Weekend Update #228
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The S&P 500 snapped its nine-day winning streak and ended the week slightly lower, as cautious corporate guidance outweighed optimism around U.S. trade developments. President Trump unveiled the framework for a trade agreement with the UK—the first since his broad tariff measures took effect in early April—though key details remain unresolved and will be negotiated in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland this weekend in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing tariff standoff with China. This marks the first confirmed trade discussion since Trump announced new levies on Chinese imports. Ahead of the talks, however, the President floated an 80% tariff on China as the baseline, which Chinese officials could perceive negatively.
The Trump administration has reportedly identified around 20 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, as priorities for early-stage trade negotiations.
In economic news, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%–4.5%, where it has remained since December. Despite rising uncertainty linked to U.S. trade policy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell dismissed the idea of preemptive rate cuts, citing inflation that remains above the central bank’s target.
The S&P 500 has returned to levels seen prior to Liberation Day, but lingering uncertainty around trade could cap further market gains in the near term.
Friday’s Close (Weekly Performance)
S&P 500 5,686,67 (-0.47%)
Nasdaq 17,977,73 (-0.27%)
Dow Jones 41,317,43 (-0.16%)
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