Market Brief 14 April, 2025

Good evening, investors and traders! The markets are experiencing a volatile day, with the S&P 500 Index (GSPC) up by 0.84% to 5,411.8 and the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) up by 0.64% to 18,802.55. President Trump's tariff policies continue to be a major source of uncertainty, with investors closely watching his latest pronouncements on semiconductors and electronics. The news of a potential tariff exemption for smartphones and computers has boosted tech stocks, with Apple shares jumping 5.8% in premarket trading. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market is also experiencing volatility, with the price of Bitcoin surging past $84,000 amid concerns about a potential global recession. The recent crash of the Mantra (OM) token, which lost over 90% of its value in a matter of hours, has raised concerns about the risks of investing in decentralized finance projects.