Gains for U.S. Markets Despite Escalating Trade War

U.S. stock market indices ended a volatile week with strong gains, despite escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 7.3%, recording its best weekly performance since November 2022.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 4.95%, and the S&P 500 gained 5.7%, marking its best weekly performance since November 2023.

The markets experienced sharp fluctuations during the week, with a significant rise on Wednesday following Trump's announcement to delay the implementation of tariffs. However, they retreated on Thursday due to China's escalation by increasing tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.

On the other hand, earnings reports from major banks showed positive results, with JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo all exceeding expectations, boosting investor sentiment.

Despite the economic and trade challenges, U.S. markets showed remarkable resilience, reflecting confidence in the economy's ability to adapt to changing conditions.