US Tariff News Sparks Global Stock Rally and Crypto Bounce

Stock markets around the world are rallying after the US government hit pause on new tariff hikes for most countries. The move has triggered sharp gains across major indices in the US, Europe, and Asia, injecting a fresh dose of optimism into global markets.

But the big question now is: can this momentum spill over into crypto?

With Bitcoin and other digital assets already showing signs of life, let’s unpack what’s driving the excitement and what might come next.

Trump Administration Eases Trade Pressure

President Donald Trump’s government has decided to suspend its aggressive tariff policy for 90 days. This move is seen as a signal that the US may be open to talks with trade partners, at least in the short term.

Previously, many had criticized how quickly and strictly the tariff policy was rolled out—even business leaders who generally support Trump. One of them, billionaire investor Bill Ackman, had publicly called for the policy’s rollout to be slowed.

Ackman welcomed the latest decision, saying,

“I was one of the first and certainly one of the loudest to raise concerns about the tariffs, I also believe in giving credit when credit is due. The outcome of Trump’s Tariff strategy was highly favourable. I focus on the outcome, not on how the sausage is made.”

Stock Markets Respond with Strong Gains

Equity markets have reacted very positively. Almost all major indices are showing bullish trends:

• ASX 200 (Australia): 7,709.60 (+4.54%)
• S&P 500: 5,456.90 (up 9.52% from the day’s open)
• Euro STOXX 50: 4,868.44 (+5.35%)
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): 34,609 (+9.13%)
• All Share Index (South Africa): 85,096.30 (+3.26%)

Key European markets also saw notable jumps. The UK’s FTSE 100 rose from 7,678.91 to 7,970.50, a gain of 3.79%. Italy’s FTSE MIB increased from 32,771.83 to 34,627.51, a rise of 5.66%.

Not all indices have turned bullish yet. Germany’s DAX fell to 20,693.66 (-2.41%), France’s CAC 40 dropped to 7,219.88 (-1.02%), and India’s Nifty 50 remains relatively flat at 3,223.64 (+1.16%). However, many experts believe these markets could follow the global uptrend soon. 

China Left Out, But Market Still Up

The US decision did not include any tariff relief for China. The high 125% tariff on Chinese imports still stands. Despite this, China’s SSE Composite Index has moved up and is currently at 3,223.64, showing a gain of 1.16%. This may reflect investor hopes for future negotiations or simply the influence of global market momentum.

Crypto Market Trend: An Short Overview

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has climbed by around 4.7%. Most major coins have shown strong gains:

• Bitcoin: +5.9%
• Ethereum: +8.3%
• XRP: +9.9%
• BNB: +3.6%
• Solana: +7.6%
• Dogecoin: +6.9%
• TRON: +4.6%
• Cardano: +9.8%
• Chainlink: +9.1%
• Stellar: +6.6%

This rebound reflects a return of short-term optimism among investors. As confidence improves in traditional markets, riskier assets like crypto are also benefiting. Still, experts caution that this bounce could be temporary.

Uncertainty Remains for Crypto’s Future

While the easing of macroeconomic fears is helping cryptocurrencies, the outlook remains uncertain. Inflation, interest rate decisions, and continued tensions between the US and China are all potential risks that could impact the market.

A key factor to watch is whether institutional investment continues to flow into Bitcoin and crypto-focused funds, especially Bitcoin ETFs. If global stock markets stay strong, the crypto sector could keep gaining. But if new economic concerns emerge, volatility could return quickly.

For now, both equities and crypto are in rally mode—but investors are keeping a close eye on what comes next.

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