H4: Tariff Uncertainty Keeps Market on Edge, U.S. Stocks and Crypto Market See Slight Rebound

On April 15th, as per 4E monitoring, the U.S. government temporarily put off tariffs on electronic products, which boosted market sentiment. However, later, Trump stated that there was no tariff "exemption" and that the related products were just moved to another tariff category. This inconsistent policy signal led to fluctuations in market sentiment. The U.S. stock market opened higher on Monday but turned lower during the day. All three major indexes fell at one point but finally closed higher. At the close, the Dow rose by 0.78%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.79%, and the Nasdaq rose by 0.64%. The Big Seven Tech Stocks Index rose by 0.18%. The overall cryptocurrency market followed the mild upward trend in the U.S. stock market. Bitcoin fluctuated around $85,000 in general. Last week, Strategy announced that it had purchased 3,459 bitcoins for $286 million (with an average price of $82,618), which somewhat boosted market sentiment. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $85,031, up 1.12% in the past 24 hours. Altcoins showed diverse performances, with gains and losses interspersed, presenting a structural fluctuation in the market. Investors are seeking a balance between optimism and caution. In terms of major commodities, the U.S. dollar index fell by more than 0.4% and traded below the psychological support level of 100 points. Crude oil prices fluctuated due to weak oil demand expectations but finally saw a slight increase. Spot gold remained mostly on a downtrend throughout the day and fell by 0.83% after hitting an intraday historical high for the third consecutive day. Trump's fluctuating tariff policy has kept the market on guard. On Monday, Trump remained "quiet". For the current market, the absence of news from Trump is considered good news. Investors are concerned that without clear flexibility and progress in negotiations, the market may face further volatility in the short term. Investors look forward to the White House presenting a clearer stance on tariffs in the coming weeks to reduce global supply chain and economic uncertainty. eeee.com, as a financial trading platform supporting assets such as cryptocurrency, stock indices, major gold, and forex, recently launched a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized return rate of 8%, providing investors with a potential hedging option. 4E reminds you to pay attention to market volatility risks and to allocate your assets reasonably.