Stock Market Update: Tariffs, Fed Decision, and Tech Earnings

The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility in early 2026, with the S&P 500 initially rising 2% before dropping over 2% following President Trump’s tariff threats against eight European nations and a potential 100% tariff on Canadian imports. This instability is expected to continue as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its interest rate decision and four major companies—Tesla, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Apple—are set to release earnings reports.

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