Stocks surged to close out April, fueled by renewed trade optimism, strong earnings from tech giants, and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve. Explore this week's market drivers across equities, bonds, commodities, and global economies—and get a look at the critical data releases investors are watching next.
Equity markets stumbled as tariff headlines and Fed policy jitters erased early-week gains. Tech underperformed, while small caps and foreign stocks showed resilience. Get the full market breakdown and what to watch for next week.
Markets suffered a dramatic reversal as renewed trade war fears sparked a broad selloff across global equities. With the S&P 500 down 9.05% and the NASDAQ falling 10%, investors fled risk assets amid President Trump's sweeping tariffs and China’s swift retaliation. The Fed's dovish pivot and mounting stagflation risks added to the turmoil, setting the stage for a pivotal week ahead.
Stocks declined sharply this week as renewed tariff uncertainties and rising inflation raised stagflation concerns, pushing the S&P 500 closer to correction territory. Technology stocks like NVIDIA and Broadcom suffered notable losses amid weakening chip demand, while defensive sectors like utilities and real estate showed resilience. Upcoming economic data, including reciprocal tariff announcements, PMI indicators, and Friday's pivotal Jobs Report, will likely set the tone for investor sentiment in the days ahead.
U.S. markets experienced modest gains this week, bolstered by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 rose 0.53%, with the Dow leading the charge at 1.21%. International equities also posted gains, with emerging markets surging 1.16%. Despite concerns over economic slowdown, the Fed’s cautious approach and reduced pace of quantitative tightening supported bond markets. Economic growth expectations for 2025 were revised lower, and inflation concerns remain. Investors are closely watching the upcoming economic data, particularly the PCE inflation report on Friday, which may signal the Fed's next move. Stay informed with this week's Market Recap.
U.S. equities dropped as trade tensions and corporate earnings warnings fueled market uncertainty. The S&P 500, DJIA, and NASDAQ faced losses, with small caps hit hardest. Inflation cooled to 3.10% in February, but supply disruptions and higher shelter costs kept pressure on consumers. The labor market showed resilience, but concerns over economic growth persist. As geopolitical tensions rise and the Fed prepares for its next rate decision, investors will be focused on key reports and the potential for a mid-summer rate cut. Get the full analysis on market trends and economic outlook in this week’s Market Recap