On April 9, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a historic surge, driven by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on most tariffs, excluding those on Chinese imports, which were increased to 125%.
Top-Performing Stocks: Nvidia shares climbed 18.7%, Apple stock increased by over 15%, Delta Air Lines experienced a 23.4% rise, and American Airlines saw a 22.6% uptick.
The market rally was primarily driven by the unexpected tariff pause announced by President Trump, renewing investor optimism and leading to significant gains across major indices and sectors.