On March 28, 2025, Wall Street's VIX index, which tracks fear and greed, experienced a significant surge, jumping almost 20% to reach a lunchtime high of 22.18. This marked the highest absolute level for the index since March 18 and the largest percentage increase since March 10.

On March 28, 2025, Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson noted that the stock market appears to be on more solid trading footing after weeks of volatility. He believes technical evidence suggests an intermediate-term low may be in place, despite concerns about tariffs and inflation.

Reports from March 28, 2025, indicated that gold prices surged past $3,100 and copper prices neared record highs due to Trump's tariffs. Goldman Sachs warned that these tariffs, particularly a 25% levy on automobiles, could increase car prices by up to $15,000. Furthermore, the new tariffs could trigger an 'absolute nightmare' at US ports next week.

As of March 28, 2025, Oppenheimer's trading desk data indicated that U.S. stocks are underperforming compared to most foreign markets. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has decreased by more than 3% year-to-date.