A U.S. court’s decision to block former President Donald Trump from imposing emergency tariffs sent a wave of optimism through global markets. Asian stocks and U.S. futures rallied sharply in response.
Court Strikes Down Trump’s Emergency Tariff Powers
On Wednesday evening, a three-judge panel ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he attempted to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to justify sweeping import tariffs. The court made it clear that the law does not authorize the president to impose global tariffs during a self-declared emergency.
The decision came after several lawsuits challenged the legality of Trump’s actions. The White House quickly filed an appeal, but it’s still unclear whether the contested tariffs will be frozen while the case proceeds.
Many tariffs had already been temporarily suspended for 90 days amid ongoing trade negotiations. But the news of the court’s intervention triggered a wave of buying across markets — particularly in Asia.
U.S. Futures Jump, Hint at Strong Wall Street Open
🔹 Futures on the S&P 500 rose 1.6%
🔹 Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.2%
This comes after a weak session on Wall Street:
🔸 S&P 500 fell 0.6% to 5,888.55
🔸 Dow Jones lost 0.6% to 42,098.70
🔸 Nasdaq dropped 0.5% to 19,100.94
The court ruling, however, appears to have reversed the bearish mood.
Asian Markets Rally: Nikkei, Kospi, and ASX All Rise
Asian exchanges surged after the court decision. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.63% to 38,336.99, with Tokyo pushing Washington to lift tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars.
🔹 South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.78% to 2,717.65 after the central bank cut its key interest rate from 2.75% to 2.5% to support an export-reliant economy vulnerable to U.S. trade policy.
🔹 Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8,418.90
🔹 The U.S. dollar strengthened from 144.87 to 146.06 yen
Nvidia Results Awaited, Oil and Bonds Firm Up
Trading remained somewhat cautious as investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly earnings. Shares in the chipmaker slipped 0.5% before the results but jumped 4.9% after the release.
🔹 The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.47% from 4.43%
🔹 U.S. crude oil climbed 60 cents to $62.44 per barrel
🔹 Brent crude rose 56 cents to $64.88 per barrel
🔹 The euro fell to $1.1239 from $1.1292
What Comes Next?
The court’s decision offers relief for global trade — but casts uncertainty over Trump’s broader trade strategy. If the tariffs are permanently blocked, it could shift the direction of U.S. international trade relations. For now, markets are cheering the clarity — though the political storm may not be over yet.
One-Minute Summary
A U.S. court blocked Trump’s attempt to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, sparking a global rally. Asian markets soared, U.S. futures rose, and South Korea’s central bank boosted sentiment by cutting rates. Nvidia impressed investors after hours, while oil and bond yields climbed. The market took a deep breath — but how long it lasts is the real question.
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