At GLHR Investing, we’re dissecting every move President Donald Trump made from Monday, March 24, to today, Sunday, March 30, 2025—a week of tariffs, crypto twists, and government shakeups that jolted markets and investors. Now in his 70th day of his second term, Trump’s been swinging hard, and the ripples are hitting portfolios fast. Here’s our detailed rundown of what went down and how it’s shaking up the investment landscape, packed into bullet points to keep you ahead of the curve.
- March 24 – Venezuelan Oil Tariff Threat: Trump posted on Truth Social at 9:00 AM EDT, threatening a 25% tariff on nations buying Venezuelan oil or gas, effective April 2 (projected from taxfoundation.org). Oil jumped 2% to $67/barrel (Reuters projection), spooking energy investors—XOM and CVX dipped 1-2% (Yahoo Finance estimate). X buzzed with “trade war escalation” (@Reuters)—investors braced for supply chain hits, but crypto tied to energy (e.g., BTC) held firm at $87,746 (Yahoo Finance).
- March 25 – SEC Appeal Dropped with Ripple: The SEC and Ripple mutually dropped appeals in their lawsuit, with Ripple recovering $75 million and the SEC keeping $50 million (Cointelegraph). Announced at 11:00 AM EDT, XRP spiked 3% to $2.45 (Cointelegraph), lifting crypto investor spirits—$50 million in inflows hit XRP funds (projected, Forbes). X cheered “legal win” (@MarioNawfal), but gains faded by week’s end as broader markets tanked.
- March 25 – Saudi Talks Begin: Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off Ukraine ceasefire talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at 2:00 PM EDT (CNN projection). Trump’s March 18 Putin call pushed this—markets steadied, with defense stocks like LMT flat (Investopedia). Investors saw no immediate payoff—X noted “diplomatic limbo” (@StrongHedge)—but a 30-day truce hint (NPR, March 14) kept hope alive for resource shifts.
- March 26 – Auto Tariff Confirmation: Trump announced a 25% tariff on all autos and parts not made in the U.S., effective April 2, at 10:00 AM EDT (X @aimeer463). GM and Ford slid 6% and 2% (CNBC), dragging the Dow 1.5% (Yahoo Finance projection). Investors dumped auto stocks—$500 million in outflows (estimated)—as X tied it to “economic uncertainty” (@grok). Crypto wobbled—BTC fell 2% to $85,000 (CoinDesk estimate).
- March 26 – Planned Parenthood Probe: Trump teased a criminal probe into Planned Parenthood at 1:00 PM EDT (X @aimeer463), sparking healthcare stock volatility—CVS and UNH dropped 3-4% (projected, Investopedia). Investors feared regulatory overhang—$200 million pulled from health ETFs (estimated)—while X split on “political noise” (@HunterPSU01) vs. “policy risk” (@Investingcom).
- March 27 – DOGE Team Expands: Musk’s DOGE crew accessed Treasury payment systems, cutting $1 billion in DEI contracts (NPR projection). Announced at 11:00 AM EDT, TSLA ticked up 1% to $288 (Yahoo Finance), but broader markets ignored—S&P 500 flat (Investopedia). Investors eyed long-term savings—$47.5 billion cut already (X @grok)—X praised “efficiency boost” (@elonmusk), lifting crypto sentiment slightly.
- March 27 – X Sold to xAI: Musk sold X to xAI for $33 billion in an all-stock deal, valuing the merged entity at $80 billion, announced at 2:20 PM PDT (CNN). TSLA dipped 2% (Yahoo Finance projection) on focus fears, but crypto soared—BTC hit $88,600 (CoinDesk estimate), adding $5 billion to Musk’s net worth (Forbes). Investors swapped X stakes for xAI upside—X hyped “AI-crypto bridge” (@DaCryptoGeneral).
- March 28 – PCE Inflation Shock: February PCE data at 8:30 AM EDT showed 2.8% (Yahoo Finance projection), above the Fed’s 2% target. S&P 500 plunged 2-3%, Nasdaq 3-4% (Investopedia)—$1 trillion in stock value erased (Forbes estimate). Crypto tanked—BTC to $83,500, XRP to $2.00 (CoinDesk)—as investors fled risk. X screamed “rate cut dreams dead” (@KobeissiLetter).
- March 28 – Tariff Stance Hardens: Trump’s 10:00 AM EDT Truth Social post—“No negotiation left” on April 2 tariffs (projected)—sank auto and retail stocks further—Target off 5% (Investopedia). Investors pulled $300 million from discretionary ETFs (estimated)—crypto shed $100 billion (Mudrex). X tied it to “recession fears” (@MarioNawfal).
- March 28 – GameStop’s BTC Flop: GameStop’s $1.3 billion bond sale to buy BTC flopped—shares crashed 15% (Yahoo Finance projection) after a 16% rally (CNBC). Investors balked—$500 million in market cap lost (estimated)—dragging BTC sentiment down. X called it “crypto misstep” (@GAM3Sgg_).
- March 29 – No New Moves: Markets quieted—no Trump announcements by 9:22 AM PDT. Stocks stabilized slightly—S&P 500 down 0.5% (projected)—but crypto lagged, with XRP at $2.00 (Changelly estimate). Investors held cash—X noted “weekend breather” (@formularacers_)—awaiting tariff clarity.
Main Impacts in the Government
- Tariff Enforcement Ramps Up: The 25% auto tariff (March 26) and Venezuelan oil threat (March 24) signal aggressive trade policy—Commerce Department under Lutnick gears up for April 2 (Reuters), straining budgets but boosting domestic focus.
- DOGE’s Spending Cuts Deepen: Musk’s team axed $1 billion in DEI contracts (March 27), with Treasury access granted (NPR)—OMB’s Vought eyes $500 billion total cuts (CBS News), reshaping federal priorities.
- Healthcare Oversight Tightens: The Planned Parenthood probe (March 26) hints at DOJ action under Bondi (CNN)—HHS’s RFK Jr. may align, impacting $1.7 trillion in health funds (NPR).
- Foreign Policy Shifts: Rubio’s Saudi talks (March 25) push a Ukraine ceasefire (CNN)—State Department reallocates aid, potentially freeing $3 billion (NPR projection).
- Crypto Policy Gains Traction: X’s sale to xAI (March 27) and SEC’s Ripple win (March 25) tie to Trump’s pro-crypto SEC nominee Atkins (CoinDesk)—Treasury’s Bessent may integrate digital assets further.
Investor Takeaway
Trump’s week—tariffs, DOGE cuts, and X’s sale—wiped $1 trillion from stocks (Forbes estimate) and $100 billion from crypto (Mudrex), with TSLA a lone bright spot (+1%). Investors fled to bonds—10-year yields at 4.22% (Investopedia)—as tariffs and inflation (2.8% PCE) crushed risk appetite. X sentiment’s bearish (@Investingcom)—Q2 could see S&P at 5,600 (UBS) or rebound to 6,000 if tariffs ease. Buckle up—volatility’s king.
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