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The latest data shows a split in U.S. trucking volumes since the tariffs were announced early this month, with certain regions and sectors performing significantly better than the others.
What Happened: On Sunday, Craig Fuller, the founder and CEO of FreightWaves Inc., a supply chain and logistics intelligence service, shared some stats on his X account regarding the performance of several regional trucking markets since the tariffs were announced, and what they mean for different sectors.
Fuller states that, based on the data compiled by his company, freight markets with exposure to agriculture and oil and gas markets are doing well since the trade war began. On the other hand, those serving retail and manufacturing segments are struggling, with heavy manufacturing getting completely &#8220;obliterated.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Based on trucking volume data, freight markets with large exposure to ag and oil/gas are doing well since the trade war started. Freight markets serving retail and manufacturing are struggling, with heavy manufacturing getting completely obliterated.
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913667059877027968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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When asked if there are any correlations between freight markets and the earnings of different industries, Fuller says that they do, with dozens of hedge funds buying their data for this very reason.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Yes, dozens of hedge funds buy our data for that very reason.
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913767412203151788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Fuller then covered the latest figures for each of the major trucking markets within the United States, while explaining what they mean for different industries. 
Kansas City and Omaha are the only two markets that witnessed a YoY increase in volumes, by 7% and 6%, respectively, with both cities being major agricultural hubs. Similarly, Houston, a major oil production, refining, and processing center, saw a mere 3% YoY decline in trucking volumes, hinting at the sector&#8217;s resilience in the face of tariffs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Ag is going great right now. Of the major freight markets, Kansas City and Omaha are the only ones up YoY. Kansas City: +7% YoY Omaha: +6% YoY <a href="https://t.co/JnMahqCg2T">pic.twitter.com/JnMahqCg2T</a>
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913665605904851412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Other major markets, especially those focused on manufacturing, aren&#8217;t faring too well, with Fuller adding that &#8220;If domestic manufacturing were picking up the slack from declining imports, it would be reflected in the trucking volumes out of a few major industrial markets.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If domestic manufacturing were picking up the slack from declining imports, it would be reflected in the trucking volumes out of a few major industrial markets. Atlanta: Trucking volumes down 12% YoY. 1/ <a href="https://t.co/j9FnALicIc">pic.twitter.com/j9FnALicIc</a>
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913659300880281920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to FreightWaves data, Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago volumes are down 12%, 13%, and 19% YoY, respectively. The biggest decline was seen in Cleveland, a major manufacturing hub, which is down 35% YoY. 
Why It Matters: This comes amid growing consensus that tariffs will not help U.S. manufacturing. According to a recent <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44812675/us-manufacturing-unlikely-to-benefit-from-tariffs-survey-indicates-majority-feels-trump-team-is-bullying-corporate-america">supply chain survey</a> by CNBC, nearly half of the respondents say that President Donald Trump&#8217;s trade wars will lead companies to search for other low-tariff regimes, instead of reshoring.
U.S. manufacturing had already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44588076/us-manufacturing-slips-into-contraction-as-tariff-driven-costs-hit-near-3-year-high">slipped into contraction</a> in March, even before the major &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217; tariffs were announced. This decline was attributed to rising input prices as companies began stockpiling inventories to avoid the forthcoming tariffs.
The CEO of Blackrock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Larry Fink also <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44661665/manufacturing-resurgence-not-without-a-workforce-says-blackrocks-fink">held a similar stance</a>, stating that &#8220;The USA doesn&#8217;t even have enough workers to become a manufacturing economy,&#8221; during the CERAWeek energy conference last week.
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Chamath Palihapitiya, known as the &#8220;SPAC King,&#8221; has voiced concerns over Nvidia Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and accused the company of not acting in the best interest of the U.S.
What Happened: In an episode of the All-In Podcast that was released over the weekend, Palihapitiya criticized Nvidia for its alleged efforts to bypass U.S. export controls, which were designed to limit China's access to cutting-edge AI chips.
"How is it that Alibaba shows up with something incredible, DeepSeek shows up with something better," Palihapitiya asked, indicating that Nvidia's chips may be finding their way into Chinese hands.
He noted that after the U.S. banned the sale of top-tier GPUs like the A100 and H100 to China, Nvidia quickly rolled out slightly modified versions — the A800 and H800 — which reduced data transfer speeds just enough to meet export rules, while still offering strong performance.
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Nvidia also introduced the H20 chip, specifically designed for the Chinese market to comply with updated U.S. regulations, yet still delivering significant computing power, Palihaptiya said.
&#8220;You have a 2017 plan that they&#8217;ve been executing against, which is to say, we want to dominate this space. And you have an American company that has been working around the guidelines at every turn to try to land silicon into the hands of China,&#8221; the billionaire investor said.
White House-appointed &#8216;AI and Crypto Czar&#8217; David Sacks echoed Palihapitiya's concerns, pointing out the growing issue of export controls evasion.
Sacks highlighted an incident involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), which faced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42644888/biden-administration-targets-chinese-firm-over-taiwan-semiconductor-chip-found-in-huawei-tech">fines for circumventing export restrictions</a>.
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Nvidia did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It's Important: Palihapitiya&#8217;s statements are part of a broader debate on U.S.-China relations and the control of AI technologies.
The White House has imposed an indefinite export ban on Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chips to China, prompting the company to warn of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">potential $5.5 billion hit</a> to its quarterly revenue, according to a recent filing.
