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US stock markets Wednesday, April 28, 2025. The S&P 500 index went down with a fall of 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell down 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite, full of technology stocks, goes down by 0.9%. Investors took a careful stance due to uncertain incoming earnings reports of firms.

### Caution before the results of big tech companies

The market is eyeing this week's financial results from large tech companies: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet will be presenting their quarterly results. Since these companies have considerable influence on major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the market could tend to be abuzz should the earnings differ from expectations.

After the announcement of some of the very latest tariffs by the US government, the S&P 500 has fallen by as much as 2.6% and the Nasdaq has slipped down by a whooping 11%.

While the current administration has indicated the possibility of talks with the Chinese entourage, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has not yet confirmed any upcoming new talks. Hence, this increases the uneasiness of investors as to the progress of trade tensions.

### Economic Indicators and Fear of Recession

The market direction over the next few days is most likely hinged on some important economic data that are set to be released soon. The first-quarter (Q1) estimate of GDP growth will come on Wednesday, and a minor improvement or even a small decline is expected to result therefrom.

Weak data will further heighten fears of recession. Challenges like tariffs, exorbitant interest rates, and dwindling consumer spending already bear on the economy of the United States.

### Market Future and Analysts' Opinion

The S&P 500 gained 7.1% over the past four days. However, some analysts feel this upward move may not last long. Well-known investment manager Dan Niles says that political instability, fear of economic recession, or tensions in the credit market can become a reason again in future to push the market downwards.

He also says that such artificial demand, like quick shipments by companies so as to avoid tariffs, has layered real economic weaknesses below. So, investors should be careful.