The Compound and Friends

The Worst Is Still to Come

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Apr 25, 2025
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INSIGHT

Trade War Fuels Market Volatility

  • The ongoing trade war and political uncertainty cause extreme market volatility and unclear trends.
  • Long-term investors should focus on underlying economic conditions rather than daily headlines and noise.
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Tariffs Threaten Consumer Power

  • Tariffs act like a material tax on consumers, reducing purchasing power and potentially causing recession.
  • The timing and severity of recession depend largely on how long tariffs remain high and their extent.
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Political Factions Drive Volatility

  • Conflicting factions within the White House cause mixed market sentiments and volatile reactions to trade policy news.
  • This factionalism makes market volatility a feature, not a bug, in the current environment.
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