Notably, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44890578/nvidias-jensen-huang-meets-shanghai-mayor-amid-fresh-us-chip-curbs">high-level tour</a> of China last week.
In February, reports revealed that Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and ByteDance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43931074/chinese-tech-giants-like-tencent-alibaba-and-bytedance-rush-to-buy-nvidias-h20-ai-chips-as-deepseeks-low-cost-models-fuel-massive-demand-surge">significantly increased their orders</a> for Nvidia's H20 AI chips, spurred by the rise of DeepSeek&#8217;s cost-efficient AI models.
DeepSeek's R1 model, reportedly developed for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">less than $6 million</a>, has outperformed top U.S. models—including those from OpenAI.
Price Action: Nvidia shares have fallen 26.67% year-to-date but remain up 27.55% over the past 12 months, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gives Nvidia a strong growth score of 94.80%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> TSMC, Alibaba, Tencent, and other major tech players.
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Amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, tech bull Dan Ives thinks the time is "ticking" for trade deals as Wall Street reels from the aftermath of a tug-of-war between the world's top two economies.
What Happened: Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) finds itself at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. The U.S. has imposed new restrictions on Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chip sales to China, a move that underscores the ongoing struggle for technological supremacy, Ives said.
"The White House needs trade deals done quick with a negotiation path established with China&#8230;.otherwise the markets, 10-year yield, USD, Gold, and the economy will head down their own divergent paths over the coming weeks and months ahead," said Ives.
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1914068881053798487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The White House is under pressure to finalize trade agreements with China as the markets and tech industry seek clarity.
The lack of progress could lead to economic downturns, affecting the 10-year yield, USD, and gold prices, Ives added. In particular, the Wedbush analyst believes that the tech sector is particularly vulnerable, with companies like Nvidia caught in the crossfire, he said.
As the U.S. and China engage in this high-stakes trade war, the focus is on which side will concede first.
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Nvidia, which is among the leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, is seen as a strategic piece of the puzzle by the Trump administration to maintain the supremacy of the U.S. economy, Ives added.
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Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44858727/jensen-huang-in-china-for-talks-as-us-tightens-nvidia-chip-restrictions-report">traveled to China</a> earlier last week to mitigate the situation, emphasizing the importance of the Chinese market for Nvidia&#8217;s global strategy.
The tech industry is bracing for a challenging earnings season, with minimal guidance expected from executives.
Why It Matters: The restrictions on Nvidia come when Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44883683/xi-jinpings-minister-urges-nvidia-us-firms-to-invest-more-in-china-during-meeting-with-jensen-huang-despite-chip-export-curbs">encouraging U.S. companies</a>, including Nvidia, to expand their investments in China. This duality highlights the complex nature of U.S.-China relations, where economic interests often clash with political strategies.
In a related development,&nbsp;billionaire investor Mark Cuban&nbsp;has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44890923/mark-cuban-sounds-alarm-over-impact-of-trumps-tariff-war-people-could-die">expressed concerns</a> over the potential human cost of the trade war, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. Cuban warns that rising costs could have dire consequences, emphasizing the broader impact of the trade tensions.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44890578/nvidias-jensen-huang-meets-shanghai-mayor-amid-fresh-us-chip-curbs">Huang&#8217;s visit to China</a> included meetings with key officials, reflecting Nvidia&#8217;s efforts to navigate the challenging landscape.
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Noted investment adviser&nbsp;Gary Black drew attention Sunday to the rising odds of a recession in 2025 due to President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff measures.
What Happened:&nbsp;Black, managing partner at&nbsp;The Future Fund, highlighted the increasing likelihood of the U.S. slipping into recession this year on the decentralized betting platform, Polymarket.
&#8220;Trump's tariffs have pushed the&nbsp;odds of recession to 57%&nbsp;as consumers and businesses cut&nbsp;back, up from 20% at&nbsp;the beginning of 2025, according&nbsp;to Polymarket,&#8221; he wrote on X.
Indeed, odds on the Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>)-based platform sharply rose this month, coinciding with the sweeping tariff measures announced on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44613907/tariff-shock-incoming-as-trump-prepares-sweeping-trade-duties-what-traders-need-to-know">&#8220;Liberation Day&#8221;</a> and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">escalating trade war</a> with China.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Trump's tariffs have pushed the odds of recession to 57% as consumers and businesses cut back, up from 20% at the beginning of 2025, according to Polymarket. <a href="https://t.co/5KYVp3Yp0X">pic.twitter.com/5KYVp3Yp0X</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1913942940398883263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Over $3 million has been wagered on the outcome as of this writing. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Bureau of Economic Research declares a recession in the U.S. before January 1, 2026, or if the seasonally adjusted annualized percent change in quarterly U.S. real GDP is negative for two consecutive quarters.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp; While the stock market saw some relief last week after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, CNBC commentator and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, Josh Brown, warned that this could be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44884282/analyst-predicts-recession-is-coming-despite-financial-crisis-put-on-hold-warns-rich-kids-insulated-from-their-own-actions">&#8220;bear market bounce&#8221;</a> and that the recession was still on course.
On the other hand, the International Monetary Fund maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook. While acknowledging a rise in economic uncertainty due to trade tensions, the IMF has stated that its revised projections <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44889521/recession-not-so-fast-says-imf-even-after-trump-tariff-chaos">reflect a slowdown, but not a full-blown recession</a>.
