100 Days of Trump 2.0 : Auracorn Inc
- Claudia Anderson
- May 4
- 3 min read
100 Days of Trump 2.0 — Investment Performance and the Shifting Global Financial Landscape
Published: May 2025
Overview
As the second Trump administration crosses the symbolic 100-day milestone, global markets are already reacting with both anticipation and caution. From shifts in trade policies to deregulation pushes and renewed focus on domestic energy, President Trump’s early executive decisions are having pronounced ripple effects on financial markets, investor behavior, and international economic relationships.
At Auracorn, our global investment strategy team has closely monitored these developments, identifying both emerging risks and novel opportunities across asset classes.
Market Performance Snapshot (January–April 2025)
S&P 500: +5.2%, led by energy, defense, and industrials.
Nasdaq Composite: +3.1%, dampened by regulatory threats to Big Tech.
Emerging Markets (MSCI EM): -4.5%, pressured by strong dollar and tariff tensions.
Gold: +8.7%, as investors hedge geopolitical risk.
10-Year Treasury Yield: Rose from 3.85% to 4.23%, reflecting inflationary concerns.
Bitcoin: Surged 12%, driven by capital seeking politically uncorrelated assets.
Key Themes from Trump’s First 100 Days
1. America First 2.0: Trade and Tariff Revival
Trump’s aggressive trade rhetoric, particularly toward China, has led to new tariffs on select technology components and rare earth metals. In return, China imposed duties on U.S. agricultural and automotive exports. This has rattled global supply chains, pushing companies to reevaluate sourcing and manufacturing locations.
Investment Impact:
U.S. industrials and defense contractors have gained.
Asia-focused ETFs and exporters are underperforming.
Supply chain reallocation is benefiting India, Vietnam, and Mexico.
2. Energy Independence and Deregulation
An executive order reviving Keystone XL and reducing EPA oversight on fossil fuels has boosted the U.S. energy sector. Oil production is climbing, and energy companies are revaluing upwards.
Investment Impact:
U.S. energy equities (+9.3%) have outpaced the broader market.
Renewables sector has underperformed amid regulatory uncertainty.
Carbon credit futures saw a dip in Q1 but are rebounding due to EU demand.
3. Big Tech Under Scrutiny
President Trump renewed antitrust pressure on Big Tech firms and threatened new content regulation. This has sparked volatility in tech stocks, particularly social media platforms and streaming services.
Investment Impact:
Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks.
Investors are rotating into sectors like infrastructure, defense, and traditional finance.
Venture capital sentiment in Silicon Valley has cooled marginally.
4. The Strong Dollar & Inflation Worries
The Trump administration’s preference for higher domestic interest rates and economic nationalism has pushed the U.S. dollar up, even as inflation remains above target. This has led to outflows from emerging markets and made U.S. exports less competitive.
Investment Impact:
U.S. treasuries have sold off; bond yields are rising.
EM equities and currencies are under pressure.
Commodities priced in dollars, like oil and copper, are facing headwinds.
Global Financial Sentiment & Investor Strategy
Auracorn’s investor sentiment index shows rising polarization: while domestic U.S. investors remain moderately bullish due to deregulation and tax promises, international investors are growing more risk-averse due to geopolitical uncertainties.
Recommended Strategies:
Sector Rotation: Favor energy, defense, and infrastructure. Limit overweight exposure to tech until regulatory clarity improves.
Geographic Diversification: Reduce China-heavy positions. Explore India, Brazil, and frontier markets with Trump-neutral policies.
Alternative Assets: Consider commodities, hedge funds, and cryptocurrencies as volatility hedges.
Fixed Income: Favor short-duration bonds and inflation-linked securities.
Conclusion
The first 100 days of Trump’s second term have reignited many of the economic themes from his earlier presidency—trade protectionism, deregulation, and populist fiscal policy—while entering a more multipolar and volatile global environment. Investors must stay nimble, re-evaluate long-held assumptions, and be ready to reposition as policy continues to evolve.
At Auracorn, we remain committed to providing our clients with forward-looking insights, disciplined asset allocation, and the tools to navigate this new era of investment complexity.
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