Market Mayhem: Tech Stocks Surge as Trade Truce Hopes Spark Rally – Gold & Silver Hit Sky-High Records
U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the Dow up 1.3%, S&P 500 1.6%, and Nasdaq 2.2% after Trump signaled a softer stance on China. Tech shares led gains, while gold hit a record $4,179/oz and silver $53.6/oz amid Fed rate-cut bets. Tuesday saw a reversal as Beijing sanctioned U.S.-linked shipyards, sending major indexes down 1–1.8%. Investors await Trump-Xi talks and Fed Chair Powell’s speech.