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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain

Top 10 Best Jobs That does not need a Four-Year College Degree.

CareerCast.com  has compiled a list of the top jobs where a four-year college degree is not required. The careers in this list are varied - from a dental hygienist to a web developer, an electrician to an administrative assistant - so there is a potential for all skills and personality types. Some of the jobs may require an associate's degree, certification, or training, but they are jobs that pay a decent wage and have good earning potential. With others, you may be able to get on-the-job training or even be self-taught. Explore these leading jobs and consider them as you investigate your career options. There are great options available for everyone and you don't necessarily need to start by going down the traditional college route. 2   Administrative Assistant CLU/E+/Getty Images Administrative assistants provide administrative support that includes conducting research, preparing reports, and handling information requests. They may also arran