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After several days of losses, U.S. stock markets staged a strong comeback on Tuesday. The rally was fueled by President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone a 50% tariff on European imports. Investors were also encouraged by Elon Musk’s announcement that he will shift his focus back to his companies, giving a fresh boost to the tech sector.

🔹 Markets Bounce Back as Trump Eases Trade Fears
After a four-day losing streak, U.S. stocks surged. The S&P 500 rose 2.05% to close at 5,921.54, while the Dow Jones climbed over 740 points (+1.78%) to finish at 42,343.65. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed both, gaining 2.47% to close at 19,199.16.
The rebound came after Sunday’s announcement that Trump had agreed to delay the proposed 50% tariffs on European imports until July 9, instead of the original June 1 deadline. The decision followed direct intervention by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

🔹 Musk Stepping Away from Politics Sparks Tech Rally
Tesla shares jumped about 7% after Elon Musk stated he is stepping back from politics to refocus on leading his companies. This headline alone reignited risk appetite in the tech sector, sending shares of Nvidia, AMD, Apple, and Microsoft higher and propelling the Nasdaq to lead the rally.

🔹 Optimism Spreads Beyond Big Tech
The positive sentiment extended beyond tech. U.S. Steel shares rose 2% amid reports that Japan’s Nippon Steel is moving forward with a $55-per-share acquisition. More than 90% of S&P 500 components closed in the green, and small-cap stocks joined the rally — the Russell 2000 index gained about 2.5%.
Markets had been closed on Monday for Memorial Day, and the renewed buying pressure on Tuesday spread across nearly all sectors.

🔹 Confidence Boosted by Strong Consumer Data, White House Optimism
Following a tough previous week, when all three major indexes fell more than 2%, sentiment reversed. On CNBC’s Squawk Box, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said more trade progress is expected this week, boosting investor confidence.
Stronger-than-expected May consumer confidence data also lifted hopes for economic resilience and further trade developments.

🔹 Investors Watching Earnings for Confirmation
This week, investors are closely monitoring corporate earnings to gauge whether the rally has staying power. Okta was set to report Tuesday after the close, while Nvidia, Macy’s, and Costco are expected later in the week.
According to FactSet, over 95% of S&P 500 companies have reported earnings for this quarter, and nearly 78% have exceeded expectations.

🔹 Analysts Cautiously Watching China Tensions
Despite the rally, some analysts remain cautious. Adam Parker of Trivariate Research wrote in a Sunday note that the market currently lacks strong bullish or bearish conviction.
He warned that the bigger issue may still be U.S.-China trade relations. “The only trade conversation that truly matters is what the U.S. does with China,” said Parker. Even with macroeconomic headwinds, he added, the impact on the S&P 500 might end up being less severe than initially feared.

🔹 Momentum Reignites After Holiday Break
Dann Ryan, managing partner at Sincerus Advisory, said Tuesday’s sharp moves were driven by pent-up momentum. “The extended holiday weekend likely added to the energy behind today’s strong gains,” he said. “Trade tensions that had flared up have now cooled, and markets are back in the fast lane.”

💰 Crypto Market Rallies in Parallel
Meanwhile, crypto investors had their own reason to celebrate. The total cryptocurrency market cap surged by roughly $1 trillion, marking a 42% increase since the April 8 low — now nearing $3.4 trillion, just 6% below the December 2024 all-time high.
Even excluding Bitcoin, the market grew by $319 billion, a 35% jump. Still, it remains $380 billion below the November 2021 peak and $381 billion shy of 2024’s record. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $109,877.

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