Stocks fall on tariffs; Bitcoin, gold gain

Stocks slide as Trump tariffs, tech earnings take center stage; Bitcoin, and gold jump

U.S. stock futures fell as investors weighed Trump’s latest tariff moves and awaited Big Tech earnings. Bitcoin and gold surged amid Fed uncertainty and trade war fears.

Stocks slide as Trump tariffs, tech earnings take center stage; Bitcoin, and gold jump

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as investors braced for more updates on Trump’s trade policies and the start of Big Tech earnings.

S&P 500 futures dropped 1%, Nasdaq futures fell 1.1%, and Dow futures slid 0.8%. Markets remain volatile as Trump’s shifting tariff plans – from “Liberation Day” announcements to escalating tensions with China – keep traders on edge.

The S&P 500 lost 1.5% last week, while the Nasdaq and Dow each fell 2.6%. All three indices are down over 5% since Trump’s April 2 tariff rollout.

 

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This week, Tesla and Alphabet report earnings, with both stocks struggling in 2025 – Alphabet down nearly 20%, Tesla plunging 40%.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged to $87,600, its highest since Trump’s tariff remarks, as concerns grew over his push to oust Fed Chair Powell. Gold also hit a record high amid trade war fears and dollar weakness.

Economic data this week includes housing updates and consumer sentiment figures.

 

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