On April 9, 2025, the US stock markets displayed a mixed yet marginally positive performance, notably with the Nasdaq taking the lead with a 1.25% increase. In contrast, global markets experienced a significant decline due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The US bond market encountered turbulence, leading to the 30-year Treasury yield exceeding 5%. Concurrently, the dollar depreciated, prompting a rise in gold prices as investors turned to safer assets amidst the market volatility.