Friday 18 April 2025.
Finance: NYSE; S&P (S&P 500)
Sources: Tradingview, Newswires

In this post I comment how is ending the short week for one of the main index, S&P 500, in the New York Stock Exchange. 

# Market Sentiment Rattled by Political Tension and Tech Restrictions

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The S&P 500's 1.5% weekly decline highlights growing investor nervous amid a confluence of political tensions and sector-specific challenges. President Trump's unprecedented public call for Fed Chair Powell's termination has introduced significant uncertainty into markets already grappling with inflation concerns and monetary policy debates.

The tech sector's dramatic slide, led by NVIDIA and AMD facing new export restrictions to China, underscores the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on high-growth industries. Meanwhile, Amazon's warning about potential consumer price increases due to tariffs reflects broader concerns about trade policy impacts on inflation and consumer spending.

The contrasting performance between struggling tech stocks and resilient real estate and energy sectors suggests investors may be rotating toward defensive positions amid uncertainty. With major earnings reports from tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla on the horizon, markets will be closely watching for signs of whether this downturn represents a temporary pullback or a more sustained shift in sentiment.

As the S&P remains down 10% from its 2024 close, next week's economic data will be crucial in determining whether market concerns about inflation, interest rates and political intervention are justified or overblown.

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