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Global Markets React to Improved Consumer Confidence Amid Tariff Delays

U.S. futures rise as consumer confidence rebounds, following President Trump's delay of tariffs on EU goods until July 9.


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Global stock markets showed mixed results as U.S. futures surged after President Trump announced a delay on imposing a 50% tariff on EU goods until July 9. This decision coincided with a significant rebound in consumer confidence, which rose 12.3 points in May, ending five months of decline. The Conference Board reported that this increase was broad-based across demographics, driven by optimism from recent trade agreements, including a U.S.-China deal that reduced tariffs. However, analysts remain cautious about the sustainability of this rally amid ongoing trade policy volatility and the potential for inflationary pressures.

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The articles express optimism about stock market recovery following Trump's tariff delay on the EU.

Investor confidence is rising, despite ongoing trade tensions and mixed global market results.

Concerns about trade wars and economic uncertainties persist, but recent improvements in consumer confidence suggest a positive outlook.

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US consumer confidence rebounds after months of tariff anxiety
The GuardianThe Guardian·19d·
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"…The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 12.3 points in May to 98, up from April’s 85.7, its lowest reading since May 2020."

Trump accuses EU of dragging its heels on a tariff deal with the US
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"…European and Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors continued to react positively to Trump’s decision to backtrack on Friday’s threat to impose 50% tariffs on EU exports."

Why are the US and EU struggling to reach a trade deal?
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"…Trump’s recent broadside against the EU was prompted by the White House’s belief that negotiations with the bloc are not progressing fast enough."

Stocks set to surge after Trump resets E.U. tariff deadline
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"…Stocks were poised for large gains early Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he was resetting a deadline for imposing tariffs on the European Union."

Consumer confidence brightens as Trump rolls back tariffs
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"…Consumer confidence improved more than expected in May, ending a monthslong stretch of worsening consumer attitudes as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off company warnings about price increases even after the president eased his policy."

US futures and European markets rise on temporary US-EU trade truce
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"…European markets and U.S. futures jumped early Tuesday following a weekend trade truce between the E.U. and U.S."

Important Economic Indicator Surprises Experts With Big Surge In May
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"…Consumer confidence, which helps measure economic growth, spiked by more than 12 points in May, far outpacing experts’ predictions as Americans grow optimistic about President Donald Trump’s potential trade deals."

Trump ‘Extremely Satisfied’ With Plan to Hit EU With 50 Percent Tariff
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"…President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his announcement to place 50 percent tariffs on European Union imports into the United States was a success because it pushed the 27-nation bloc to move faster on a deal."

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