Wall Street’s week of whiplash brought fear, relief and caution

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-10 01:02:00

Wall Street traders reel from Trump’s tariff policy, losing trillions in stock market values. S&P 500 nears bear market as fear gauge skyrockets. Relief rally ensues after Trump announces temporary tariff reduction. Rapid policy changes lead to non-stop trading floor drama. Some embrace volatility, others remain cautious.

Markets speculate Trump’s motive for sudden tariff change. Investors rely on “Trump put” theory. Policy uncertainty still a concern for businesses and consumers. Deutsche Bank warns of lasting damage from policy back-and-forth. Market volatility shifts to bond market, with Treasury selloff raising alarm. Trump claims bond market has recovered post-tariffs.

White House defends tariff hikes on China, pause on other countries as a move for favorable trade deals. Stressful week for investors amid record-breaking market swings. Investors anticipate market bottom amid financial carnage. Stock market gyrations reach historic proportions. Some find relief in market turnaround, while others remain wary of long-term impact.

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