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Markets Hold Steady Amid Global Trade Worries

Marco Sorenson by Marco Sorenson
June 3, 2025
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Markets Hold Steady Amid Global Trade Worries

U.S. stocks maintained a stable position throughout Tuesday because investors remained cautious while markets across the world maintained stability due to ongoing concerns about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

The S&P 500 index experienced minimal changes during morning hours although it remained 3.4% below its peak from earlier this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 71 points which represents a 0.2% decrease yet the Nasdaq increased by 0.3%. The market monitors all developments regarding how tariffs will affect the economic system.

The retail company Dollar General led the market with a 14% increase after delivering better-than-expected financial results and upgrading its projection. The company’s positive performance diverged from the negative projections made by other retailers who face challenges because of tariffs on imported merchandise.

Several businesses outside retail have either reduced or eliminated their annual forecast targets because they need to address the unclear effects of Trump’s tariffs on business operations and customer spending.

The OECD reduced its projection for U.S. growth in 2025 to 1.6% from 2.8% last year because of trade-related disruptions. The Federal Reserve faces challenges in its monetary policy decisions because of an unpredictable environment that includes a potential economic slowdown.

The upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting in June will attract significant investor attention because trade tensions and hiring slowdowns will be major topics of discussion.

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