President Donald Trump has expressed that he is not concerned about the recent stock market decline and the potential impact of trade tensions on the market. Trump has implemented tariffs on the U.S.'s major trading partners, which has negatively affected the stock market. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick believes that the stock market is not the driving force of outcomes and expects interest rates to drop, leading to an eventual market "explosion." Despite this, investors remain cautious and are reevaluating Trump's protectionist agenda. Economic indicators, such as the consumer-confidence index and GDP growth projections, have shown signs of decline. However, the U.S. economy is not expected to enter a recession, and bonds have performed well as investors seek safer assets.



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