Wall Street Hedge Funds Face Major Margin Calls Following Trump’s Market Chaos

The global financial markets experienced a dramatic sell-off following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, leading to record margin calls for hedge funds. This unprecedented downturn was triggered by escalating tariffs and the subsequent market volatility impacting equities, commodities, and interest rates. Large Wall Street banks issued emergency margin calls to hedge fund clients, demanding them to bolster their collateral as their portfolio value plummeted. Analysts compare this recent event to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.