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Gary Black Shares Polymarket Data, Says Trump Tariffs Have Pushed Odds Of 2025 Recession To 57%

El Salvador&#8217;s president, Nayib Bukele, proposed a prisoner exchange with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, on Sunday, aiming to repatriate Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. in exchange for &#8220;political prisoners&#8221; held in the South American country.
What Happened: Bukele addressed Maduro, stating his willingness to repatriate 252 Venezuelan deportees. In return, he asked for the release of an equal number of political prisoners held in Venezuela. 
&#8220;Unlike you, who have political prisoners, we don&#8217;t have political prisoners,&#8221; Bukele said. &#8220;All the Venezuelans we have in custody were detained as part of an operation against gangs like the Tren de Aragua in the United States.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Señor <a href="https://twitter.com/NicolasMaduro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NicolasMaduro</a>, usted ha dicho en numerosas ocasiones que quiere a los venezolanos de regreso y en libertad. A diferencia de usted, que tiene presos políticos, nosotros no tenemos presos políticos. Todos los venezolanos que tenemos bajo custodia fueron detenidos en el…
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Among individuals Bukele suggested being released from Venezuela were activist lawyer Rocío San Miguel and journalist Roland Carreño, actions against whom have drawn <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/petition/free-the-wrongly-imprisoned-in-venezuela/">criticism</a> from groups like Amnesty International. Bukele also mentioned&nbsp;nearly 50 detained citizens of&nbsp;other nationalities, including Americans, Germans, and Dominicans, among others.
Venezuela&#8217;s Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, criticized Bukele&#8217;s proposal and accused El Salvador of &#8220;arbitrarily&#8221; detaining Venezuelans in a state of &#8220;enforced disappearance in a concentration camp,&#8221; according to Venezuela&#8217;s news network Globovisión. 
He also sought to know what offenses the detainees were charged with, if they had access to legal recourse, and if they had been permitted to speak to anybody since their detention.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">El Fiscal General, Tarek William Saab, denunció que el presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, admitió este domingo tener &quot;secuestrados&quot; a 252 ciudadanos venezolanos en el Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT). A través de un comunicado, Saab afirma que la declaración… <a href="https://t.co/FQ1VaCRElW">pic.twitter.com/FQ1VaCRElW</a>
&mdash; Globovisión (@globovision) <a href="https://twitter.com/globovision/status/1914143249977036932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This proposal comes amid escalating tensions over the deportation of individuals accused of committing violent crimes by the Donald Trump administration. 
Notably, in response to requests from lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily stopped the deportation of a group of Venezuelan migrants on Saturday, according to Reuters.
Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44805346/trump-appreciates-nayib-bukele-for-taking-in-criminalsel-salvador-president-says-we-wont-return-maryland-man-mistakenly-deported-by-us">appreciated</a> Bukele for accepting custody of deportees whom the U.S. has alleged are gang members.
However, controversy erupted soon over&nbsp;Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44779739/oops-hes-alive-and-secure-trump-administration-updates-status-on-mistaken-deportation-to-el-salvador" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deported to El Salvador due to an &#8220;administrative error.&#8221;</a>&nbsp;The Supreme Court backed a lower court ruling for officials to assist in the return of Garcia
According to Amnesty International, El Salvador's prison system is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/12/el-salvador-policies-practices-legislation-violate-human-rights/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">notorious</a>&nbsp;for widespread human rights violations, violence, and overcrowding.
El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as its legal tender in 2021,  and it has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41084132/nayib-bukeles-el-salvador-is-mainstreaming-bitcoin-by-putting-the-price-where-everyone-can" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">since pursued an ambitious strategy</a> to integrate the digital asset into the various aspects of its citizens&#8217; lives.
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The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll will feature a variety of activities sponsored by Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
What Happened: According to a statement from First Lady Melania Trump's office, Amazon will sponsor a "reading nook," YouTube will organize a "bunny hop stage," and Meta will offer an "AI-powered experience and photo opportunity."
The event will also include traditional activities such as the egg roll and egg hunt, with eggs donated by American egg farmers.
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Trump also shared his plans for the event on his Truth Social platform, writing, "Tomorrow morning is the BIG Easter Egg Hunt at the White House. 40,000 people expected. I'll be there! Gates open at 6:30 AM, close at 5:30 PM."
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, Jeff Bezos' Amazon, and Sundar Pichai-led Google each donated $1 million to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42898021/google-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-plans-youtube-livestream-pleased-to-support">support Trump's inauguration</a>.
Trump has repeatedly said that his administration successfully lowered egg prices. However, data released earlier this month revealed that grocery store egg prices continued to rise in March, increasing by 5.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/us/politics/egg-prices-march.html">reported</a> the New York Times.
Last year's celebration at the White House under former President Joe Biden was themed around education. It was led by former First Lady Jill Biden, a longtime educator, and included activities like a reading corner and a mock farm field trip.
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China&#8217;s central bank continued to accumulate gold, adding 5 tonnes to its stash in March, marking its 5th consecutive monthly purchase. 
What Happened: On Sunday, The Kobeissi Letter, a popular capital markets newsletter posted on X, stating that China&#8217;s Central Bank has purchased gold for the 5th straight month, adding 5 tonnes in March, and bringing its total gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes.
