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US Stock Market Resilience Amidst Tariff Threats: An Analysis from the Trump Era

US Stock Market Resilience Amidst Tariff Threats: An Analysis from the Trump Era

US Stock Market Resilience Amidst Tariff Threats: An Analysis from the Trump Era During a perplexing period for financial markets, U.S. stocks, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, repeatedly hit record highs despite widespread concerns over President Trump’s looming tariff threats. This phenomenon left many investors and economists questioning the disconnect between economic anxieties and surging equity values. Several factors contributed to this unexpected market strength. Firstly, the underlying economy proved more resilient than anticipated. Despite fears of a major…

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Major Banks Pass Fed Stress Tests, But Less Rigorous Scenarios Raise Questions

Major Banks Pass Fed Stress Tests, But Less Rigorous Scenarios Raise Questions

Major Banks Pass Fed Stress Tests, But Less Rigorous Scenarios Raise Questions The nation’s largest financial institutions have successfully cleared the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress tests,” the central bank announced Friday, confirming their resilience against potential economic downturns. However, the 2025 evaluation was notably less stringent than previous years, prompting scrutiny over the test’s scope. All 22 major banks subjected to the tests, including giants like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America, demonstrated their ability to absorb significant theoretical…

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