Stock Market Struggles Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Decisions
The stock market faces turbulence as investors react to Federal Reserve decisions, tariff concerns, and corporate earnings. Here’s what you need to know!
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The S&P 500 is trying to snap a four-week losing streak, but uncertainty around tariffs and Federal Reserve
policies is keeping investors on edge.
The Dow is up 1.1% this week, while the Nasdaq is down 0.4%, marking its fifth straight losing
week.
The Fed’s decision to maintain its forecast for two rate cuts this year provided some relief, but concerns
over inflation and economic slowdown persist.
President Trump’s tariff policies continue to rattle investors.
The European Union may delay its retaliatory tariffs until mid-April, but uncertainty remains.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that tariffs could delay inflation progress, adding to market concerns.
Companies like Nike and FedEx have already warned that tariffs are impacting their earnings.
Tesla’s stock took a hit after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target due to weak auto deliveries.
The company also recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a potential exterior panel issue.
Despite these setbacks, some analysts remain optimistic about Tesla’s long-term growth.
Accenture’s stock plunged over 7% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings, citing government spending cuts as a major factor.
FedEx also saw its shares drop more than 5% after missing earnings expectations, blaming economic uncertainty and weak
demand.
Gold prices hit a new record high, trading above $3,000 per ounce, as investors seek safe-haven assets.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin saw a sharp drop to $84,100 after briefly touching $87,500, as regulatory uncertainty continues to impact
the crypto market.
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