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It adds that gold now accounts for 6.5% of the nation&#8217;s official reserve assets, having purchased a &#8220;whopping&#8221; 50 tonnes of the yellow metal in February, more than 10 times what was officially reported, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>).
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: China's central bank increased its gold holdings by 5 tonnes in March, posting their 5th consecutive monthly purchase. This brings total China's gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes. Chinese gold holdings now reflect 6.5% of its total official reserve assets.… <a href="https://t.co/LuwiBvnirn">pic.twitter.com/LuwiBvnirn</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1913996067298779581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to the post, China has been accumulating gold at a rapid pace, with its purchases on the London OTC market significantly above officially reported numbers.
Why It Matters: Growing central bank demand has sent gold to record highs in recent weeks, and analysts at Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) continue to revise their targets upwards for the commodity, citing <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44569258/gold-market-rallies-amid-inflation-concerns-and-trade-uncertainty">trade war uncertainties</a> and a weaker U.S. Dollar.
Gold prices are also seeing momentum from growing ETF inflows, with global gold <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1">ETFs adding $21 billion</a> in the first quarter of 2025, marking their second-highest quarterly inflow since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors pursue safe-haven assets amid global market turmoil. 
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>+$60.70 (+24.73%)</td>
<td>$210.71 &#8211; $309.31</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>+$12.44&nbsp;(+24.79%)</td>
<td>$43.06 &#8211; $63.32</td>
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<td>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)</td>
<td>+$15.58&nbsp;(+44.09%)</td>
<td>$32.20 &#8211; $52.81</td>
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<td>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)</td>
<td>+$19.29&nbsp;(+43.03%)</td>
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<td>+$8.97&nbsp;(+25.27%)</td>
<td>$30.55 &#8211; $45.00</td>
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With the &#8220;Simultaneous Collapse&#8221; is U.S. assets, with equities, Treasuries, and the dollar, all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">falling in tandem</a>, gold remains one of the few remaining places of refuge for investors across the globe.
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Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Sunday evening following weeks of sideways price action, while stock futures dipped.
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<td>1.93%</td>
<td>$87,151.15</td>
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<td>-0.22%</td>
<td>$1,607.66</td>
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<td>+1.60%</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin breached the $86,000 barrier to touch $87,000 for the first time in nearly three weeks. The apex cryptocurrency's breakout spurred a similar price action for Dogecoin.
Ethereum, on the other hand, failed to generate momentum, as the second-largest cryptocurrency remained in the $1,600 range.
Bitcoin's monthly gains reached nearly 3%, in stark contrast to ETH&#8217;s 13.26% drop.
The late evening rally pushed the 24-hour liquidations past $220 million, with over $140 million in short positions erased.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose marginally by 0.50% in the last 24 hours, indicating a surge in volatility and speculative demand.&nbsp;
The percentage of traders placing bullish long bets on Bitcoin surged to 55%, according to the Long/Short Ratio, indicating expectations of a sustained rally.
The market sentiment stayed in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; category, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, although the magnitude dipped over the previous day.
Last week also saw some panic in the market after cryptocurrency trading behemoth Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), along with other exchanges, faced withdrawal disruptions due to an Amazon Web Services outage on Tuesday, according to Reuters. The withdrawals resumed after around 23 minutes.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.70 trillion, following a marginal increase of 0.10% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged lower overnight Sunday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 158 points, or 0.40%, as of 8:38 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.29%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.29%.
Stocks concluded the holiday-shortened week lower as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">concern about inflation and slower economic growth</a> due to Trump's tariff measures.&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant stated that the current market movement more likely resembled a "typical correction" than a full bear cycle.
"The previous price increase was relatively modest, indicating limited market overheating, which also suggests the downside risk may be contained," CryptoQuant added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Retail Dominance Index – Binance vs. Other Exchanges "Binance has had a retail dominance of ~89.6%… higher retail ratio suggests broader retail participation with more activity coming from a range of users rather than being concentrated among a few." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/JA_Maartun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JA_Maartun</a> <a href="https://t.co/V5iu7Yagnt">pic.twitter.com/V5iu7Yagnt</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1913273151183794177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency influencer Scott Melker, aka The Wolf Of All Streets, stated Bitcoin needs to climb over $88,804 to break the trend of lower highs and lower lows.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Daily Breaking through descending resistance from the all time high. Needs to get above $88,804 to break the series of lower highs and lower lows. Is it time? <a href="https://t.co/0lX0b7rSEe">pic.twitter.com/0lX0b7rSEe</a>
&mdash; The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottmelker/status/1914129191819190700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Crosses Key Barrier, Dogecoin Spikes, Ethereum Flat On Easter Sunday: Popular Influencer Says BTC Needs To Breach $88,804 For A Bullish Breakout

President Donald Trump's Easter messages on Sunday sparked backlash, as his posts on Truth Social attacked political rivals, and judges.
What Happened: Trump posted multiple Easter messages on his Truth Social platform. The first message, posted early in the morning, offered more typical Easter wishes.
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However, just minutes later, he followed up with a second message targeting his political opponents, including former President Joe Biden and the &#8220;Radical Left Lunatics.&#8221;
He accused the former administration of enabling dangerous individuals to re-enter the U.S. and criticized judges and law enforcement officials for their alleged ongoing inaction.
