How the S&P 500 recovered all of its losses for the year
- The S&P 500 recovered all its 2025 losses this week after rallying 5.3% and turning positive for the year amid ongoing tariff concerns.
- The rally followed earlier steep tariff hikes by President Trump targeting China and other countries, causing a 12% drop in the index over four days in early April.
- Despite the tariff pauses announced on April 9, some duties remain, especially a 30% U.S. Tariff on China, while corporate profit reports exceeded expectations amid economic uncertainty.
- Louis Wong, director at Phillip Securities Group, advised investors to stay cautious and prepared for unexpected trade news, highlighting ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and market risks.
- The recovery suggests tentative optimism fueled by strong profit growth nearing 13.6%, easing inflation, and job gains, but analysts warn the tariff situation could still cause future market declines.
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