Wall Street Rebounds as Inflation Cools, but Trade War Fears Loom

March 13, 2025

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Wall Street rebound

Investors welcomed the latest U.S. inflation report, which showed consumer prices rising at a slower-than-expected pace in February. This triggered a strong rebound in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, providing a much-needed boost to global markets.

Key Market Highlights:

  • S&P 500 gains 0.5%, and the Nasdaq jumps 1.3%, bouncing from six-month lows.
  • Big Tech stocks rally:
    • Tesla surges 7.6%, its best day in two months.
    • Palantir Technologies jumps 7%.
    • Nvidia gains 6.4%, marking its best performance in six weeks.
  • Intel shares soar 12% in after-hours trading after naming former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
  • Canadian dollar rises 0.5% after the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.75%.

Trade War Tensions Resurface

Despite the market rebound, tensions between the U.S. and European Union intensified after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on EU goods, further escalating global trade uncertainties.

“Whatever they charge us, we’re charging them,” Trump said, indicating a tit-for-tat trade war.

This sparked concerns about the broader economic impact, as trade conflicts could drive inflation higher, complicating central bank policies.

Global Market Outlook

  • Nikkei futures suggest a 1% rise in Tokyo trading on Thursday.
  • Japanese inflation remains high at 4.0%, driven by rising raw material costs.
  • Wage hikes in Japan strengthen expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates soon.
  • U.S. bond yields climbed despite cooling inflation, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising 3 basis points to 4.32% due to trade war fears.

SEE ALSO: Peter Schiff Mocks Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Below $80,000 Amid Market Turmoil

Investor Sentiment & Economic Uncertainty

While short-term technical indicators suggest the recent selloff may have been overdone, analysts warn that economic uncertainty remains high.

  • Wall Street’s rebound could extend further, with some seeing a temporary bottom in the market.
  • Companies like Delta Airlines and Walmart have warned that high economic uncertainty could affect earnings.
  • Trump’s tariff policies could limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut rates in response to a slowdown, as inflation risks remain elevated.

What’s Next for Investors?

  • Will the Fed adjust its policy in response to tariff-driven inflation?
  • Will global markets rotate into European and Asian stocks, or will U.S. economic weakness drag everything down?
  • How will the trade war impact corporate earnings and investor confidence in the coming months?
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