Trump also reiterated <a href="http://benzinga.com/25/01/42980742/trump-off-hook-in-2020-election-case-special-counsel-smith-says-evidence-was-sufficient-to-obtain-and-sustain-a-conviction">false claims about the 2020 election</a>, calling Biden "America's WORST and most Incompetent President."
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In another post, Trump also said he would make America &#8220;more religious.&#8221;
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Trump's message comes as he's pushing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44680699/alien-enemies-act-survives-court-challenge-trump-gains-green-light-for-swift-deportations">controversial immigration plan</a>. The Supreme Court on Saturday <a href="http://benzinga.com/25/04/44888501/supreme-court-pauses-deportations-under-alien-enemies-act-drawing-dissents-from-conservative-justices-samuel-alito-and-clarence-thomas">temporarily blocked deportations</a> of Venezuelans in Texas, saying they must be given due process.
Several people took to social media and expressed their dissatisfaction with the President's holiday message.&nbsp;
Adam Kinzinger, a former Illinois Republican Congressman, took to X, formerly Twitter, and mocked Trump's Easter message for not mentioning Jesus or forgiveness, the core themes of Easter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Dear Christians who think Trump is the savior, here is his inspiring Easter message or forgiveness and resurrection: <a href="https://t.co/yWPSopkPeR">pic.twitter.com/yWPSopkPeR</a>
&mdash; Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8;&#x1f1fa;&#x1f1e6; (@AdamKinzinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamKinzinger/status/1913990731053650313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;How many times Trump mentions Jesus or resurrection: 0 How many times he says Lord: 1, (drug LORDs),&#8221; he wrote in another post.
An X account named Republicans Against Trump also took to the platform and said Trump's message was filled with anger, attacks, and false claims, not the spirit of Easter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Donald Trump dedicated his Easter message to attacking the "Radical Left Lunatics," "the worst and most incompetent President," "Sleepy Joe Biden," and once again falsely claimed he won the 2020 election. Ah yes, the true spirit of Easter: rage-posting about your political… <a href="https://t.co/VDffkWC0DC">pic.twitter.com/VDffkWC0DC</a>
&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1913956955711799324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, the White House is set to host its annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
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Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the U.S. and internationally.
It will report its Q1 2025 earnings on April 29. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $0.70, down from $0.82 in the prior-year period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to be $14.27 billion, down from $14.88 billion a year earlier.
The 52-week range of Pfizer stock price was $20.92 to $31.54.
Pfizer's dividend yield is 7.66%. It paid $1.72 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Pfizer</h2>
On Feb. 4, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting adjusted EPS of $0.63, beating the consensus estimate of $0.47, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/02/43463168/pfizer-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-seagen-and-covid-19-products-show-strength-issues-strong-fy25-outlook">Benzinga</a>.
The U.S. drugmaker reported sales of $17.76 billion, up 22% year-over-year, and above the consensus of $17.40 billion.
Pfizer reaffirmed its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $61 billion to $64 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $63.025 billion. The company anticipates adjusted EPS in the range of $2.80 to $3.00, compared to the consensus of $2.94.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As A Pfizer Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Pfizer dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $15,666, which is around 698 shares at $22.44 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (7.66% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.0766 = $15,666 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
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For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Pfizer stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 698 shares of stock. There may be more upside to come as investors benefit from the company's consistent dividend hikes. Pfizer has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 14 years.&nbsp;
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How To Put $100 In Your Retirement Fund Each Month With Pfizer Stock

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday evening after a three-day Easter weekend, following yet another week in the red for the markets. 
The S&amp;P 500 futures are down 0.67% at 5,277, Nasdaq futures down 0.58%, trading at 18,273, followed by Dow Futures, down 0.72% at 39,042.
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Meanwhile, Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 had a volatile start to the day, and is down 0.90% or 313 points, owing to the Yen strengthening against the U.S. Dollar. Auto, pharmaceuticals, and other export-linked stocks are leading the decline in Tokyo, while retailers and domestic entertainment companies rally.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 99 mark, down 0.17% on Sunday night. The dollar fell on Monday amid concerns of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s independence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44882256/trumps-threat-to-fire-powell-could-shake-us-financial-markets">coming under threat</a> by the Trump administration, reported Reuters.
White House adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that the president&#8217;s team was studying whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell could be fired, according to the report.
Several prominent companies are set to release their earnings this week, including Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), and Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), among several others.
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Dan Ives said on Sunday that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) are among the most groundbreaking tech firms globally. However, Ives suggests that Elon Musk should step back from governmental roles and refocus on Tesla. 
What Happened: Ives took to X and highlighted the importance of Musk&#8217;s involvement in Tesla&#8217;s upcoming earnings call. 
Ives stated, &#8220;Musk needs to leave the govt, take a step back on DOGE, and get back to being CEO of Tesla full-time in our view.&#8221; This comment comes amid growing concerns about Musk&#8217;s attention being diverted from Tesla to his role in the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump.
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Reports have indicated that Musk&#8217;s focus on DOGE has frustrated investors, as they believe it detracts from his responsibilities at Tesla. Recent discussions suggest that Musk&#8217;s role in the government might soon conclude, potentially allowing him to dedicate more time to Tesla.
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Why It Matters: Ives&#8217; remarks come at a critical time for Tesla, as the company prepares for a significant first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday after market close.
Tesla&#8217;s stock has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44863730/tesla-stock-eyes-breakout-with-earnings-on-deck">shown resilience</a>, closing around $241 on Thursday, and analysts are closely watching for potential breakout signals. Even so, Tesla shares have fallen over 36% since the year began.
