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HomeBusinessU.S. Futures Slip Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Rollout

U.S. Futures Slip Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Rollout

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U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday as investors took a cautious stance before President Donald Trump’s anticipated tariff announcement. With market participants bracing for what could be a significant policy move, risk sentiment remains subdued.
Market Activity in Focus
At 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the following futures were observed:

Dow Jones Futures: Down 120 points (0.3%)

S&P 500 Futures: Fell 20 points (0.4%)

Nasdaq 100 Futures: Dropped 90 points (0.5%)

These slight declines come on the heels of Tuesday’s session, where the S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the NASDAQ Composite rose 0.9%, while the Dow closed largely unchanged. Despite these modest moves, the overall mood is cautious as traders await detailed guidance on new tariffs.
Tariff Expectations
President Trump is set to announce a fresh round of reciprocal tariffs at 4:00 p.m. ET today. The planned measures—part of what he calls “Liberation Day”—will be implemented immediately upon announcement. Among the expected details are:

Broad Scope: Tariffs will likely target a wide range of U.S. trading partners.

Sector-Specific Measures: A 25% tariff on auto imports is slated to take effect on April 3.

Policy Rationale: The tariffs aim to correct trade imbalances, boost government revenues, and reshore manufacturing jobs.

Analysts, including those at UBS, expect these tariffs to impact roughly 15–20 key trade partners, potentially imposing an average duty of 15% on the largest U.S. trading partners. Uncertainty over the precise scope and potential retaliatory measures has kept markets in a cautious mode.
Technical Insights
Amid the cautious sentiment, technical analysis tools indicate that volatility remains a concern. For those interested in real-time technical data and intraday volatility metrics, detailed insights can be accessed via the Technical (StdDev) endpoint.

Investors and traders are closely monitoring developments as they await the tariff details. The upcoming announcement could shift market dynamics, adding to the uncertainty in global trade and economic growth outlooks.

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