The S&P 500 closes down reflecting the tariff fears imposed by Trump

  • The S&P 500 share index has a loss of 0.25% today, contributing currently in 5690.
  • The shares of General Motors (GM) collapse 7.36% daily, reaching minimums provided since March 11.
  • Super Micro Computer’s titles lose 6.26% on Thursday, reaching minimal not seen since February 7.
  • The president of Boston’s Fed, Susan Collins, acknowledged that it is inevitable that tariffs increase inflation in the short term.
  • The financial markets are cautious before the tariff climbing to the automotive industry imposed by Donald Trump.

The S&P 500 marked a maximum of the day in 5,728, finding aggressive vendors that dragged the index to lower minimums of March 24 in 5,671. Currently, the S&P 500 operates around 5,690, falling a zero 25% in the day.

Donald Trump’s commercial rhetoric drags the main stock loss zone to the main stock market

The S&P 500 maintains the bassist perspective today, falling 0.25% and ending the American session in 5,690, signing its second whose consecutive day with losses after the 25% tariff imposition to imported cars in the United States.

In this context, the shares of General Motors (GM) collapse 7.36% daily reaching minimums not seen since March 11 in 46.26 $. On the other hand, the values ​​of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) lose 6.26% in the day, reaching minimum of February 7 in 34.66 $, signing its third consecutive day down.

On the other hand, the president of the Boston Federal Reserve, Susan Collins, said that it is inevitable that tariffs increase short -term inflation, so she consolidates her position of maintaining rates without changes.

Levels to be considered in the S&P 500

The S&P 500 reacted down from a short -term resistance given by the maximum of February 25 in 5,784. The next key resistance is observed by 5,857 maximum of March 5. Down, we observe the key support in 5,504, pivot point of March 13.

4 -hour graph of the S&P 500

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There are many factors that promote Nasdaq 100, but mainly it is the aggregate performance of the companies that compose it, revealed in their reports of quarterly and annual results. American and world macroeconomic data also contribute, since they influence investors’ confidence, which is positive drives profits. The level of interest rates, set by the Federal Reserve (FED), also influences Nasdaq 100, since it affects the cost of credit, which many companies depend largely. Therefore, the level of inflation can also be an important factor, as well as other parameters that influence the decisions of the Federal Reserve.

Source: Fx Street

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