As the stock market recoiled from Pres. Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on what he called "Liberation Day," many average Americans feared for the cost of goods, their retirement savings,
U.S. stocks closed up on Wednesday ahead of President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day." The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 230 points, or 0.5%, while the S &P 500 rose 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.8%.
The New York Stock Exchange opening bell rings to start the day's trading after President Donald Trump announced his plans for sweeping tariffs on April 2.
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U.S. stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day.”
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While there are a few concerns that have investors' attention at the moment, including a forecasted contraction in first-quarter gross domestic product, along with the historic priciness of stocks, perhaps the prevailing issue for the stock market is President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Wednesday’s upcoming tariff announcements provide a wide range of possible outcomes. The uncertainty and downside risks to the economy and earnings have rattled markets.