U.S. stock markets bounce back after Trump tariffs shock -- but nerves abound

After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the destruction of trillions of dollars in investor wealth over the past few days.

U.S. stock markets bounce back after Trump tariffs shock -- but nerves abound
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City during morning trading on April 7, 2025. After falling steeply for three sessions, U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday.

After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the destruction of trillions of dollars in investor wealth over the past few days.

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