Markets React Positively to Trump’s Statements on Monetary Policy and Trade

U.S. stock futures surged Wednesday as former President Donald Trump’s remarks alleviated investor anxieties over monetary policy and trade. In a speech that resonated across financial markets, Trump clarified he would not seek to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and reiterated his preference for lower interest rates. The comments injected confidence into equity benchmarks, propelling the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite higher. The upbeat sentiment spilled over into cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets catching a bid amid the risk-on tone. Traders interpreted Trump’s stance as a potential tailwind for both traditional and alternative assets, though lingering geopolitical uncertainties kept gains in check.