Trump’s Tariffs Roil Markets As Traders Hedge Rapid Market Reversals

Trump’s Tariffs Roil Markets As Traders Hedge Rapid Market Reversals

U.S. stock markets hit following President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on key trading partners, with many tariff-sensitive stocks seeing increased volatility. Some traders have built “baskets” of tariff-sensitive stocks, allowing them to bet on the impact of trade policies across multiple companies. Hedge funds are shorting certain European stocks exposed to tariffs, such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Options market activity has surged, with traders seeking to hedge against rapid reversals or predict Trump’s next move. On Friday, zero-day options trading hit a record $1.4 trillion in notional value.


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Uploaded: 2025-02-06

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