Markets So Unfazed By Tariffs That It’s Making Trump Bolder
To Trump, rallying stock market is evidence that Wall Street likes tariffs. But investors say they’re just counting on the US president to back down.
To Trump, rallying stock market is evidence that Wall Street likes tariffs. But investors say they’re just counting on the US president to back down.
Americans believe it takes $839,000 to be “financially comfortable,” according to Charles Schwab’s 2025 Modern Wealth Survey.
Many on Wall Street are maintaining a bullish stance despite renewed trade tensions stirred by former President Donald Trump this week.
The S&P 500 rode a bumpy path to end the first half of 2025 at a record high after falling more than 19% in April as tariffs fears evaporated.
US equities close out Q2 on strong note. S&P 500 hovers near highs. Wealth mgrs and investors position portfolios around anticipated Fed rate cuts.
Stocks made a swift and historic comeback from the market's April bottom, with the S&P 500.
Relative calm in financial markets following April’s tariff pause may dissipate as investors face July deadline that could reignite trade tensions.