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(XLY) is down significantly today. This downturn coincides with concerns over President Trump's upcoming reciprocal tariffs set for April 2nd, which have raised fears of inflation and economic slowdowns affecting consumer discretionary spending.
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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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Markets Plunge Amid Tariff Fears and Rising Inflation, Gold Surges as Recession Risks Heighten.
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Mixed economic signals in the U.S. and Europe raise inflation concerns, while soft European data fuels speculation of ECB rate cuts amid rising stagflation risks.
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(XLY) has increased by 1.5%, positioning it among the early outperformers in the S&P sector ETFs. Notably, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) contributed significantly to XLY's performance despite facing challenges from President Trump's recent announcement of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts.
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Trump's 25% auto tariff announcement sparks market volatility and trade tension fears, impacting U.S. equity indices and Eurozone economies amid stronger-than-expected GDP growth.
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U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and UK CPI Slowdown Drive Mixed Global Market Sentiment Amid Key Economic Data Releases.
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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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(XLY) has seen a price increase of 0.4% since Monday. The European stock market is experiencing gains, particularly with France's CAC 40 index rising over 1%, fueled by positive sentiment following U.S. President Trump's indication of potential tariff exemptions.
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German Ifo Business Climate rises to 86.7, boosting Eurozone outlook; U.S. markets rally as Trump hints at tariff exemptions amid positive economic data and upcoming consumer confidence release.
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U.S. trade policy shifts and upcoming tariffs boost equity market sentiment despite mixed economic data from Germany, as inflation concerns loom ahead of key indicators this week.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid tariff concerns, while UK borrowing rises and Canadian retail sales decline, signaling macroeconomic uncertainty.
