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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Global stocks gain after Trump soothes Fed independence worries
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Global stocks gain after Trump soothes Fed independence worries

Last updated: April 23, 2025 5:50 am
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Global stocks experienced a significant rally on Wednesday following reassuring comments from President Donald Trump regarding Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell. Trump stated that he had no intentions of firing Powell, alleviating concerns about the independence of the US central bank that had been unsettling markets earlier in the week.

S&P 500 futures surged by 2.4 percent ahead of the opening bell in New York, with US Treasuries and European equities also seeing gains. This positive momentum built on the previous day’s rebound, where the Wall Street benchmark rose by 2.5 percent after Trump hinted at potential progress in trade negotiations with China, suggesting that tariffs on Chinese goods could decrease substantially.

Despite reiterating his desire for the Fed to lower interest rates, Trump explicitly stated, “I have no intention of firing [Powell].” Dario Perkins from TS Lombard noted that while the markets may welcome this show of confidence, Trump’s consistent attacks on Powell have undermined the central bank’s ability to act independently.

In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 index climbed by 1.6 percent, while Germany’s Dax index saw a notable 2.5 percent increase. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the 10-year US Treasury yield, which fell by 0.1 percentage points to 4.29 percent, continuing its recent decline after a sharp uptick earlier in the month.

Despite the overall optimism, the US dollar managed to gain 0.2 percent against a basket of currencies. However, the currency remains near multiyear lows, having depreciated by over 8.5 percent since the beginning of the year.

The past month has been tumultuous for financial markets, with Trump’s tariff announcements leading to a sharp decline in US equities. Despite this week’s rebound, the S&P 500 is still over 10 percent lower year-to-date. Technology stocks, in particular, have been hit hard, with the Nasdaq Composite index dropping by more than 15 percent since the start of the year.

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Last week, Trump’s suggestion that he could potentially dismiss Powell before the end of his term added further uncertainty to the markets. Salman Ahmed from Fidelity International described the ongoing conflict between the White House and the Fed as a reflection of the fundamental economic tensions at play. Trump’s tariff policies have placed strain on the Fed’s dual mandate by increasing inflationary pressures while simultaneously impeding economic growth.

Ahmed emphasized that this tension is unlikely to dissipate until there is clarity on the future of tariffs. As a result, market volatility is expected to remain elevated as investors navigate through the day-to-day developments.

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