Markets Shrug Off Trump Tariff Chaos—Because Wall Street Never Learns

Another day, another dose of political whiplash—yet US markets somehow closed in the green. Tariff tantrums? Just another Tuesday.

Here’s the kicker: traders are pricing in volatility like it’s a feature, not a bug. Meanwhile, Main Street braces for the fallout. Classic.

Bonus cynicism: If history repeats, the big banks will short the economy—then get bailed out *again* while retail investors hold the bag.

Good day for Nvidia

Nvidia helped limit broader market losses. Its shares jumped nearly 3% after it reported 73% year-over-year growth in its data center business and exceeded expectations on both revenue and earnings. 

Though it warned of an $8 billion hit in the next quarter due to U.S. export restrictions to China, investors shrugged it off, focusing instead on strong AI momentum.

Despite the trade-policy headwinds, all major indexes are poised to finish the week and month in the green. 

The S&P 500 is up 6% for May, the Dow 3.5%, and the Nasdaq nearly 10%. Markets are now looking ahead to Costco’s earnings and further WHITE House moves on tariffs.