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Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle Amid Tariff Uncertainty


Published on 2025-04-15 23:01:03 - MSN
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  • Stocks struggled for direction during a relatively calm day for the equities market. A round of well-received bank earnings helped lift sentiment for most of the day, but uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff plans had markets in the red ...

The stock market experienced a challenging day as major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all closed lower, influenced by ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs. The Dow Jones fell by 120 points, or 0.3%, the S&P 500 declined by 0.4%, and the Nasdaq dropped by 0.7%. This downturn was partly due to renewed concerns about U.S.-China trade relations, as reports suggested that the U.S. might reinstate tariffs on some Chinese goods. Additionally, disappointing earnings reports from key companies like Caterpillar and Nvidia contributed to the negative sentiment. Investors are also keeping a close eye on upcoming economic data releases, such as the personal consumption expenditures price index, which could provide further insights into inflation trends and influence future Federal Reserve decisions.

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