The company&#8217;s recent delivery numbers were disappointing, leading to concerns about its future performance. Ives, a prominent analyst, has reiterated an Outperform rating on Tesla, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44346423/teslas-biggest-bull-frustrated-with-elon-musks-focus-on-doge-over-company-patience-wearing-thin">emphasizing the need</a> for Musk to address the brand crisis. Wedbush has a $550 price target for Tesla.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Tesla has a Momentum of 92.5 and Growth of 67.70. How does it compare with others in the EV landscape? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here</a> and discover for yourself.
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Elon Musk 'Needs To Leave' The Government And Get Back To Being CEO Of Tesla, Says Dan Ives Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Editor&#8217;s note: The headline has been revised for grammatical accuracy.
DHL&nbsp;has temporarily halted&nbsp;business-to-consumer shipments to the&nbsp;United States&nbsp;with a customs value exceeding&nbsp;$800. This suspension, effective Monday, April 21, 2025, is a response to recent changes in U.S. Customs regulations.
What Happened: DHL&#8217;s decision comes in the wake of updated U.S. Customs regulations that have caused considerable transit delays for shipments valued over $800, said the global logistics company in an update on its website. 
These changes affect shipments originating from any location and apply solely to B2C&nbsp;shipments to private individuals in&nbsp;the U.S.&nbsp;Business-to-business shipments to U.S.&nbsp;companies&nbsp;are not affected by the&nbsp;suspension, although they may also face&nbsp;delays.
As of April 5, 2025, all&nbsp;shipments to the U.S. with&nbsp;a declared customs value exceeding&nbsp;$800 now require formal entry processing, a reduction from the previous $2,500 threshold. This adjustment has led to&nbsp;a surge in formal customs&nbsp;clearances, which DHL is actively managing. Despite efforts to scale operations, shipments over $800 may still experience multi-day delays.
DHL said it is working diligently to address these challenges and will provide&nbsp;updates as the situation evolves.&nbsp;The temporary suspension is a measure to manage the increased demand for formal customs processing.
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Why It Matters: Recently, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44830828/us-is-unreasonable-bullying-and-imposing-tariffs-abusively-says-hong-kong-post-operator">Hong Kong Post</a>&nbsp;announced a suspension of sea mail services to the U.S., citing &#8220;bullying&#8221; tariffs imposed by the United States.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">Trump administration</a>&nbsp;recently increased tariffs on Chinese imports by up to 245%, intensifying the trade battle between the two nations. This has led to concerns about potential economic repercussions.
Furthermore,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44871428/blackstone-president-warns-of-recession-risk-tied-to-trumps-tariffs">Jonathan Gray</a>, president of Blackstone Inc., warned that the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump&#8217;s tariff policies could heighten the risk of a recession. The longer these global tariff uncertainties persist, the greater the potential for market disruption and unintended consequences throughout the financial system.
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On paper, Americans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">have never been richer</a>. According to the Federal Reserve's latest <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/files/scf23.pdf">Survey of Consumer Finances</a>, the average U.S. household net worth hit $1.06 million in 2022 — a 23% jump from $868,000 just three years earlier.
That's right. Millionaire status. Technically.
The survey, <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20250228a.htm">conducted every three years</a>, captures the total value of assets — from homes and retirement accounts to vehicles and brokerage balances — minus all debts. It includes everything from checking accounts and 401(k)s to investment properties, annuities, and even boats and RVs. But here's the catch: averages don't tell the whole story.
In reality, this number is skewed by the ultra-wealthy. While the average household may clear seven figures, the median net worth — the point where half of households have more and half have less — was just $192,900. That's a pretty big gap, and it says a lot more about how people are actually living.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Net Worth Is Up. So Are Prices.</h2>
Even with growing net worths and slightly higher wages, Americans are feeling the squeeze. Take housing, for example. <a href="https://www.zillow.com/home-values/102001/united-states/">According to Zillow</a>, the average home value in the U.S. is now $361,263, up 2.1% in the last year. Homes are going under contract in just 26 days — if buyers can afford them.
Ownership is becoming so expensive that younger generations are backing out entirely. The National Association of Realtors says the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41876775/u-s-homebuyers-are-now-56-on-average-as-younger-generations-struggle-with-wildly-unaffordable-market-housing-expert-warns">average age of a homebuyer is now 56</a>, up from 49 in 2023. That's the highest it's ever been, and a clear sign that first-time buyers are aging out before they even get in.
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Then there are the cars. Kelley Blue Book reports that the average new vehicle now costs $48,039, up 43% in the last decade. That's nearly a full year's salary for many Americans.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wages Aren't Keeping Pace</h2>
According to the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/wkyeng.nr0.htm">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>, the median weekly wage for full-time workers in Q1 2025 was $1,194 — or about $62,000 per year. While that's up 4.8% from last year, inflation rose 2.7% in the same period. So yes, there's some real wage growth, but it's not enough to offset rising costs across housing, insurance, food, and transportation.
And for many households, those net worth numbers are tied up in assets they can't touch — like a primary residence or retirement accounts. They may technically have a high net worth, but it doesn't help much at the grocery store checkout.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Disconnect</h2>
The growing gap between what the data says and what people feel is at the heart of America's current economic mood. You might be a millionaire — but not in a way that makes life easier to afford.
