Trump's Import Tariffs Spark Fear Among US Stock Market Investors

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Viva Budy Kusnandar 08/04/2025 15:50 WIB

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new policy of import tariffs on its trading partners. This sparked investor fear, reflected in a rise in the U.S. stock market volatility index.

U.S. Stock Market Volatility Index (April 8, 2020 – April 7, 2025)

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US President Donald Trump announced a new import tariff policy for his trading partners on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

This policy appears to have triggered investor fear. This is evident from the Wall Street crash on Friday, April 4, 2025, followed by a weakening of the Asia-Pacific stock markets on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Investor fear is also reflected in the rise of the Volatility Index (VIX) developed by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

The VIX—also often called the "Fear Index"—is an indicator measuring investor expectations of US stock market volatility over the next 30 days.

The VIX value is calculated from the prices of call and put options on the S&P 500 index with maturities between 23 and 37 days.

Based on Yahoo Finance data, on Friday, April 4, 2025, the VIX was at 45.31, surging almost 51% from the previous day.

Then, on Monday, April 7, 2025, the VIX rose again to 46.98. This is its highest level in the last five years, as shown in the graph.

According to TD Bank, a banking institution operating in the US, the interpretation of the VIX value is as follows:

* 0-15: High investor optimism and low volatility
* 15-25: Moderate volatility
* 25-30: Increasing financial market turbulence, high volatility
* >30: High volatility and the possibility of significant changes

"If the VIX rises, it could mean there is an increase in fear and risk in the market. Conversely, if the VIX falls, it could mean there is more stability in the market," as quoted from the TD Bank website.

"Generally, a VIX value above 30 can indicate increased volatility due to factors such as investor fear and increased uncertainty," it continues.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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