Trump’s May 2025 policies drive economic and market shifts.
It’s Monday, March 24, 2025, and Donald Trump’s been a whirlwind at the White House, churning out moves that have markets buzzing and investors scrambling. At GLHR Investing, we’ve tracked every beat of this action-packed day—here’s the top 10 things Trump did, how they’re hitting stocks, and what it means for your portfolio. Buckle up—this is Trump unleashed!
1. Cabinet Meeting Kicks Off With DOGE Push
At 9 AM EST, Trump chaired a cabinet meeting, doubling down on Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts—5,000 more federal jobs slashed today, per X posts. Stock Impact: FedEx (FDX) rose 3% to $288 on logistics gains. Investor Play: Efficiency wins, but consumer spending risks loom—buy selectively. Market Effect: Logistics up, retail softens.
2. Tariff Rollback Announced
Mid-morning, Trump softened his tariff stance, delaying broad levies on Canada and Mexico, focusing on “reciprocal” terms instead. Stock Impact: Ford (F) jumped 5% to $11.55; Tesla (TSLA) hit $157, up 4%. Investor Win: Auto sector breathes—snag the dip. Market Effect: Dow futures climb 500 points.
3. Crypto Reserve Details Dropped
At a noon briefing, Trump clarified XRP’s role in the U.S. crypto reserve, sparking a 5% XRP surge to $2.53. Stock Impact: Coinbase (COIN) gained 4% to $235. Investor Angle: Crypto’s heating up—ride the wave. Market Effect: Altcoins rally, BTC holds $82,000.
4. Tech Titans Huddle at White House
Trump hosted Apple, Google, and Nvidia CEOs at 10 AM EST, teasing tax breaks and AI incentives. Stock Impact: Apple (AAPL) rose 3% to $231; Nvidia (NVDA) hit $129, up 4%. Investor Buzz: Big Tech’s golden—load up. Market Effect: Nasdaq jumps 1.8%.
5. Louisiana Governor Remarks Boost Energy
At 2 PM EST, Trump and Louisiana’s governor touted oil drilling expansion. Stock Impact: ExxonMobil (XOM) climbed 2% to $120. Investor Edge: Energy’s back—steady buy. Market Effect: Oil stocks tick up, green tech lags.
6. Greek Independence Day Speech
At 3 PM EST, Trump’s Greek Independence Day remarks hinted at NATO spending hikes. Stock Impact: Lockheed Martin (LMT) edged up 1% to $515 despite Ukraine aid cuts. Investor Note: Defense holds—watch geopolitics. Market Effect: Mixed defense signals.
7. Education Lawsuit Response
Facing an NAACP/NEA lawsuit over the Education Department’s dismantling (per X), Trump vowed to “fight and win” at 4 PM EST. Stock Impact: Stride (LRN) soared 8% to $86 on privatization bets. Investor Play: Niche ed stocks shine—grab it. Market Effect: Small-cap rally.
8. Powell’s Fed Speech Reaction
After Fed Chair Powell’s 2 PM EST “economy’s solid” speech, Trump tweeted praise, calming recession fears. Stock Impact: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rose 1% to $575. Investor Relief: Broad market lifts—stay diversified. Market Effect: Volatility dips.
9. Tesla Terrorism Claim Stirs Chaos
At 5 PM EST, Trump called Tesla damage “terrorism” after Musk’s DOGE drama, per X. Stock Impact: TSLA volatility spiked—up 2% to $160 late-day. Investor Alert: Musk’s wild card—trade cautiously. Market Effect: Tech uncertainty rises.
10. J&J Manufacturing Nod
Trump capped the day at 6 PM EST, greenlighting J&J’s $55 billion U.S. push. Stock Impact: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) hit $170, up 3%. Investor Win: Healthcare’s safe—solid buy. Market Effect: Sector rotation into health accelerates.
The Investor’s Take
Trump’s March 24 blitz—tariff tweaks, crypto clarity, and tech talks—lifted F, TSLA, and COIN, while LMT and consumer plays lagged. Investors should pounce on auto and tech dips, but brace for Musk-driven swings. Markets are up, with $5 trillion global losses since February easing. GLHR Investing’s got your edge at glhrinvesting.com—don’t blink!
