PARIS (Reuters) – The New York Stock Exchange opened up sharply on Tuesday, operators welcoming Tokyo’s efforts to negotiate a compromise around customs duties announced last Wednesday by Donald Trump who hope for a possible relaxation of Washington’s position.
In the first exchanges, the Dow Jones index earns 1,332.26 points, or 3.51% at 39,297.86 points and the Standard & Poor’s 500, wider, increased from 3.24% to 5,226.51 points. The Nasdaq Composite takes 3.51% or 547.72 points, at 16,150.985.
The announcement of negotiations between Japan and the United States, which could lead to a relaxation of customs measures imposed in Tokyo, reassures investors who hope that Washington adopts a less radical commercial posture, while the date of implementation of these customs measures is approaching.
The American president also seems to be open to discussions and declared himself on Monday ready to conclude “correct agreements” with his business partners. He added that discussions would start immediately with the 70 countries having manifested.
The fact remains that the feverishness should remain high on the markets which will evolve at the rate of the statements of the American president.
Donald Trump’s announcements contributed to the high volatility of these last three sessions, during which the S&P 500 lost 7.9%.
At the values, Amazon, Nvidia and Meta Platforms take between 4.5% and 6% in the wake of the rebound of the American clues.
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