Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Upgrade Now SNP - Delayed Quote • USD S&P Kensho Democratized Banking (^KFIN) Follow 211.54 -148.56 (-41.26%) At close: April 30 at 5:39:52 PM EDT Related News The month that Trump blinked on trade In early April, historic tariffs on nearly all countries in the world went into effect. Roughly one month later, the president has offered some rollbacks of his absolutist trade agenda. Trump's first 100 days: Where the markets stand President Donald Trump has been celebrating 100 days in office. So how have the markets performed? The S&P 500 (^GSPC) posted a 7% decline over the first 100 days. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and oil (CL=F) have slipped, too. But one asset that has risen? Gold (GOLD) as investors sought safety during the recent market volatility. Piper Sandler chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz says that the issue is that markets are still adjusting to the high tariffs imposed by the president. 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