A man in a suit and red tie in front of a stock market quotation screen. — No worries: the "Black Monday" deflates and the US stock market closes with a 1% drop | La Derecha Diario

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No worries: the 'Black Monday' deflates and the US stock market closes with a 1% drop.

These figures contrast significantly with the pronounced declines experienced in other international markets

07/04/2025 17:53:00h

Editorial Team

This Monday, April 7, 2025, the financial markets in the United States defied analysts' grim forecasts and closed with moderate losses, far from the anticipated collapse.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell by 0.93%, settling at 37,958.19 points; the S&P 500 decreased by 0.28%, closing at 5,059.86 units; meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite achieved a slight gain of 0.09%, reaching 15,602.44 points.

These figures contrast notably with the sharp declines experienced in other international markets.

Asian stock markets suffered significant losses: the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong plummeted by 13%, the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell by 8%, and the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets retreated by 7.3% and 9.7% respectively. In Europe, the main stock exchanges also recorded considerable declines, reflecting global concern over trade tensions.

Dow Jones Industrial Average chart showing fluctuations throughout the day with a final value of 37,965.60, a decrease of 349.26 points, equivalent to -0.91%.

No worries: the "Black Monday" deflates and the US stock market closes with a 1% drop | La Derecha Diario

Trade tensions over the "trade war"

This behavior of the U.S. market occurs in a context of growing trade tension. President Donald Trump has intensified his policy of reciprocal tariffs, imposing a minimum levy of 10% on all imports and higher rates on countries with which the United States keeps significant trade deficits. These measures, known as "reciprocal tariffs," were officially implemented on April 2, 2025, in what Trump called "Liberation Day."

A man in a dark suit and red tie holds a sign showing a list of reciprocal tariffs from different countries while speaking in front of a microphone with a flag in the background.

No worries: the "Black Monday" deflates and the US stock market closes with a 1% drop | La Derecha Diario

In response, China announced the imposition of a 34% surcharge on all U.S. products, further escalating tensions between the two nations. Additionally, more than 50 countries have initiated negotiations with the Trump administration to eliminate tariffs and trade barriers, seeking to avoid reprisals and strengthen economic relations.

Resilience of the U.S. market

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No worries: the "Black Monday" deflates and the US stock market closes with a 1% drop | La Derecha Diario

Despite the threats of a "Black Monday" and the volatility observed in international markets, Wall Street showed remarkable resilience. Although the day began with significant losses, the indices managed to recover ground throughout the day, suggesting that investors maintain some confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy.

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