Tech Giants Defy Market Turmoil as GDP Contracts for First Time in Three Years
In a stunning display of market resilience, major tech stocks staged a remarkable comeback Wednesday despite the first GDP contraction in three years. As the S&P 500 reversed a steep 2% morning decline, something unprecedented happened in the relationship between Trump's policies and market movement that has Wall Street veterans scratching their heads.
While Microsoft reports an 18% profit surge and Meta beats all expectations, a shocking revelation from Nvidia's rare "sell" rating suggests a major shift could be coming to the AI boom. But it's what happened next - revealed in a Chinese social media post about U.S. trade negotiations - that could completely reshape the tech landscape. What do the insiders know that we don't?
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In a dramatic display of how sensitive markets have become to Trump administration policies, Wednesday's trading session showcased the increasing influence of presidential announcements on market direction. The S&P 500 and major tech stocks executed a stunning intraday reversal, recovering from steep morning losses after signs emerged of potential flexibility in Trump's tariff stance. Morning Plunge on Economic DataMarkets initially tumbled after GDP data showed a 0.3% contraction - the first negative reading in three years. The S&P 500 dropped more than 2% in early trading, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq faced even steeper declines. However, what happened next demonstrated the market's hair-trigger response to Trump policy signals. The Trump Effect: Afternoon RecoveryStocks dramatically reversed course after a Chinese state-affiliated social media account suggested the U.S. was reaching out to negotiate on tariffs. The S&P 500 closed up 0.1% after being down over 2%, while the Dow extended its longest winning streak of 2025 with a 0.3% gain. |
Did you see Trump's Truth Social post where he called the bottom of the market?
Just three hours later, the NASDAQ surged 12% after he announced a tariff pause.
Investors who followed his advice made a huge gain in a single day.
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Tech Giants Weather the StormDespite the morning volatility, major tech companies demonstrated remarkable resilience:
The New Market Reality
"This is Biden's Stock Market, not Trump's," the president posted on social media after the GDP data release. "Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers. Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden 'Overhang.'"
Looking AheadAs markets digest these rapid shifts, investors are learning to watch not just economic data and earnings reports, but also Trump's social media feeds and policy statements, which increasingly appear to have the power to reverse market direction within hours. The day's trading pattern suggests a new market dynamic where initial reactions to economic data can be quickly overshadowed by policy developments and negotiations, particularly regarding trade and tariffs. This creates both challenges and opportunities for investors trying to navigate what's becoming an increasingly policy-driven market.
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