Wall Street remains optimistic despite uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs, with the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high. Investors are buying stocks, believing tariffs may be less severe than anticipated, although a trade policy uncertainty index has reached its highest level since 2019, indicating potential volatility ahead. Hedge funds have maintained a net short position on volatility futures for 16 weeks, suggesting a lack of preparation for possible market shocks.
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Stock futures rose on Monday as investors prepared for key inflation readings this week, with the Dow gaining 65 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advancing. The producer price index is set for release on Tuesday, with expectations of a 0.4% increase, while major banks will report fourth-quarter earnings starting Wednesday. The market anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates steady amid a backdrop of mixed economic signals.
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The stock market rally following Donald Trump’s election victory is nearing a reversal, with the S&P 500’s return since Election Day dropping to around 0.5%. This decline, driven by concerns over inflation and interest rates, could mark the worst performance for the index between an election and inauguration since 2009. Despite initial optimism for tax cuts and deregulation, the feasibility of Trump’s economic plans is now under scrutiny as policymakers worry about their potential impact on inflation and the U.S. deficit.
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