Wall Street staged a powerful rebound this week, with U.S. stocks recovering lost ground and surging to deliver the S&P 500’s best weekly performance since November 2023.
Despite the rally, market volatility showed no signs of easing. Former President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies once again rattled global markets, threatening not only the broader economy but also the U.S.’s perceived role as a safe haven for investors—adding another layer of anxiety to already uneasy sentiment.
On Friday, the S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, bringing its weekly gain to 5.7%. The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.6%.
Uncertainty Reigns Despite Strong Gains
Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated that the Federal Reserve would be “absolutely ready” to step in to stabilize financial markets if conditions become more chaotic.
“Market sentiment remains tense,” said Mark Hackett, head of investment research at Nationwide. “With trade tensions unresolved, corporate earnings outlooks unclear, and macroeconomic headwinds intensifying, the market is still searching for direction. While this week’s gains are encouraging, they shouldn’t be mistaken for a definitive turning point.”
Since the pandemic, traders have rarely faced such uncertainty around the economy, markets, and corporate fundamentals.
Whiplash from Policy Shifts
Adding to the confusion, Trump suspended newly enacted tariffs just hours after they took effect. This rapid reversal underscored the unpredictable nature of U.S. policy, contributing to investor unease.
The difficulty of pricing in Trump’s erratic policy swings helped drive record-breaking trading revenue at Wall Street’s largest banks in the first quarter.
As three major U.S. banks kicked off earnings season on Friday, terms like “uncertainty,” “volatility,” and “unknown” echoed through executives’ commentary.
“This isn’t just about the economy,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on an analyst call. “There are bigger questions—like whether Western economic and military alliances will hold together.”
A Sea of Uncertainty
Dimon described current conditions as navigating a “sea of storms”—a metaphor reflecting Wall Street’s increasingly cautious tone.
The S&P 500’s intraday swings exceeded 10% over the course of the week, rivaling the turbulence seen during the COVID-19 crisis.
Conclusion
While this week’s rally provided a temporary reprieve, markets remain deeply unsettled. The combination of geopolitical uncertainty, volatile policy shifts, and clouded macroeconomic signals suggests that investors should brace for further instability.
The S&P 500’s rebound may signal resilience—but in this environment, it is not yet a signal of resolution.
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