Market Volatility Persists Amid Tariff Uncertainty and AI Ambitions
As the world waits with bated breath for President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the stock market is experiencing a bout of jitters. The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s plans for tariffs is weighing heavily on investor sentiment, causing stocks to fluctuate wildly.
Tech Stocks Take a Breather
After a recent surge, tech stocks are taking a step back, digesting their gains in the wake of the White House’s ambitious artificial-intelligence plans. The Nasdaq, which is heavily weighted towards tech, fell 0.6% in early trading, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, managed to eke out a 0.1% gain, opening 50 points higher.
Artificial Intelligence Ambitions Under Scrutiny
Trump’s recent commitment to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence through the Stargate project has raised eyebrows, particularly after billionaire Elon Musk expressed doubts about the venture’s funding on social media platform X. The questions surrounding the project’s feasibility are likely to be top of mind when Trump takes the stage in Davos.
S&P 500 Pulls Back from All-Time High
The S&P 500, which closed just shy of its all-time high on Wednesday, is experiencing a slight pullback, reflecting the market’s unease about the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s policies. As investors wait for clarity on the tariff situation and the White House’s AI plans, the market is likely to remain volatile in the short term.
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