Investors are awaiting the results of the trade war and their impact on American stocks

In an atmosphere of extreme caution, American stock investors are awaiting the developments of trade war negotiations, at a sensitive time in which the markets are awaiting the issuance of vital data on jobs, inflation, and gross domestic product, according to a report published by the American “Market Watch” platform.

Investors are waiting for market indicators: trade tensions and economic numbers

Despite American stocks recently achieved some gains, anxiety still controls, especially with fears of the impact of the customs tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on April 2.
Alexis Diladir, deputy head of the stock investment department at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, stressed that investors need to diversify their investment portfolios to avoid potential risks.

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Customs duties draw the mystery of the markets

The ambiguity of the fate of the new definitions is huge pressure on the markets. Andrew Selimon, director of the American shares governor at Morgan Stanley, explained that expecting companies’ profits has become a “almost impossible task” amid this turmoil.

Note losses in American stocks since the imposition of fees

Since the announcement of the definitions, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell by 2.6%, while European markets have managed to achieve gains thanks to motivational plans in the European Union.

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Global markets are under increasing pressure

Despite the positive initiatives from some countries, the threat of imposing new American fees on European imports still exists, adding an additional layer of caution to investor strategies.

Phil Camporilli, director of the GBM Morgan, indicated that his company has become “neutral” towards investing in global stocks and bonds.

Radical changes in global investment trends

With the beginning of 2025, expectations were in favor of global stocks, but by the end of March, confidence in American stocks in particular decreased with the diminishing of what was described as “American exceptional”.

Is it a close end to the crisis?

Despite the dark atmosphere, some analysts see a glimmer of hope with the progress of commercial negotiations, expecting that new agreements that provide an outlet for the markets will appear, albeit for a long time.

Performing American stock indicators: a slight improvement with continued oscillation

The “Standard & Poor’s 500” index ended the week with gains for the fourth consecutive day, which is the tallest series of altitudes since January. However, the index is still 1.5% low during April due to trade war disorders.