U.S. stocks posted their worst quarterly performance since mid-2022, with recession concerns and tariff uncertainty dragging down markets. Despite previous patterns where market declines led to shifts in President Trump’s policies, no such reversal appears imminent.
The S&P 500 ended the first quarter of 2025 down 4.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 10.4%. The broader Russell 3000 fell 5%.
Meanwhile, U.S. markets underperformed global counterparts. The MSCI World ex USA Index — tracking developed markets outside the U.S. — rose 5.5% over the same period.
Analysts point to rising tariffs on foreign goods and ongoing trade tensions under Trump’s second term as key factors unsettling investors. Concerns over potential retaliatory measures and weakening consumer confidence have also contributed to market volatility.
Despite the downturn, there is little indication that the administration plans to revise its economic approach in the near term.
Source:
Discover more from News Facts Network
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
