Stocks Surge Amid Tariff Relief and Hopes for Trade Deals

The S&P 500 rose 0.6% on Tuesday, marking its sixth consecutive gain due to a sharp decline in Treasury yields and new indications of tariff flexibility from the administration. The Dow improved by 300 points (+0.8%), while the Nasdaq Composite also climbed by 0.6%, as investors responded positively to President Trump’s plans to ease 25% auto tariffs.

“We aimed to assist [automakers] during this short-term transition,” President Trump stated, confirming that the relief measures would address only a “minor portion” of parts duties. Furthermore, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that the U.S. might soon announce a significant trade agreement, enhancing market positivity.

Impact of Yield Movements and Earnings Updates

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However, the White House’s public reprimand of Amazon for considering a tariff-cost breakdown reflects persistent challenges within trade policies that continue to drive market dynamics.