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Market Volatility and Trump's Tariff Wars
What sparked the most dramatic stock market volatility in recent memory? Why did tariffs suddenly become the centerpiece of U.S. economic policy? How should investors respond when uncertainty hits at lightning speed? We explore all of this—and more—in today’s deep dive on market turmoil triggered by Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements.
Keith Matthews and Marcelo Taboada break down the global shockwave of “Liberation Day,” explain how markets and investors reacted, and offer critical lessons on staying invested when storms hit. From VIX surges to record—setting daily returns, they connect…
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