Stock market rally thanks to Trump: Courageous investors take advantage of the tariff break!

Stock markets around the world are currently optimistic, but this relief rally could soon end. Uncertainties from the USA have influenced the stock markets, which is why investors are currently acting cautiously and are already showing the first signs of courage. May started well for the markets, as most stock indices have overcome the so-called tariff shock in a remarkable way. At the same time, there is growing hope that the trade conflict will be defused. Nevertheless, trust in Donald Trump's policies remains uncertain, as is the case Stuttgart News reported.

Amid these developments, US President Trump has announced a 90-day tariff pause, but not for China. This decision was met with criticism from consumers and experts who question Trump's economic policies. The announcement caused stock markets around the world to rise sharply: the DAX opened 8% higher at 21,207.76 points, marking its biggest daily gain since 2020. The Dow Jones closed with a gain of 7.87% at 40,608.45 points, while the S&P 500 rose 9.52% to 5,456.90 points and the Nasdaq 100 rose 12.02% to 19,145.06 points. In Japan, the Nikkei index rose 8.3% to 34,353.17 points and the Topix rose 7.5% to 2,526.34 points. The Shanghai Stock Exchange also reported an increase of 1.2% to 3,225.19 points, while the index of major companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 1.3% to 3,734.06 points, as ZDF.de reported.

Customs break details

Tariffs for China remain at 125%, previously at 104%. Trump's decision to suspend the additional tariffs for 90 days does not affect China, and the general import tariff of 10% remains in place. Economists are now warning of an increased risk of a recession in the USA. Investors could also dump US government bonds, which is seen as worrying for American finances. Many EU countries are currently voting on an appropriate response to Trump's tariffs. Market observers suspect that the tariff break is a reaction to the recent stock market turmoil. Trump justified his tariff break with the unrest and fears of the population.

Additionally, Trump posted on Truth Social that it was a good time to buy, resulting in a 21.67% increase in his media stock. Tech stocks are also recovering: Tesla shares rose 22.7%, while Apple shares rose 15.33%. Companies such as Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, Alphabet and Microsoft also recorded significant price gains.