From Investing.com: 2025-04-01 01:35:00

April is historically the best month for the stock market, but this April could be challenging due to the U.S. tariff regime starting on April 2. President Trump aims to rebalance trade policies by imposing tariffs on countries with the worst trade imbalances, which could include most countries in Europe, China, Canada, Mexico, and India. The tariffs are expected to impact companies importing goods, potentially leading to inflation and slowing the economy. The markets have reacted negatively, with the S&P 500 down 1% and the Nasdaq down 2.2%. Investors are also awaiting the March jobs reports and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech.



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