🔁 Less Than 24 Hours: The Tariff U-Turn That Sparked a 9.5% Surge

1. 🚨 The 90-Day Lifeline: Markets Catch Their Breath

Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump shocked markets with sweeping new tariffs, Wall Street staged a stunning comeback. On Wednesday, he announced a 90-day pause on most of the new tariffs, offering temporary relief after a week of turmoil. The reversal came less than 24 hours after the tariffs had gone into effect—an unexpected about-face that surprised many.

2. 📈 Record-Breaking Rebound: S&P, Nasdaq, and Auto Stocks Soar

The market reacted swiftly.

The S&P 500 surged 9.5%, its biggest one-day gain since October 2008, during the height of the global financial crisis. This jump helped recoup much of the 12% loss since the initial tariff announcement on April 2.

Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 12.2%, its best day since January 2001 during the dotcom boom. Leading the charge were major tech names—Nvidia soared 18.7% and Apple climbed 15.3%. The S&P 500 Auto Index also posted a record-breaking 20.95% gain.

3. 😮 Fear Fades Fast: Volatility Drops as Traders Rush In

Investor anxiety eased dramatically. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)—known as Wall Street’s “fear gauge”—plunged from 57.96 to 33.62 (down 35.75%), signaling renewed market confidence.

Trading volume spiked. An astonishing 30.5 billion shares changed hands on U.S. exchanges—well above the recent 18 billion daily average. On the NYSE, advancing stocks outpaced decliners by more than 6 to 1, and on the Nasdaq, by over 5.6 to 1.

4. 🧠 Mixed Signals: Experts Cheer, but Stay Wary

Following the tariff pause, Goldman Sachs lowered its recession forecast, expressing fresh optimism about economic growth in 2025. Still, some experts urged caution. Kevin Gordon of Charles Schwab noted that “policy changes almost daily,” making long-term predictions risky.

5. 🎯 China in the Crosshairs: Some Tariffs Still Climb

While many countries got a break, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, up from 104%, in response to China’s 84% duty on U.S. goods. Tensions between the two nations remain high.

Additionally, a 10% blanket tariff on nearly all U.S. imports is still in place. Canada and Mexico, for example, continue to face 25% duties related to fentanyl enforcement—unless they comply with trade agreement terms.

6. 🔮 The Countdown Begins: What Comes After the Pause?

Despite the rally, uncertainty remains. The 90-day pause is temporary, and many are watching to see what happens next. Key earnings reports and inflation data are on the horizon. As Gina Bolvin of Bolvin Wealth Management put it, “This is the pivotal moment we’ve been waiting for—but volatility isn’t gone yet.”

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