Trump tariffs

4E: Trump's tariffs are about to take effect, and the market is on high alert, with risk aversion rising

ChainCatcher news, according to 4E monitoring, Trump's reciprocal tariffs are imminent, and U.S. stocks opened lower due to heightened risk aversion in the early session. However, Chicago PMI data exceeded expectations, boosting risk sentiment, and coupled with quarter-end rebalancing trades, U.S. stocks narrowed their losses during the day, ending with mixed results among major indices. The S&P 500 rose by 0.55%, down 5.75% in March, and down 4.59% for the quarter; the Dow Jones increased by 1.00%, closing down 4.20% for the month, and down 1.28% for the quarter; the Nasdaq slightly fell by 0.14%, plummeting 8.21% in March, and down 10.42% for the quarter. Tech stocks were generally sluggish, with the "Tech Seven Sisters" index dropping 14.83% in the first quarter, led by Tesla down 35.83%, followed closely by Nvidia down 19.29%.The cryptocurrency market fluctuated narrowly, with Bitcoin rebounding to $84,000 under the boost from U.S. stocks, but retreated after the market closed, reporting $82,781 at press time, up 1.18% in 24 hours. After recording an 18% drop in February, it ended March with a further decline of 3.5%. Ethereum returned above $1,800, after a heavy drop of 32% in February, it fell another 18% in March, disappointing market expectations and resulting in very negative market sentiment.In the forex and commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index strengthened slightly, rising 0.18%, with a cumulative decline of 3.15% in March and a cumulative decline of 3.94% for the quarter; geopolitical tensions escalated, with U.S. oil rising over 3.05%, accumulating over 3.08% in March and up 1.39% for the quarter. Funds rushed into safe havens, with spot gold rising 1.25% to $3,145, hitting a new high, accumulating a 9.33% increase in March and an 18.48% increase for the quarter.Global major assets are affected by Trump's tariffs, and his erratic attitude exacerbates market uncertainty about future expectations. As the tariff liberation day approaches, the market feels increasingly uneasy, which may further amplify market volatility.

4E: The market digests the Federal Reserve's decision and refocuses on Trump's tariffs, leading to declines in the US stock and cryptocurrency markets

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, after the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting, the upward trend of U.S. stocks could not be sustained. Economic uncertainty and Trump's tariff plans cast a shadow, leading to a volatile decline in major U.S. stock indices on Thursday. The S&P 500 fell by 0.2%, the Dow Jones dropped by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq decreased by 0.3%. Large tech stocks saw more declines than gains, with Tesla slightly up by 0.1%.The cryptocurrency market showed volatility but overall presented a mild upward trend. Last night, influenced by the U.S. stock market, coupled with Trump's reiteration of old themes in his speech at the DAS summit without any substantial positive news, Bitcoin experienced a rapid decline. As of the time of writing, it has rebounded to $84,650, down 1.33% in the last 24 hours. Most other mainstream tokens have seen some pullback. BNB's on-chain performance has recovered, continuing to be a focus for investors.In the forex and commodities sector, risk aversion dominated the market, with the U.S. dollar index rising by 0.40%, extending Wednesday's gains; investors are paying attention to the Trump administration's sanctions on Iran, with international oil prices closing up over 1.6%; spot gold slightly retreated after reaching a historical high, with a cumulative increase of nearly 16% this year.The market is digesting the Federal Reserve's decision, but investors are concerned that Trump may impose more tariffs in April, questioning whether the potential inflation caused by tariffs will limit the Fed's expected significant rate cuts, leading to a clear risk-averse sentiment in the U.S. stock market.

4E: The uncertainty of Trump's tariffs intensifies volatility, U.S. stocks fluctuate, and the cryptocurrency market shows mixed performance

ChainCatcher news, Trump held his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, confirming that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect as scheduled, and claiming that a 25% tariff will be imposed on the EU. Additionally, new home sales in the U.S. fell to a three-month low in January, further indicating signs of weak consumer demand. The combination of tariff policies and poor consumption data has raised concerns in the market about the economic growth outlook.According to 4E monitoring, U.S. stocks initially rose across the board, but fell back from intraday highs under the impact of Trump's tariff remarks, ultimately closing mixed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which had fallen for four consecutive days, slightly increased by 0.01% and 0.26%, respectively, while the Dow Jones fell by 0.43%. Most tech stocks rose, with Nvidia leading the gains by over 3% ahead of its earnings report, while Tesla dropped 3.96% due to declining sales. After hours, Nvidia reported fourth-quarter results and current quarter guidance that both exceeded market expectations, alleviating concerns about its AI chip production and computing power demand.The cryptocurrency market did not follow the tech stock rebound, with Bitcoin dropping again, hitting a low of $82,256, currently reported at $84,705, down 4.84% in 24 hours. The top ten mainstream coins by market cap collectively declined, with ETH and SOL falling by 5.46% and 3.9%, respectively. Altcoins showed mixed performance, with some rising against the trend, exhibiting signs of "sucking blood" from Bitcoin, causing Bitcoin's market share to drop from 61% to 59.5% within two days. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $337 million yesterday, marking seven consecutive days of capital outflow.In the forex and commodities sector, Trump's tariff remarks became the focus, with the dollar stabilizing and rebounding on Wednesday, while gold prices stabilized after reaching a historic high, with spot gold slightly up by 0.08%; oil demand remains weak, and the potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine continues to exert pressure on oil prices, with WTI crude oil down by 0.45%.Current tariff concerns and economic slowdown continue to dominate market sentiment, with investors closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. GDP and PCE data, as well as the latest developments in Trump's tariff plan. eeee.com (http://eeee.com/) is a financial trading platform that supports assets such as cryptocurrencies, stock indices, precious metals, and forex, recently launching a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized return of 8%, providing investors with a potential hedging option. 4E reminds you to pay attention to market volatility risks and to allocate assets wisely.
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