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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. China has hit back hard at Trump’s escalating trade war, announcing an 84% tariff on U.S. goods—up from 34%—in response to a U.S. tariff hike that now exceeds 100% on Chinese imports. The move, effective April 10, signals Beijing's refusal to back down, contrasting with countries like Japan that are seeking compromise. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the escalation a “loser” for China, but markets aren’t convinced—global stocks have tumbled into bear territory, with the S&P 500 down nearly 20% from its peak and Asian indices following suit. With $143.5 billion in U.S. exports to China now under pressure, fears of a broader economic slowdown are growing.

2. The European Union has officially joined the global backlash against Trump’s tariff blitz, approving its first round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to take effect April 15. The move comes in response to Washington’s sweeping 25% steel and 20% aluminum tariffs, which the EU calls “unjustified and damaging.” EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the new duties will initially hit a range of imports, with a second wave coming May 15, as Europe braces for the fallout. With €80 billion in estimated duties on €380 billion worth of exports at stake, the EU says it’s still open to talks—but fully prepared to strike back.

3. In a puzzling twist, bonds — usually a safe haven during downturns — are plunging just as recession fears rise, with the 10-year Treasury yield spiking above 4.5% and the 30-year nearing 5%. This sharp selloff defies expectations, as investors typically flock to bonds in turbulent times. Analysts are warning that the bond market may be losing its protective role, with theories ranging from hedge fund liquidations to retaliatory selling by foreign holders like China and Japan. With a weak bond auction looming and tariffs igniting global tension, both the Fed and Trump administration may be losing control of the narrative.

4. Headlines

   1. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan is predicting that tariffs will cause a recession in the US.

   2. President Trump claims the US government is bringing in $2B per day in tariffs.

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