Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending

Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending

The global market rout on Thursday, sparked by President Donald Trump’s announcement of widespread tariffs, had an outsized effect on fintech companies and credit card issuers that are closely tied to consumer spending and credit. Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later purchasing options, plunged 19%, while stock trading app Robinhood slid 10% and payments…

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Klarna’s nearing a critical U.S. IPO — and it’s the biggest test of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s 20-year reign

Klarna’s nearing a critical U.S. IPO — and it’s the biggest test of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s 20-year reign

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, speaking at a fintech event in London on Monday, April 4, 2022. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty Images LONDON — After 20 years in the role as Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski is about to face his toughest test yet as the financial technology firm prepares for its blockbuster debut…

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