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President Trump's imposition of new tariffs on Chinese imports has contributed to a decline in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), which is currently down by 1.8%.
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Recent announcements regarding U.S. tariffs have notably affected the technology sector, which VGT is heavily invested in. President Trump announced a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for certain tech products, offering relief to companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
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(VGT) has seen a price increase of 3.2% in pre-market trading. Major indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, are rising due to President Trump's decision to exempt certain consumer electronics from new tariffs on Chinese imports, easing trade tensions for technology companies.
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The top contributors to VGT's performance include NVIDIA, which increased significantly, Microsoft with a modest rise amid internal challenges, and Apple, as consumers flock to stores ahead of possible price hikes due to tariffs.
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(VGT) has experienced a significant decline of 4.9% amid a broader market downturn, with the S&P 500 Index dropping by 3.13%. This decline follows the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump, including a 10% baseline tariff on imports and higher rates specifically for China.
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(VGT) has experienced a significant decline of 5.5% since Wednesday, influenced by President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, including a baseline tariff on all imports and steep rates for specific countries.
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Among its holdings, NVIDIA has seen a substantial decline due to a 29-week low, attributed to worries about AI spending and new U.S. export regulations. Microsoft is also facing challenges, hitting a 14-month low following a price target reduction by Jefferies.
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(VGT) has seen a modest price increase of 0.1% since Monday. This comes amid a notable decline in the US Consumer Confidence Index, which fell to 92.9 in March, the lowest since January 2021, reflecting rising inflation expectations.
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President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This situation has contributed to the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) recording a daily return of approximately -1.4%.
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(VGT) has seen a daily increase of 1.5%. This rise coincides with the recent U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which revealed a lower-than-expected annual increase in inflation, bolstering expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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Among its holdings, notable contributors include NVIDIA, ServiceNow, Broadcom, Salesforce, and CrowdStrike.
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(VGT) is currently experiencing a decline of approximately 2.6%. This drop coincides with broader market sentiment, as the S&P 500 Index has also decreased significantly.
