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U.S. stock markets opened the new week on a positive note. All three major indexes closed in the green on Monday, even as President Donald Trump—now back in the White House—announced a doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, heightening global trade tensions.
🔹 The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, ending at 5,935.94

🔹 The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7%, closing at 19,242.61

🔹 The Dow Jones edged up 0.08% to 42,305.48 and entered a bull market, marking a 20% rise from its recent low

Optimism Holds—for Now
Despite the heightened tariffs, investor sentiment remained upbeat on Monday, with hopes that trade negotiations wouldn’t fully collapse. However, Tuesday’s futures suggest that optimism is fading:
🔻 S&P 500 futures fell 0.39%

🔻 Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.37%

🔻 Dow Jones futures dropped 159 points

JPMorgan: Current Rally May Be Losing Steam
According to Mislav Matejka, chief strategist at JPMorgan, the recent market rally since April has been driven more by technical factors, such as short-covering and systematic re-risking, rather than strong economic fundamentals. He warned these forces “are no longer at play.”
He noted that investor positioning is no longer cautious, and current stock valuations are stretched. Future gains, if any, will likely depend on real economic performance.
He also warned about the risk of stagflation, where inflation remains high while the economy slows—especially if businesses pass on higher costs resulting from tariffs. Though previous full 20–25% tariffs never took full effect, current average tariffs still hover around 12%, a sharp increase from pre-Trump levels.

Northwestern Mutual Flags Consumer and Jobs Risk
Matt Stucky of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management said that while markets aren’t showing signs of collapse, a modest correction is possible. “The downside risk is likely a ‘normal’ pullback—unless unemployment starts to rise,” he explained.
He added that consumer spending, which has so far supported markets, could come under pressure. “We’ll see how consumers really react to higher prices later this month and into the summer,” he said.
Meanwhile, U.S. manufacturing is already feeling the squeeze. The Institute for Supply Management reported that factory activity declined for the third straight month in May, and suppliers are taking longer to deliver goods—a clear sign that tariffs are straining supply chains.

Fed Stays on the Sidelines
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan acknowledged that inflation remains “somewhat above target,” and said the situation is too uncertain to draw firm conclusions. Despite this, markets are currently pricing in two rate cuts by the end of the year, each by 25 basis points.

Tech Stocks Drive Monday’s Gains
Technology stocks helped boost markets:
🔹 Nvidia rose 1.7%

🔹 Meta (Facebook) climbed 3.6%
However, Tesla fell 1.1% following reports of declining monthly sales in Portugal, Denmark, and Sweden, putting pressure on its stock despite broader strength in tech.

What’s Next?
All eyes now turn to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, which could provide fresh insight into the stability of the U.S. labor market. The results may reshape expectations for rate policy, trading decisions, and market direction heading into summer.

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Asian markets fell on Friday as investor concerns surged after a U.S. appeals court reinstated Trump-era tariffs, ending a previous suspension. Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have reignited, shaking confidence in a near-term deal.

China and Hong Kong Lead the Declines
Markets in Beijing and Hong Kong posted the steepest losses after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that talks with China had recently stalled, dashing hopes for a lasting trade agreement.
As reported by Bloomberg:

🔹 The Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 each dropped by 0.6%

🔹 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index plummeted by 1.5%
While Bessent expressed optimism that negotiations could resume, investors were rattled. Additional flashpoints—like the ongoing chip dispute, U.S. export restrictions on Chinese tech firms, and the soon-to-expire 90-day tariff truce—added to the uncertainty.

Regional Markets Follow Wall Street Downward
Other Asian markets followed Wall Street, where U.S. indices ended the session far below intraday highs following the appeals court’s decision. S&P 500 futures dropped by 0.3%, with traders awaiting the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation indicator.
President Trump condemned the earlier ruling that halted the tariffs, stating he’s “confident the Supreme Court will allow [tariffs] to stand.” He also hinted at exploring other legal avenues to reimpose duties—some of which may come into effect as early as July.

Tokyo Slumps on Inflation Surprise
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, while the Topix Index slid 0.7% after data showed Tokyo’s consumer prices rose more than expected in May, potentially prompting the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates. Analysts are now considering a 25 basis point hike as early as July.
Other economic data provided some support:

🔹 Industrial production fell by just 0.8%, beating forecasts

🔹 Retail sales climbed 1.2%, also exceeding expectations

These figures boosted the yen, which in turn pressured Japanese exporters and weighed on equities.

Tech Stocks Slide in South Korea, Singapore
In South Korea, the Kospi dropped 0.5% as chipmakers lost momentum following the fading impact of NVIDIA’s strong earnings report. In Singapore, the Straits Times Index dipped 0.3%.
Australia’s ASX 200 ended flat, with weak retail sales raising hopes for another interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia. In India, Nifty 50 futures rose 0.1%, suggesting a stronger open near the 25,000 mark.

One-Minute Summary:
Asian equities are under pressure. The reinstatement of Trump’s tariffs and stalled U.S.–China trade talks have dampened investor optimism. Markets in China, Hong Kong, and Japan lead the losses, as global trade uncertainty once again takes center stage. No resolution appears to be in sight.

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