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Stocks surge following Trump’s tariff pause announcement

Stocks surge as Trump pauses some tariffs; China retaliates with higher levies, raising concerns over economic stability.

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10 months ago

April 10, 2025

Ahron Young

Stocks surge as Trump pauses some tariffs; China retaliates with higher levies, raising concerns over economic stability.

In Short

U.S. stocks rallied after Trump announced a 90-day pause on certain tariffs, boosting market confidence despite ongoing economic concerns.

The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow saw significant gains, but fears of a recession and global equity declines persisted.

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday following President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on certain tariffs for most countries, shared via social media.

Market volatility increased, with stocks rebounding after an initial downturn. Around 1 p.m. in New York, Trump’s post significantly boosted all three major indexes, resulting in one of their best performances.

By midafternoon, the market gained approximately $4.8 trillion in value. Trump stated that over 75 countries sought negotiations, which led to his decision to pause tariffs, introducing a reduced reciprocal tariff of 10%.

Stable economy

Despite the upbeat news, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the economy remains stable, while JPMorgan’s CEO suggested a potential recession was looming. Trump’s new tariffs on nearly 100 nations took effect, including a 125% tariff increase on Chinese imports, which prompted Beijing to raise its levies on U.S. goods.

Market nervousness about holding long-term U.S. Treasurys contributed to a selloff in global equities, with significant declines in Japan and Europe. Furthermore, Trump signalled upcoming levies on pharmaceuticals, resulting in a decline in stocks like Merck and Pfizer.

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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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