Apple Stock (AAPL) 15% Surge Helps Lift Nasdaq Out of Bear Market
The Apple stock has surged 15% higher after Trump’s decision to freeze tariffs, which has pulled Nasdaq out of the bear market.
Markets Bounce Back on Tariff Pause
U.S. stock markets staged a dramatic recovery today following news of a temporary freeze on trade tariffs for most negotiating countries. While the trade war between the U.S. and China remains unresolved, the shift from sweeping reciprocal duties to a more manageable 10% general tariff has helped ease investor fears—at least for now.
This sudden policy adjustment sparked a wave of optimism across financial markets. Short positions were squeezed as stocks surged, with the Nasdaq jumping over 12% and the S&P 500 climbing 9%, pulling both indices back from bear market territory.
Apple Stock Rockets 15%, Leads Tech Rebound
Apple (AAPL) became the face of the recovery rally, rebounding more than 15% in a single day after suffering heavy losses earlier in the week. Just yesterday, Apple shares fell 5% following news of China’s retaliatory tariffs and the U.S.’s subsequent 100% hike on certain Chinese imports. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was dragged down 2% as sentiment across the sector soured.
But today, Apple turned sharply higher. Opening at $172, shares soared to touch $200—recovering a large chunk of its recent drawdown from the mid-December highs near $262. This marks a significant reversal, trimming its total losses since peak to around 23%.
Apple Stock Chart Weekly – The 100 SMA Held As Support
On the technical side, Apple had broken below the 100-week simple moving average (SMA) during yesterday’s selloff. However, today’s rally has pushed the stock back toward the 200-week SMA, a crucial resistance level that buyers are now testing.
China Tensions Still a Risk for Apple
Despite the rebound, risks remain for Apple, especially due to its dependency on Chinese manufacturing and exposure to global supply chains. China’s continued escalation in its stance toward American goods could pose long-term challenges. Still, today’s move shows that investor confidence in Apple’s resilience remains strong—at least when the broader environment offers some relief.
Apple’s bounce has acted as a catalyst for broader tech optimism, with several mega-cap peers also recovering sharply on the day. As long as tariff policy remains on pause and sentiment continues to improve, the rally may find room to extend—though headwinds haven’t fully disappeared.
Outlook
The tariff freeze may not resolve underlying trade tensions, but it has clearly reignited bullish sentiment. Apple’s sharp recovery and the Nasdaq’s rebound from bear market levels underscore the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical developments. As traders look ahead, attention will remain fixed on upcoming earnings, any new tariff updates, and whether this momentum can hold.
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