US markets plunge amid recession fears | BBC News

A sell-off in global shares eased in Europe on Tuesday following a sharp fall in US stocks that came as investors raised concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. It followed the US president saying in a TV interview that the world's biggest economy was in a "period of transition", when asked about suggestions of a potential recession. Since those remarks were broadcast on Sunday, top Trump officials and advisers have sought to calm investor fears. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #StockMarket #BBCNews