By Swann Collins, investor, writer and consultant in international affairs – Eurasia Business News. March 31, 2025. Article no 1467.
Dow Jones Stock Exchange, Manhattan, New York City – Photo credit : Swann Collins.
Today, the stock market is experiencing mixed movements, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher while global markets, including the Nasdaq Composite, are dropping due to concerns over tariffs.
U.S. President Trump has set a deadline of Wednesday to announce sweeping tariffs. He has already imposed a range of import levies and is poised to introduce auto tariffs this week. The president said over the weekend he “couldn’t care less” if prices for foreign cars went up.
Investors are also looking ahead to the end of the week, when a crucial jobs report will shine light on the state of the U.S. economy.
Monday caps a turbulent quarter for markets: exuberance about deregulation and tax cuts gave way to fear that Trump’s trade policy could drive the economy into recession, putting the S&P 500 on track for its biggest quarterly loss since the fall of 2022.
Key Points
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Edges higher, contrasting with broader market trends. On Friday the Dow Jones Industrial Average had already dropped by more than 700 points, or approximately 1.7%, closing at around 41,583.90.
On March 4, the Dow Jones had already plummeted by 650 points, or about 1.5%, to close at 43,191, because of trade tariffs.
Nasdaq Composite: Sinks more than 1%, driven by a sell-off in tech stocks.
Global Markets: Decline due to fears of a global trade war and potential recession triggered by U.S. tariffs.
Tariff Concerns: President Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on all countries have heightened worries about economic impacts, leading investors to seek safer assets like government bonds and gold.
Market Performance
U.S. Markets: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have been under pressure, with the Nasdaq experiencing significant declines due to its heavy weighting in technology stocks. Major tech companies like Nvidia, Tesla, and Meta have seen substantial losses.
Global Markets: Japan’s Nikkei index fell sharply, reaching a six-month low, while other Asian markets also declined. European markets, such as the Euro Stoxx 50, have also dropped to recent lows.
Economic Indicators
Interest Rates: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has decreased, reflecting increased demand for safe-haven assets due to recession fears.
Gold Prices have surged to new highs, hitting $ 3,118 per troy ounce today as investors seek refuge from market volatility.
Gold futures jumped, on track for another record closing high, after crossing $ 3,000 on Friday March 28, for first time in history.
Bitcoin prices floated above $83,000.
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European stocks retreated, with mining, banking and auto stocks among those leading the way down.
Outlook
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their potential impact on global trade is likely to continue influencing market sentiment. Investors are cautious, favoring safer investments over riskier assets like equities.
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