Today's top 5 stories highlight how global volatility, trade policy, and interest rates reshape business decisions from London to Tokyo, from gold price records to shifting car production.

Markets tumbled as Trump’s 145% China tariffs ignited panic. The S&P dropped 3.5%, and gold surged. Inflation slowed, but recession fears grew.

From gold price swings to tariff retaliation and rising mental health risks, today’s top 5 global business stories spotlight pressure points small business owners can’t ignore.

Gold prices are soaring, driven by inflation concerns, a weaker U.S. dollar, economic uncertainty, and central bank rate policies. Here’s what’s fueling the historic surge.