Navigating Market Volatility with Mike Eklund, Ep #239

06/05/2025 26 min Episodio 239
Navigating Market Volatility with Mike Eklund, Ep #239

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Chad and Mike break down the major moves in US and international markets from the past quarter, revealing why diversification works unexpectedly. They chat through the impact of recent tariff news, what those headlines might mean for the economy and your portfolio, and share evidence-based strategies for taking action (or not!) when markets get rocky. Outline of This Episode [0:00] Major moves in US and international markets from the past quarter [4:22] The benefits of diversified portfolios  [9:15] Trade deficit and tariffs explained [9:54] Tariffs impact product prices, and consumer costs increase  [13:03] Historic tariff surge of 22% shocks the stock market [16:27] Top Tech Chart Insights [20:39] Interest rates are expected to decline, making equities better for long-term growth *********** 📰 See the full show notes here 🌐 Sign up here to receive a detailed pre-retirement checklist to assure you are positioned to experience your ideal retirement.

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