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USA Tariffs Effect: Machine Learning Insights into the Stock Market

Numerical Analysis 2026-05-21 v1 Numerical Analysis

Abstract

The imposition of tariffs by President Trump during his second term had far-reaching consequences for global markets, including Australia. This study investigates how both the announcement and subsequent implementation of these tariffs, specifically on 02-Apr-2025, affected the Australian stock market, focusing on the S\&P/ASX 200 index over the period from 21-Jan-2025 to 25-Jul-2025. To accurately capture the significance and behavior of market fluctuations, the exploratory data analysis (EDA) techniques are applied. Furthermore, the impact of tariffs on stock performance is evaluated using machine learning-based regression models. A comparative assessment of these models is conducted to determine their predictive accuracy and robustness in capturing tariff-related market responses.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2510.10877,
  title  = {USA Tariffs Effect: Machine Learning Insights into the Stock Market},
  author = {Mridul Patel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2510.10877},
  year   = {2026}
}
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