Market Volatility Continues as Tariff Concerns Loom

This week, US stock futures have experienced significant fluctuations, primarily driven by fears of stagflation and the unpredictable nature of tariff policies. The Federal Reserve, while keeping interest rates unchanged, has adjusted its growth and inflation forecasts for 2025, attributing the changes to economic disruptions caused by President Donald Trump's tariff strategies.

Impact on Major Indices and Currency Markets

As of 4:31 am ET, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have seen declines of 0.46% and 0.44% respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell by 0.45%, losing 186 points. In the currency markets, the euro weakened against the dollar, dropping 0.22% to 1.08285 by 4:33 am ET.