TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, March 21, 2025. Here are the highlights: Stocks Fall as Central Banks Flag Rising Global Risks; 10 Largest Economies in the World by GDP, US Remains Strong; and Trump Signs Order Aimed at Dismantling U.S. Department of Education.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Stocks Fall as Central Banks Flag Rising Global Risks

World stock markets slipped on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as the U.S. Federal Reserve and a trio of Europe's top central banks warned about rising levels of global uncertainty.

Trade war and actual war worries pushed Europe's main share indexes down almost 1% (.STOXX). Wall Street futures were 0.5% in the red, while safe-haven government bonds were back in demand and gold hit its latest record high. 

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2. 10 Largest Economies in the World by GDP, US Remains Strong

Foreseeing market trends have increasingly become arduous in recent years, with many countries facing different gruelling setbacks everyday. But, some of the largest economies in the world remain steadfast with their admirable adjustments on the ongoing international policies.

Formidable countries including the U.S., China, Germany, and Japan consistently assert dominance through their financial prowess and industrial capabilities. 

In this article, we’ll unveil the world’s top economies with the largest gross domestic product (GDP), based on the data published by Investopedia and IMF. 

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3. Trump Signs Order Aimed at Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

Flanked by students and educators, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 20, 2025, signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education, making good on a longstanding campaign promise to conservatives.

The order is designed to leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms liberal education advocates.

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