Dow Jumps 1,400, Markets Rebound on Hope for Tariff Negotiations/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Dow surged over 1,400 points Tuesday as global financial markets rebounded after a turbulent stretch triggered by President Trump’s tariff escalations. Investors are cautiously optimistic about possible trade negotiations, although uncertainty remains. Wall Street’s sharp rally comes after historic losses and growing fears of a global recession.
Markets Rebound After Tariff Shock: Quick Looks
- Dow jumps 1,400 points in early Tuesday trading.
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise 3.2% and 3.6%, respectively.
- Global markets also rebound: Tokyo +6%, Paris +3.4%, Shanghai +1.6%.
- Oil and Bitcoin prices recover after sharp declines.
- No major policy shift sparked rally — volatility remains high.
- Trump says he’s open to deals, but tariffs may stay.
- Japan names negotiator for trade talks with U.S.
- China vows retaliation, says it will “fight to the end.”
- Health insurers lead gains after favorable Medicare news.
- Treasury yields rise, signaling improved investor sentiment.
Dow Jumps 1,400, Markets Rebound on Hope for Tariff Negotiations
Deep Look
Wall Street Rebounds as Hope Grows for Trade Negotiations
After days of historic market losses fueled by escalating tariffs, Wall Street bounced back sharply Tuesday morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,400 points — a 3% jump — while the S&P 500 climbed 3.2%, and the Nasdaq rose 3.6%.
While the major indexes are still well below their record highs — the S&P 500 remains 15% off its February peak — Tuesday’s rebound brought a wave of much-needed relief to investors. Analysts, however, warned that continued volatility is likely in the coming days and even hours as uncertainty over trade policy lingers.
Global Markets Catch the Rally
The rally wasn’t limited to U.S. markets. Japan’s Nikkei index led the global bounce with a 6% surge, followed by gains of 3.4% in Paris and 1.6% in Shanghai. Crude oil prices, which had plunged to their lowest levels since 2021, also ticked upward. Bitcoin rebounded above $79,000 after dipping toward $76,000 the previous day.
The upward momentum was fueled, in part, by signs that trade talks could resume. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed a negotiator for potential discussions with the U.S., following an agreement with President Trump. While China remained combative, warning of full retaliation, the possibility of diplomacy offered a glimmer of hope for the markets.
No Breakthrough Yet, but Optimism Grows
Despite the rebound, no substantial change in U.S. policy sparked the rally. Instead, markets appeared to be correcting from extreme overselling, with investors seizing the opportunity to buy discounted stocks amid speculation that the trade war might cool off.
“Markets don’t move in straight lines,” said analysts. “Big down days are often followed by sharp rebounds, especially when sentiment swings on rumors or political signals.”
Indeed, Wall Street has a history of its best trading days occurring amid broader bear markets. During the 2008 financial crisis, the S&P 500 saw several of its biggest daily gains even as it plunged nearly 57% from peak to trough.
White House Sends Mixed Signals
President Trump continued sending mixed messages Monday. On one hand, he said he was open to “fair and good” trade deals. On the other, he reiterated that permanent tariffs could coexist with negotiations.
“We’re going to get fair deals and if we don’t, we’re done talking,” Trump said.
That duality has complicated global reactions. While Japan is preparing to negotiate, China remains defiant, saying it will not back down and warning of fresh countermeasures.
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) voiced concern over the White House’s tariff strategy. “We don’t know if the medicine will be worse than the disease,” he said, adding that Trump now fully owns the state of the U.S. economy.
Sector Highlights: Healthcare and Consumer Goods
Health insurers helped lead Tuesday’s rally. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced higher-than-expected payment increases for Medicare Advantage plans, prompting sharp gains across the sector. Humana rose 13.5%, UnitedHealth jumped 8.9%, and Elevance Health climbed 6.6%.
In consumer goods, Levi Strauss posted better-than-expected earnings and offered a positive 2025 forecast despite global trade tensions. Shares jumped 5% on the news.
Bond Market Stabilizes
Treasury yields, which tend to rise alongside optimism about the economy, also rebounded. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury climbed to 4.24% from 4.15% Monday, and up from 4.01% Friday. Rising yields suggest investor confidence is returning — albeit cautiously.
Still, analysts warned that the market remains on edge. Any setback in trade negotiations, or further tariff announcements, could reignite panic.
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