U.S. stocks open flat amid uncertainty over tariffs and economic data, while Bitcoin shows resilience - IcoHolder.

U.S. stocks opened flat on Tuesday, struggling to build momentum after a strong Monday close, as investors weighed mixed signals on tariffs and economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed minimal movement in early trading, with markets seesawing amid lingering concerns over the U.S.-China trade conflict.

Monday’s rally was fueled by optimism surrounding potential tariff exemptions, especially in electronics and automotive sectors. Stocks in those industries saw early gains on Tuesday as well, following news that some consumer electronics and car companies could be spared from additional duties.

Despite the uptick, markets remained cautious. Uncertainty surrounding the direction of U.S. trade policy continued to cloud the outlook, keeping investors on edge. Treasury yields reflected the uncertainty, with the 10-year yield dipping 6 basis points to 4.358%, while the 2-year yield declined by 4 basis points to 3.828%.

In corporate earnings, major financial players posted early gains. Bank of America and Citigroup saw shares rise 4% and 3% respectively after announcing results before the bell. Johnson & Johnson, however, saw a slight drop of 0.54%.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin remained resilient, edging up and holding gains from the previous week. The cryptocurrency hovered near $85,000, showing strength even as the broader risk asset rally from early April began to lose steam.

Investors continue to monitor developments in Washington, particularly President Donald Trump’s evolving stance on tariffs, which has created a rollercoaster environment for equities despite intermittent bursts of optimism.