Stocks Take a Dip as Trade Wars Heat Up

Thursday Morning Market Overview

• Dow and S&P 500 futures: Down
• Nasdaq: Looking at a small gain

President Trump's Announcement

• New Tariff: 50% on Brazilian goods starting next month
• Reason: Response to legal action against Brazil's former president and U.S. tech companies
• Significance: Highest tariff announced so far

Nasdaq's Record High

• Wednesday's Performance: Great day, hitting a new record high
• Key Contributor: Nvidia
• Milestone: First company to hit a $4 trillion market value
• Comparison: Bigger than Apple and Microsoft

Market Concerns

• New Tariffs: Causing worry after Nasdaq's record high
• Analysts' View: Tech, especially AI, is a bright spot amid uncertainty
• Bond Yields: Lower yields helped ease economic fears
• Treasury Sale: $39 billion in 10-year notes at a yield of 4.362%
• Federal Reserve: Divided on interest rate cuts, but bonds saw a rally

What's Next?

• Market Balance: Trying to balance big gains in tech with trade and economic worries
• Investor Focus: Watching closely amid a tricky situation