An incredible incident “shocking” today (07.04.2025) the Dow Jones resulting in US markets to note, for a short time, an upward coursewhich however was based on «fake news» with ‘Protagonist’ his close associate Donald Trump.
A “leak” that went viral on social media argued that Kevin HassetDirector of the White House National Economic Council, ‘Argued’ that Trump is considering a 90 -day pause on duties for all countries with the exception of the Coina, something that ‘Hit’ Dow Jones in a few minutes.
In particular, the US president’s associate was asked during today’s interview on the Fox News channel for duties imposed by Donald Trump but He did not categorically said that a 90 -day pause would be implemented.
On the contrary, he said: ‘I think the president will decide what it is to decideI. There are more than 50 countries in negotiations with him [Τραμπ]».
This statement was misinterpreted to the extent that it was considered to be this “freeze” in the extermination duties announced by the US president on April 2, 2025.
INSANE market action right now. Market exploded higher on a headline attributed to Kevin Hassett. And now nobody can figure out where it came from and the markets are diving again.
An 8% surge and then a 3.5% plunge in a matter of seconds pic.twitter.com/HAcWqgrrch
– Joe Waived (@Thesticwart) April 7, 2025
“It’s fake news,” the White House said
However, the White House spokesman, Caroline Levit, He took care to immediately deny any “reports” he described as “fake news”.
The influence of the alleged Kevin Hasset statement was also imprinted on Dow Jones who saw an 8%rise, but after the White House was denied 3.5%.
Indeed, the CNBC broadcast was presented live on live broadcasting and the fall of Dow Jones.
the Dow turns positive as CNBC talks about reporting that Kevin Hassett is saying Trump is considering a 90 day pause on tariffs for all countries other than China pic.twitter.com/ODJOsGVqWU
– Aaron Rupar (@Atrupar) April 7, 2025
For her part, Caroline Levit added that ‘the Purchase is so unstable at the moment which one Such incorrect placement by a leading Donald Trump government could have such a great effect».