CNBC Daily Open: Trump and Musk Lift Investor Confidence, Driving Stock Surge
In the latest briefing, U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reassuring market stakeholders. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the tone of optimism, noting an anticipated de-escalation in the ongoing trade war with China. Collectively, these statements have sparked a positive response among investors, stirring confidence and propelling stock prices higher across the market.