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Where the market stands going into the weekend after a brutal two days of tariff-driven selling


Published on 2025-04-18 07:01:10 - CNBC
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  • Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

On April 4, 2025, following two intense days of market sell-offs triggered by former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, the financial markets showed signs of stabilization. The S&P 500, which had experienced significant declines, rebounded slightly, closing the day up by 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a modest recovery, gaining 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.7%. Investors appeared to be cautiously optimistic, with many attributing the market's resilience to strong underlying economic fundamentals and expectations of a more measured response from policymakers. Despite the initial shock, analysts suggested that the market might be adjusting to the new tariff proposals, with some sectors, particularly technology and healthcare, showing stronger performance amid the broader uncertainty.

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