Markets Struggle as Tariff Concerns and Fed Projections Weigh on Sentiment

The Dow shows resilience with weekly gains, but the Nasdaq faces its longest losing streak since 2022 as investors navigate trade policy uncertainty and economic forecasts.

The Dow is on track for its best weekly performance since January, while the Nasdaq remains in correction territory, facing its fifth consecutive weekly decline.
President Trump's upcoming tariffs, expected in early April, have heightened market uncertainty, impacting corporate planning and investor confidence.
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but projected two rate cuts in 2025, while also forecasting slower economic growth and higher inflation.
Corporate earnings from companies like FedEx and Nike highlight the negative impacts of tariffs, with both companies reporting weaker outlooks.
Geopolitical tensions, including Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields, add to global economic instability.