U.S. Stock Market Summary for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Major Indices S&P 500 : +0.38% → 5,633.07 Dow Jones Industrial Average : -0.03% → 41,989.96 Nasdaq 100 : +0.82% → 19,436.42 Russell 2000 : +0.02% → 2,012.24 Market Overview U.S. equity markets ended mixed on Tuesday amid heightened volatility, driven by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's anticipated tariff announcement, set for Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed up 0.4%, recovering from early-session losses that neared 1%, as weaker manufacturing data and a drop in job openings fueled hopes for potential rate cuts. Manufacturing activity in March contracted, with rising factory prices intensifying inflation concerns. These economic signals, while worrisome, shifted market expectations toward a more dovish monetary policy stance, helping support the broader indices by session close. Trading volumes remained subdued—roughly 20% below the 30-day average—amplifying market swings throughout the day. Sector Highlights Technology : The Nasdaq gain...