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Stocks rise ahead of Trump’s tariff announcements

Dow rises over 200 points amid Wall Street’s volatility ahead of Trump’s imminent tariff announcements.

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10 months ago

April 3, 2025

Ahron Young

Dow rises over 200 points amid Wall Street’s volatility ahead of Trump’s imminent tariff announcements.

In Short

Stocks rose on Wednesday as traders anticipated President Trump’s new tariffs, with the S&P 500 up 0.67% and Tesla shares gaining 5.3%.

There is uncertainty over the tariffs’ details and their economic impact, leading to mixed market sentiments.

Stocks gained on Wednesday as traders prepared for President Trump’s imminent tariff rollout.

The S&P 500 rose 0.67% to 5,670.97, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.87% to 17,601.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a rise of 235.36 points, or 0.56%, ending at 42,225.32. Earlier in the day, the S&P 500 had dipped more than 1%.

Tesla shares improved by 5.3% following reports that Elon Musk intends to step down from his advisory role.

The increases came ahead of the expected introduction of reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration, intended to apply to all countries. The levies will be effective immediately after the announcement scheduled for later today.

Specific details about the tariffs remain unclear, leading to concerns about which sectors will be affected and the potential economic slowdown. The administration has yet to determine exact tariff levels, with various options still under consideration.

There are mixed sentiments in the market, with some wanting lower tariffs than previously indicated, which were suggested to be around 20% on most imports.

Market reactions to Trump’s tariff announcements have led to recent fluctuations, with the broad market index down five of the last six weeks. Despite the current sell-off, some investors believe that the decline may be excessive.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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