The Times Of India·2025-10-14 14:37Market Overview - Wall Street stocks experienced a decline due to resurfacing trade tensions with China, with the S&P 500 falling by 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 383 points (0.8%), and the Nasdaq composite decreasing by 1.5% [4][6] - The recent volatility in the market follows Wall Street's worst day since April and a rebound that was the best day since May, indicating shifting investor sentiment regarding US-China trade relations [4][6] Trade Relations Impact - The downturn was influenced by China's Commerce Ministry barring Chinese companies from dealing with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, which is perceived as a counteraction to US efforts to bolster its shipbuilding industry [4][6] - Both the US and China have imposed new port fees on each other's vessels, effective Tuesday, which adds to the ongoing trade conflict between the two largest economies in the world [4][6] Economic Indicators - The US economy has so far avoided significant negative impacts from changing tariff policies, but analysts caution that a cycle of retaliatory tariffs could result in companies passing increased costs onto consumers [4][6] - The ongoing US government shutdown has halted regular economic updates on inflation, spending, and employment, leading investors to focus on corporate earnings for insights [6] Company Performance - JPMorgan Chase's stock fell by 3.8% despite surpassing profit forecasts for its latest quarter, while Wells Fargo's stock rose by 3.5% after exceeding analysts' expectations [5][6] - Johnson & Johnson's stock decreased by 1.8% following the announcement of plans to spin off its orthopedics business into a standalone company [5][6] Treasury Yields - Treasury yields remained stable, with the 10-year yield slightly easing to 4.04% from 4.05% on the previous Friday [5][6]