Global Markets in Turmoil Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
- NexxtGen Markets
- Apr 11
- 2 min read

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📊 Market Recap – Thursday, April 10, 2025
Global markets experienced significant volatility on Thursday, reversing the previous day's gains as concerns over escalating trade tensions between the United States and China intensified.
Major Indices:
Dow Jones Industrial Average: fell 1,014.79 points (-2.50%) to close at 39,593.66.
S&P 500: declined 188.85 points (-3.46%) to 5,268.05.
Nasdaq Composite: dropped 737.66 points (-4.31%) to 16,387.31.
The sharp declines followed President Trump's announcement of a 125% tariff on Chinese imports, exacerbating fears of a prolonged trade war.
🛢️ Commodities and Safe-Haven Assets
Gold: surged past $3,200 per ounce, reaching a new record high as investors sought refuge amid market uncertainty.
Oil: prices continued to decline, reflecting concerns over reduced global demand due to trade disruptions.
💱 Currency Markets
The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies, with the Swiss franc reaching a 10-year high and the Japanese yen hitting its strongest level in six months.
📈 Notable Stock Movements
Apple Inc. (AAPL): fell 8.22% to $190.42, reversing gains from the previous session.
Tesla Inc. (TSLA): declined 7.22% to $252.40 amid concerns over supply chain disruptions.
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): dropped 5.19% to $181.22, reflecting broader market weakness.
NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA): decreased 5.89% to $107.57, impacted by trade-related uncertainties.
📉 Economic Indicators
U.S. consumer prices fell unexpectedly in March, adding to concerns about economic slowdown.
📌 NexxtGen Markets Insight
The recent market volatility underscores the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio and focusing on long-term investment strategies. Attempting to time the market during such turbulent periods can lead to missed opportunities and increased risk.
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