{"id":49128,"date":"2025-04-01T11:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T11:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:28:54","slug":"stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Today: Tariff Concerns Weigh on Markets as Q2 Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Market_Overview_April_1_2025\" >Market Overview: April 1, 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Tariff_Concerns_Dominate_Market_Sentiment\" >Tariff Concerns Dominate Market Sentiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Major_Index_Performance\" >Major Index Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Key_Stocks_to_Watch\" >Key Stocks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Upcoming_Market_Events\" >Upcoming Market Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Expert_Opinions_and_Market_Outlook\" >Expert Opinions and Market Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-markets-as-q2-begins\/49128\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Overview_April_1_2025\"><\/span>Market Overview: April 1, 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The stock market is starting the second quarter of 2025 on a cautious note as investors grapple with uncertainty surrounding President Donald <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a>&#8217;s upcoming tariff announcements. As of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, major U.S. stock index futures are showing weakness, with Dow futures down 0.5%, <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/sp500\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a> futures declining 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures dipping 0.3%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>This follows a challenging first quarter where the S&#038;P 500 recorded its worst three-month performance since July 2022, finishing 4.6% lower. The Nasdaq Composite suffered even more, dropping 10% in Q1 2025, marking the worst quarterly performance for both benchmarks since 2022.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tariff_Concerns_Dominate_Market_Sentiment\"><\/span>Tariff Concerns Dominate Market Sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary factor weighing on markets today is the anticipated announcement of &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; by President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a>, scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the announcement will come at 3 pm ET tomorrow.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>While specific details remain limited, The Washington Post has reported that the Trump administration is considering implementing tariffs of around 20% on most imports to the United States.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> This follows Trump&#8217;s statement on Sunday that the levies will include all countries.<\/p>\n<p>The uncertainty has prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its probability of a U.S. recession to 35% from 20%, cut its year-end target for the S&#038;P 500 to 5,700, and forecast more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Index_Performance\"><\/span>Major Index Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking at the current state of major market indexes:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <b>S&#038;P 500:<\/b> After finishing Q1 down 4.6%, futures indicate further weakness as Q2 begins<br \/>&#8211; <b>Nasdaq Composite:<\/b> Coming off a 10% decline in Q1, tech-heavy index continues to face pressure<br \/>&#8211; <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/dowjones\/today.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average:<\/b> Performed relatively better in Q1 with only a 1.3% drop, but futures are down 0.3% today<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The market&#8217;s recent volatility was evident on Monday when the S&#038;P 500 touched a six-month low before recovering to close higher, demonstrating the uncertainty plaguing investors.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span>Key Stocks to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several major stocks are making headlines today:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <b>Tesla (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>):<\/b> Up 3.7% in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading ahead of its first-quarter vehicle deliveries report scheduled for Wednesday. However, Tesla has had a difficult year so far, with its stock down more than 30% year-to-date and 10% in the last month alone.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__3\"><\/cscitation> Analysts expect Tesla&#8217;s Q1 deliveries to be the lowest in more than two years.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <b>Nvidia (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>):<\/b> The AI chip giant continues to face pressure along with other tech stocks as investors worry about companies&#8217; spending plans for artificial intelligence amid economic uncertainty.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <b>Johnson &#038; Johnson (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=JNJ\">JNJ<\/a>):<\/b> Fell 3% in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/markets\/pre-market\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading after a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected the company&#8217;s $10 billion proposal to end tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause ovarian cancer.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <b>PVH Corp (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=PVH\">PVH<\/a>):<\/b> Jumped about 17% after the apparel maker&#8217;s annual earnings forecast beat analysts&#8217; estimates.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several important economic events and earnings reports are scheduled for this week:<\/p>\n<p>1. <b>Manufacturing Activity Surveys (April 1):<\/b> Today&#8217;s reports could offer fresh insights on the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n<p>2. <b>JOLTS Job Openings Data (April 1):<\/b> This data will provide information about the labor market&#8217;s health.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>3. <b>Trump Tariff Announcement (April 2, 3 pm ET):<\/b> Expected to significantly impact market direction.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>4. <b>Tesla Q1 Deliveries Report (April 2):<\/b> Will provide insights into the electric vehicle market.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>5. <b>Earnings Reports:<\/b> Several companies are reporting earnings today, including Polestar Automotive (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=PSNY\">PSNY<\/a>) and Evaxion Biotech (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=EVAX\">EVAX<\/a>).<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to late April and early May, major companies scheduled to report earnings include Apple (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>), Amazon (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>), Microsoft (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MSFT\">MSFT<\/a>), and Nvidia (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>).<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Opinions_and_Market_Outlook\"><\/span>Expert Opinions and Market Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite current market challenges, some analysts see potential for improvement in Q2. Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, noted on Monday: &#8220;We saw the retest today; we might get a little bit of a bounce here. We want to buy while we&#8217;ve got a pullback.&#8221; He added, &#8220;We&#8217;re expecting some broadening out in both earnings and just stock performance this year.&#8221;<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>However, Fed officials have expressed concerns about the potential impact of tariffs. New York Fed President John Williams acknowledged risks that inflation could heat up again, while Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said he is nervous the Trump administration&#8217;s tariffs will push up prices and hurt the job market.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we enter the second quarter of 2025, the stock market faces significant uncertainty driven primarily by tariff concerns. Investors are closely watching Wednesday&#8217;s tariff announcement, which could set the tone for market performance in the coming months. With major earnings reports on the horizon and ongoing economic data releases, market volatility is likely to continue as investors assess the potential impact of trade policies on corporate profits and economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Market Overview: April 1, 2025 The stock market is starting the second quarter of 2025 on a cautious note as 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