Category: Markets

(19 April 2025)  Amid the aftershocks of the Trump tariffs, markets remained volatile last week as stocks gave back some of the previous week's gains.  While US stocks are still trading significantly above the April 7 low, a cloud of uncertainty still hangs over the market.  Some trade deals appear to be moving forward, but there is not yet evidence of any progress with the main players, China and the EU.  If the higher tariffs stay in place, then trade is likely to suffer which will lower economic activity...