As prices rise to reflect the higher averages, they can leave the majority behind. The typical household isn't upgrading to a luxury car or scooping up investment properties. They're just trying to stretch a paycheck far enough to fill the gas tank and maybe save a little for the future.
So yes, the "average" American household is a millionaire. But for most people, it doesn't feel like wealth. It feels like survival.
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The Average Household Is A Millionaire With A $1.06 Million Net Worth, According To The Fed — So Why Do People Still Feel Broke?

It seems that Joe Rogan isn&#8217;t buying the idea that there&#8217;s some hidden genius behind President Donald Trump&#8217;s actions, especially not when it comes to the economy. On a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNxzn-vRodY">episode</a> of &#8220;The Joe Rogan Experience,&#8221; Rogan and comedian Ron White took turns joking about what they see as a chaotic and surreal moment in American leadership.
&#8220;It&#8217;s so baffling. It&#8217;s so crazy. Like, what is going on? The whole world is mad at us,&#8221; said Rogan.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mocking the Commander-in-Chief</h2>
&#8220;Trump&#8217;s playing golf, and in between swings, he&#8217;s on the phone with presidents of countries. &#8216;We&#8217;re going to need more money!'&#8221; Rogan said, mocking the casual tone Trump takes with serious matters. White jumped in, saying, &#8220;Yeah, that&#8217;s what somebody told me the other day. Is he playing checkers? Is he playing chess?&#8221; Then he answered his own question: &#8220;He&#8217;s playing golf!&#8221;
Rogan laughed and followed up with a jab: &#8220;He&#8217;s playing golf. Like, what does that mean? Everybody wants to think there&#8217;s some, like, grand plan to it.&#8221; He started to explain, &#8220;Well, they think the grand plan is&#8230;&#8221; before veering off to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44816385/joe-rogan-says-ross-perot-was-right-american-manufacturing-collapsed-because-greedy-executives-sent-jobs-ove">talk about Ross Perot</a> and the 1992 presidential elections.&nbsp;
Rogan has hosted political guests from all sides during the years and, despite mocking and criticizing Trump over the years, has endorsed him in the 2024 presidential elections.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golf and the Tariff Fallout</h2>
Their exchange painted a picture of a president who appears more focused on his personal leisure than the serious economic signals flashing red. The timing of their comments aligned with Trump&#8217;s latest round of tariffs, announced just days earlier, that rocked the markets and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44611151/recession-fears-surge-what-consumers-and-cfos-expect-how-it-could-impact-bitcoin-and-the-crypto-market">raised fears of a potential recession</a>. Experts say the tariffs are likely to drive up prices for American consumers and strain global trade relationships even further.
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While the markets reacted negatively, Trump spent the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate and nearby golf club. He also took to Truth Social with a now-viral post declaring, &#8220;THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GET RICH,&#8221; despite financial uncertainty rippling through retirement accounts and investment portfolios.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lawmakers Push Back</h2>
The president&#8217;s tone didn't sit well with many lawmakers. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) criticized Trump's actions, saying, &#8220;While the American people are trying to put food on the table, I see that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44657060/critics-hit-trump-for-golf-trip-amid-tariff-chaos-troop-deaths-he-fiddles-while-rome-burns">Donald Trump's out there playing golf</a>. The president should be listening to people across the country. Maybe he should go into a grocery store, do some walking, talking to folks.&#8221;
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44008179/hes-lining-his-pockets-rep-jasmine-crockett-slams-elon-musk-for-securing-nearly-1-billion-in-us-government-contracts-in-just-2-weeks">echoed that frustration</a> during a recent House subcommittee hearing on government efficiency. She <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDsEtHvpl4U">pointed out</a> that Trump&#8217;s golf trips have cost taxpayers roughly $26 million this year. &#8220;The last time I checked, we're not getting anything in return for that,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Maybe we need to talk about the president and his golfing habits&#8230; He has decided that he wanted to play games while the rest of us are really trying to make sure that we can serve the American people.&#8221;
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According to a latest report, insiders including&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg,&nbsp;Oracle Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)&#8217;s Safra Catz, and&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)&#8217;s Jamie Dimon offloaded shares worth billions prior to President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff declarations that sent shockwaves through the markets.
Zuckerberg,&nbsp;through his Chan Zuckerberg Initiative&nbsp;and its associated foundation, sold 1.1 million shares valued at $733 million in Q1. 
The sales took place&nbsp;in January and February when&nbsp;Meta's stock was still trading&nbsp;above $600. Since then, the share price has plummeted by 32% amid a wider market selloff, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-20/zuckerberg-dimon-are-among-top-sellers-ahead-of-tariff-stock-rout?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reports</a> Bloomberg. 
Oracle's CEO, Catz, was another significant seller, offloading&nbsp;3.8 million shares worth $705&nbsp;million before Oracle's stock fell by over 30%.&nbsp;Dimon, CEO of the largest&nbsp;US bank, sold about $234&nbsp;million of stock during the&nbsp;quarter.
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The first quarter was a&nbsp;tumultuous period for markets. The uncertainty over tariffs leading up to April 2, Trump's so-called Liberation Day, prompted a selloff that wiped trillions off global markets. 
The world's richest person, Elon Musk,&nbsp;has seen his wealth tumble&nbsp;$129 billion this year as tariffs&nbsp;hit tech industry stocks hard.
