President Trump's Tariffs Topple the Stock Market. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has plunged 17% from the record high it reached in February, putting the index deep in market correction territory. The decline was caused by the radical change in U.S. trade policy pushed by President Trump, especially the reciprocal tariffs he announced on April 2.Importantly, many experts disagree with the Trump administration's strategy and believe the reciprocal tariffs will have devastating consequences for the U.S. economy. Additionally, history says the stock market could fall much further in the coming months.Here's what investors need to know.Continue reading

Apr 8, 2025 - 08:30
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President Trump's Tariffs Topple the Stock Market. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has plunged 17% from the record high it reached in February, putting the index deep in market correction territory. The decline was caused by the radical change in U.S. trade policy pushed by President Trump, especially the reciprocal tariffs he announced on April 2.

Importantly, many experts disagree with the Trump administration's strategy and believe the reciprocal tariffs will have devastating consequences for the U.S. economy. Additionally, history says the stock market could fall much further in the coming months.

Here's what investors need to know.

Continue reading