Tag: recession

(10 March 2025)  US markets tumbled again Monday after President Trump suggested in an interview that a recession was possible this year.  Markets have responded negatively to Trump's tariffs as investors anticipate higher prices and lower consumer demand.  The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs seems to be undermining investment and damaging sentiment.  So far, the S&P 500 has fallen about 8% from its February 19 peak while the NASDAQ has declined by 13%. The pullback has occurred against the backdrop of the Venus retrograde cycle which began on March 1.  Actually,...