Despite the selloff, some billionaire insiders are buying shares at depressed prices to increase their stakes.&nbsp;Insider selling overall was down&nbsp;compared with Q1&nbsp;of 2024, which saw 4,702&nbsp;insiders unload shares worth a&nbsp;total of $28.1 billion, compared&nbsp;with $15.5 billion from 3,867&nbsp;sellers this year, according to&nbsp;Washington Service.
These massive sales by insiders ahead of the tariff announcements raise questions about the timing and knowledge of the insiders. The significant drop in share prices following the tariff announcements has led to substantial losses for those who held onto their shares. 
However, it&#8217;s worth noting that insider selling was down compared to the same period in 2024, suggesting a more complex market dynamic at play.
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JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) has predicted that the ongoing tariff war initiated by President Donald Trump could lead to some agreements between the US and its trade partners, along with a significant rise in tax rates.
What Happened: The global investment strategy team at JPMorgan Wealth Management has projected that the effective tax rate could surge to between 10% and 20%, a marked increase from the 2% at the start of the year. This anticipated rise is in line with Wall Street&#8217;s estimates prior to &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217;.
President Trump has been advocating this protectionist shift as a robust negotiation strategy to secure improved trade deals.
According to the report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-will-trump-trade-war-end-tariffs-recession-scenario-jpmorgan-2025-4">by</a> Insider, JPMorgan&#8217;s forecast suggests that by securing some deals and subsequently reducing the tariff rates to a 10%-to-20% baseline, the US could narrowly evade a recession.
However, the firm has also cautioned that factors like unemployment and inflation could still hamper economic growth. 
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For investors looking to navigate this unstable environment, JPMorgan proposes structured notes for defensive stock exposure and income generation via options premiums. 
The firm also indicates that hedge funds could take advantage of market mispricings and provide diversification during market downturns.
Why It Matters: The outcome of the trade war has significant implications for the global economy. The predicted agreements could potentially ease trade tensions and foster global economic stability. 
However, the anticipated rise in tax rates could increase the cost of goods, affecting consumers and businesses alike.
The possibility of avoiding a recession could bring relief to investors and the financial markets. However, the potential negative impacts of unemployment and inflation on economic growth remain a concern. 
JPMorgan&#8217;s recommendations for navigating this volatile environment could provide valuable insights for investors.
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Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has been under increasing scrutiny, and Ross Gerber isn't staying quiet. The CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management voiced strong concerns in a recent Bloomberg <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqgGiOKrgLs">interview</a>, criticizing both Tesla's performance and its leadership.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"Nobody's Made Any Money in Tesla For a Long Time"</h2>
Gerber says he still owns Tesla stock for clients, but he's frustrated by its direction.
"Tesla stock is down 40% this year," he said. "The performance is, I think, directly related to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44140016/tesla-stock-is-tumbling-and-dave-portnoy-is-calling-out-elon-musk-how-far-does-tsla-stock-have-to-crash-before-elon-goes-back-to-work">CEO [Elon Musk] not working at the company</a> and his outside activities. I don&#8217;t like Elon. It&#8217;s personal; the way he does things. That&#8217;s true, and I don&#8217;t align with him morally, but that is irrelevant of my investment in Tesla.&#8221;
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He also added that nobody&#8217;s made any money in Tesla for a long time.
He believes Musk's political activity and shifting focus away from Tesla have hurt the brand and driven away customers. "You'd have to be blind not to see that Elon's behavior is highly political and highly damaging to the brand," he told Bloomberg.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"I'm Getting Attacked Because of Elon's Behavior"</h2>
Gerber says the backlash he's received for voicing concerns is misdirected.
"I understand why retail investors at Tesla are frustrated with me," he told Bloomberg. "I find it horrible the fact that people are worried about having their vehicles vandalized, including me, because of Elon. I'm actually really getting attacked because of Elon's behavior."
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He added that the company has failed to effectively promote its new offerings. He called the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44809616/heres-how-the-new-2025-tesla-model-y-long-range-differs-from-the-limited-run-launch-edition">upgraded Model Y</a> "way better than the old one" and questioned why Tesla isn't advertising it properly.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Concerns Over Leadership And The Board</h2>
Gerber's criticism extends beyond Musk. He's taken aim at Tesla's board of directors, calling them negligent. "The board is 100% responsible," he <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1907428713358373363">posted</a> on X earlier this month.
He also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44436256/tesla-may-be-tanking-but-robyn-denholm-is-winning-musks-hand-picked-tesla-chair-has-made-an-incredible-682-million-since-2014">criticized Chair Robyn Denholm</a>, accusing her of failing to represent shareholders and acting in Musk's interest alone. Gerber believes the company needs stronger governance to protect its long-term future.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still Wants Tesla to Succeed</h2>
Despite the frustration, Gerber told Bloomberg he's still rooting for the company. "I want to see Tesla succeed. That's the whole purpose of why I say these things and get criticized," he said. "I am emotional about it because I love Tesla."
He also emphasized his commitment to climate action, saying Tesla remains a critical player in the push for sustainable energy. But he warned that unless leadership and messaging improve, the brand might struggle to recover.
"Tesla needed to work to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44685455/tesla-sales-numbers-suck-says-ross-gerber-he-claims-the-tesla-brand-is-broken-because-of-the-board-that-should-be-removed-for-negligence">separate itself from Elon</a>," he said. "Now it might be too late."
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