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On a quarterly basis, the S&P 500 is off 5.1%, which would snap a five-quarter winning streak. The Nasdaq is down 10.3%, potentially marking its steepest quarterly drop since Q2 2022, while the Dow has declined 2.3%.<\/p>\n
All eyes now turn to the March jobs report due Friday, April 4, which could offer key insight into labor market resilience and inflation pressures. The tariff rollout on Wednesday could also spark renewed volatility, especially if details remain vague or suggest an extended negotiation period.<\/p>\n
Barclays strategist Emmanuel Cau noted that although tariff risks are partly priced in, the broader implications for global growth and U.S. consumer prices remain unresolved.<\/p>\n
With trade tensions flaring and a heavy data calendar ahead, market participants should prepare for continued volatility and closely monitor economic indicators that could influence the Federal Reserve\u2019s policy stance.<\/p>\n