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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 2,900 points on Wednesday (April 9), marking a significant 7.9% increase, while the S&P 500 posted its largest single-day gain since 2008, soaring 9.5%. The Nasdaq Composite also saw a substantial rise, jumping 12%, its biggest gain since 2001. This dramatic market rally followed President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on the majority of his global tariffs, which had initially sparked fears of a financial crisis.
The decision to halt tariffs, particularly those affecting China, provided a much-needed boost to investor confidence, leading to a sharp rise in stock prices. According to Barron's, the yield on the 2-year Treasury note increased to 3.94%, while the 10-year yield rose to 4.41%. The 30-year yield saw its largest three-day increase since March 2020, climbing to 4.79%.
The market's positive response was echoed by major indexes, with the Nasdaq up about 10% by the end of the day, as reported by Reuters. The temporary tariff suspension is expected to ease tensions and provide a window for further trade negotiations.
While the market's reaction was overwhelmingly positive, analysts caution that the situation remains fluid and dependent on the progress of trade talks. Investors will be closely monitoring upcoming negotiations and any changes in tariff policies that could impact future market performance.