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Stocks tank on tariffs—April 7, 2025
The stock market experienced significant volatility due to newly implemented US tariffs, with major indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 falling about 8% and the NASDAQ entering a bear market. This decline also impacted tech stocks and trade-dependent industries, while US revenue-heavy firms saw lesser declines. In response to the economic concerns, treasury yields dropped, and the Fed indicated it would take a measured approach to rate decisions, with predictions of multiple rate cuts in 2025. Commodities were affected, with crude oil prices falling due to increased supply from OPEC+ and reduced global growth expectations, while gold and Bitcoin showed mixed reactions.
A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the FS Investments research team.
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