The recent stock market downturn is unlikely to be reversed soon, as two potential factors may not materialize to stop the decline. Following President Trump's announcement of heightened trade tensions, major indexes have experienced significant drops. Despite Trump's firm stance and reluctance to make concessions, and the possibility of the Federal Reserve implementing emergency rate cuts being discussed, the current economic climate remains uncertain. The stock market has been on a downward trend for days, with the S&P 500 slipping into a bear market. Market analysts have been looking to the Federal Reserve to intervene with rate cuts to stabilize the economy. However, the likelihood of this happening promptly is low, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell has expressed caution in making rapid adjustments, citing the need for further clarity on the impact of tariffs and inflation. Powell's approach implies that the Fed is holding off on immediate rate cuts to avoid exacerbating economic challenges such as stagflation. Despite pressure from President Trump for rate cuts, the central bank is proceeding cautiously, implying that any decision to cut rates will be made after careful consideration of the economic conditions.