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Trump Urges Calm Amid Wall Street's Bear Market Fears

4/9/2025

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In a bold social media message, President Trump encouraged Americans to stay strong and avoid panic, introducing the term "Panican." He defended his tariffs as a boon for the U.S. economy, yet Wall Street painted a different picture, with the S&P 500 teetering on the edge of a bear market, challenging his optimistic claims.

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Story summary

In a bold social media message, President Trump encouraged Americans to stay strong and avoid panic, introducing the term "Panican." He defended his tariffs as a boon for the U.S. economy, yet Wall Street painted a different picture, with the S&P 500 teetering on the edge of a bear market, challenging his optimistic claims.