「Stock Market Guru」 Trump Malfunction: Verbal Boost Ignored by Market, US Stocks Fall for Fifth Week as Wall Street Pulls Off a Reversal

BlockBeats News, March 30th. The ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict and increasing policy uncertainty have put pressure on the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 index has seen its fifth consecutive weekly decline, marking the longest losing streak since 2022. Despite numerous attempts by U.S. President Trump to signal moderation and stabilize market sentiment, investors' response has noticeably weakened.

Market analysis points out that as the conflict drags on unresolved and policies remain volatile, the "Trump Put" effect is fading. Investors are no longer trading solely based on policy statements and are even starting to take contrarian positions in the absence of substantial progress.

Meanwhile, oil prices remain elevated (WTI crude oil surpassing $100), intensifying global "stagflation" concerns. Coupled with the uncertainty in the Middle East, market risk aversion is on the rise. The VIX volatility index has surged to above 31, significantly higher than its historical average.

Institutions generally believe that without substantial easing in the Middle East situation, especially the restoration of stability in the Strait of Hormuz, relying solely on policy rhetoric will be difficult to reverse the market's downward trend.