Market Reacts to Trump’s Tariff Pause Announcement

April 10, 2025, 8:20 am

Following President Trump’s announcement of a 90‑day pause on tariffs, financial markets have reacted in contrasting ways. Reports detail that the Nasdaq Composite posted one of its strongest days ever while futures markets slid as traders took profits after previous record surges. Analysts have noted that this policy adjustment has provided temporary market relief despite persistent trade tensions, underscoring the immediacy of policy shifts on investor behavior and market dynamics.

cnbc.com / Tesla shares retreat following sharpest rally since 2013

After soaring 23% on Wednesday due to President Trump's pause on most new tariffs, Tesla shares dropped on Thursday along with the broader market.

cnet.com / Why Bonds, Not a Recession, May Have Driven Trump's Tariff Pause. And How It Could Affect You

Surging bond yields can affect borrowing prices and borrowing costs. Experts say for now it's 'wait and see.'

zerohedge.com / White House Official Says More Than 15 Countries Have Made Trade Deal Offers

Over 15 countries made trade deal offers after Trump's tariff actions. He paused tariffs for 90 days (except on China) while keeping a 10% baseline, partly due to bond market concerns. The EU also held off on retaliatory tariffs to allow negotiations.

theverge.com / Trump’s tariffs ‘pause’ could help Nintendo ship more Switch 2s

President Trump’s 90‑day high-tariff pause could benefit Nintendo by easing Switch 2 shipments from Vietnam to the US, with Bloomberg data suggesting the company has already been stockpiling the consoles.

zerohedge.com / Liberation Day Do-Over

The President’s Truth Social post reset tariffs to a 10% rate for most nations (excluding China) with a 90‑day delay for negotiations. This move sparked a nearly 10% S&P 500 rally, eased retaliation fears, and shifts focus toward trade deals and boosting national industries.

zerohedge.com / HSBC And Former Citi Heavyweights Breakdown Tariffs' Impact On Global Economy

HSBC and former Citi strategists break down Trump's escalating tariffs and their global fallout. They highlight a trade war ceasefire—except with China—and examine retaliatory moves by Canada, Mexico, and China, along with ensuing market volatility and future trade risks.

cnbc.com / Fintech's Affirm, Paypal sink as stocks pull back from massive tariff pause rally

Fintech stocks slipped as investors refocused on margin risks, lending pressure, and a still-uncertain trade backdrop.

zerohedge.com / EU Pauses Countermeasures Against US Steel Tariffs For 90 Days

The EU is pausing its planned countermeasures against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs for 90 days to allow negotiations for a zero-for-zero tariff deal. If talks fail, the penalties will resume while U.S. tariffs on EU goods remain in place.

cnbc.com / Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says he believes sellers will pass increased tariff costs on to consumers

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said he thinks third-party sellers "will pass costs on" to consumers as a result of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

zerohedge.com / Futures Slide As Traders Lock In Gains After Wednesday's Record Surge

After record gains spurred by Trump's tariff pause (with China facing higher rates), traders are taking profits. S&P futures fell 1.6% and Nasdaq 1.9% as market caution prevails amid tariff uncertainties and mixed sector performances.

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