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U.S. Markets Stabilize Amid Trade Truce and Caution

5/20/2025

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U.S. stock markets experienced volatility, dropping in the morning but recovering later on Monday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent eased economic worries, while J.P. Morgan's CEO cautioned about stagflation risks.
On Friday, the Dow increased by 0.8%, Nasdaq by 0.5%, and S&P 500 by 0.7%, despite weak economic data.
A U.S.-China trade truce halted tariff implementations, boosting market sentiment.

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Story summary

U.S. stock markets experienced volatility, dropping in the morning but recovering later on Monday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent eased economic worries, while J.P. Morgan's CEO cautioned about stagflation risks.
On Friday, the Dow increased by 0.8%, Nasdaq by 0.5%, and S&P 500 by 0.7%, despite weak economic data.
A U.S.-China trade truce halted tariff implementations, boosting market sentiment.