United States and China continue to trade tariffs.

The U.S. stock market fell by more than 3% on October 29th, 2019, following a decision by President Donald Trump to postpone his tariff increase against China until December 15th. The decision was made in an attempt to give the two countries more time to negotiate a trade deal before the higher tariffs are implemented. While investors welcomed the delay in new tariffs, they remained wary of a potential trade war between the two countries.

U.S. stock futures fall after Trump postpones China tariffs

What is a tariff?

A tariff is a tax placed on goods coming into or leaving a country in order to protect domestic industries from foreign competition and encourage consumers to buy local products instead of imported ones.

Why is the Stock Market down today?

Stock Market Today: Uptrend continues; S&P 500 hits record high

On October 29th, 2019, the S&P 500 dropped 3%, while both Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite fell by 2%. This comes after weeks of volatility that saw stock markets hit record highs and then plummet due to fears of a global economic slowdown due to the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

In August 2018, President Donald Trump announced that he would impose 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods coming into America starting September 1st.

In response, China retaliated with $60 billion worth of new tariffs against American goods.

This resulted in both countries imposing higher taxes on each other’s imports until it became clear that neither side was willing or able to back down.

On September 24th, 2018 – just days before planned implementation – President Trump announced that he would delay these new tariffs for three months in order for further negotiations with China.

After this three month period expired without any agreement being reached between both sides (in fact there were no formal negotiations), President Trump announced that he would be increasing these new tariffs from 10% up to 25% on January 1st 2019.

Disney is facing a boycott from viewers after the company announced it would no longer show advertisements for junk food on its children’s channels.

Disney has been forced to cancel several of its movies, including Frozen 2, after fans decided to boycott the company in response to its decision to ban junk food ads. The entertainment giant announced that it would no longer air ads for unhealthy products on its children’s channels. However, this decision was met with criticism from viewers who argued that Disney should not be in charge of deciding what is healthy and what isn’t.

The news came after several celebrities took a stand against Disney over their continued relationship with the National Rifle Association (NRA). They include George Clooney, Julianne Moore and director Judd Apatow. It was also revealed that Disney had donated $1 million to the NRA Foundation in 2017.

What is the boycott?

A protest movement against a person or group because of their politics or actions. Protests are generally peaceful but can turn violent if people feel strongly enough about an issue. The most famous example of a boycott is probably Coca-Cola’s 1985 advert featuring American football star Mean Joe Green and his coke bottle counterpart. This commercial caused outrage among anti-nuclear activists who launched a nationwide campaign against Coca-Cola.

What are some examples of boycotts?

The 2019 Women’s March saw more than 1 million people across America protesting Donald Trump’s presidency as part of a national strike.
Other examples include:
The Montgomery Bus Boycott – In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking an 11-month boycott which ended segregation on public transport.
The Woolworths Boycott – The South African anti-apartheid movement led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu called for consumers to stop shopping at Woolworths stores until they withdrew from South Africa.
The McStrike – Workers at McDonald’s restaurants across Britain went on strike in 2018 demanding better pay and conditions.
The 2018 Women’s March – More than 3 million people marched worldwide following Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President.

The government has put a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars from 2040.

Diesel cars are set to be banned from 2040, as part of the government’s plans to tackle air pollution. The decision was announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove in July 2019, with the plan to make all new cars and vans non-polluting. It is estimated that there are currently more than nine million diesel vehicles on Britain’s roads, which is why the government has set a deadline for when they will no longer be sold.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Some drivers will still be able to buy new diesel or petrol cars after 2040, such as those who need them for work purposes or disabled drivers who require an adapted vehicle. The ban does not apply to commercial vehicles such as lorries and buses either.

Sri Lanka is facing a crisis over the detention of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka is facing a political crisis after President Maithripala Sirisena ordered the arrest of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has been holed up in his home since Sunday. Sirisena’s order came after police raided Rajapaksa’s home in Colombo on Tuesday morning, but he was not there. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Supreme Court on Monday and Rajapaksa was expected to be questioned about alleged corruption during his decade-long rule.

Rajapaksa has denied any wrongdoing and called for an emergency meeting of parliament to discuss what he called “an extraordinary attack” on democracy. The government says it will not let parliament meet until it locates Rajapaksa.

What happened between Sirisena and Rajapaksa?

