U.S. stock futures showed declines in trading as investor caution grew in response to conflicting signals, stemming from new tariffs and changes in global markets.
Markets React to Trump Tariffs
Futures for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 dropped by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones fell by 100 points after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported copper and Brazilian goods. Trump stressed that these measures were due to 'very unfair trade relationships' that lack reciprocity.
Mixed Signals in Stock Markets
Despite trade tensions, bond markets remained stable with the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.35%. In Europe, the situation was different as stocks gained: the Stoxx 600 rose by 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 hit a record high of 8,965.7 points, indicating continued investor optimism.
Situation on Asian Markets
Asian markets predominantly showed growth. The Shanghai Composite rose by 0.48%, while South Korea's KOSPI surged 1.58%. There was a particularly positive trend observed across various countries. However, Japan's Nikkei declined by 0.44%, and India's NIFTY 50 fell by 0.47%.
The market remains volatile, and the reactions to social and economic factors, such as new trade tariffs, will continue to influence investment activity in the coming days.