“Sirisena’s U-turn came after he sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last week, saying that he had lost confidence in him. He then installed Mahinda Rajapakse as prime minister and made him leader of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The move sparked violent protests across the country, with demonstrators accusing Sirisena of trying to usurp power through a coup.”

The UK government has announced a series of measures to tackle the diesel shortage, including setting up a temporary refinery.

The UK government has announced a series of measures to tackle the diesel shortage, including setting up a temporary refinery. The country is currently experiencing one of its worst-ever shortages in diesel fuel supplies. This is due to the fact that so many people are stockpiling it before the tax on it increases on January 1st. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, said that a temporary refinery would be set up in Wales and would help ensure there was enough fuel for people to get around.

Sunak also said that new incentives would be introduced for people who use less fuel by installing devices such as eco-boosts and other modifications to their vehicles. He added that this would not only reduce congestion but also help tackle climate change.

Sami switched to the Lib Dems in June 2021.

The Lib Dems were once a strong force in British politics, but they have been on the decline for years. In fact, they lost all of their seats in the 2015 general election and were forced to rely on MPs from other parties to form a coalition government with David Cameron’s Conservatives. The Lib Dems have been trying to make a comeback ever since, but it seems like the only person who thinks that they can win is Sami Shah.

Why did Sami switch?

Sami switched from Labour to the Liberal Democrats in June 2021 after feeling betrayed by his party. He was particularly upset about his leader Sir Keir Starmer’s decision not to stand up for him during an interview with Channel 4 News, where he was accused of being “anti-Semitic” and “Islamophobic”. He also felt that there was no way he could run for Parliament as a Labour candidate after receiving death threats over his religion and ethnicity.

Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters after a disappointing week.

Phil Mickelson was one of the most anticipated players at this year’s Masters, but the 48-year-old golfer withdrew from the tournament after a disappointing first two rounds. Mickelson was ranked number one in the world when he won his first green jacket in 2004, and many people were expecting him to win again. But with his wife Amy battling breast cancer, Phil decided to skip the tournament to be with her. The pair got married in 2013 and have three children together.

Why is Phil not playing in the Masters?

Phil Mickelson’s wife Amy has been battling breast cancer since 2018. She had a double mastectomy last year and underwent chemotherapy before being declared cancer free. However, she recently learned that her cancer had returned and is currently undergoing treatment for it.

Bold and Beautiful fans were shocked when Finn revealed he was leaving the show.

Finn is one of the most popular characters on Bold and Beautiful, but he shocked fans when he announced that he was leaving the show. In August 2021, Finn’s alter ego, Liam Cooper, made a big announcement. The character is known for being one of the most beloved on B&B, so many viewers were confused by his decision to leave. So why did Finn leave Bold and Beautiful?

What happened in Bold and Beautiful?

On August 15th 2021, Liam Cooper (played by Scott Clifton) made a shocking announcement to his wife Maya (played by Karla Mosley). He told her that he was leaving her for his former lover Macy Alexander (played by Laura Wright). The couple had been married for years before Liam revealed that he had cheated on Maya with Macy. Viewers have watched as Liam tried to make amends with his wife since then.

The Sami switch is a proposed solution to the Brexit crisis.

The Sami switch is a proposed solution to the Brexit crisis, which would involve the UK remaining in the European Union’s Single Market, but without being a member of its Customs Union. The proposal was first suggested by German politician Sigmar Gabriel and was later endorsed by his successor as leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Andrea Nahles. The plan has also been backed by other members of Germany’s SPD and could form part of an alternative deal to Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement.

What is the Sami switch?

The Sami switch refers to the idea that if the UK cannot remain in both its Single Market and its Customs Union, it should instead be allowed to stay in only one or other. It’s named after SPD politician Sigmar Gabriel, who first suggested it back in 2018. He said that “the British government must decide whether they want to be fully inside Europe – including with open borders – or outside like Canada”. This proposal was later picked up by Andrea Nahles, who replaced Gabriel as leader of Germany’s SPD following their poor performance at last year’s federal election.

How does it work?

The UK would remain in both its Single Market and its Customs Union for a transitional period until December 31st 2021, during which time a new trade deal would be negotiated between Britain and Brussels.

After this period ends, however, Britain would leave both these arrangements and instead join an outer tier that includes countries such as Norway and Switzerland.

This outer tier is not part of either the EU’s single market or customs union but still allows free movement between countries within it.

There are two main problems with this plan: