🎨 US Markets are Free Fallin'

If you’ve checked your investment portfolio lately, you might feel shocked and confused.

After the wild bull run of 2024, where nearly everything seemed to go up, things are changing…

But what’s actually causing this — and how can you stay prepared?

Imagine if everything you buy suddenly costs more and the economy is expected to slow down — that’s what’s scaring investors right now.

After “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced new tariffs, fears of a Trade War began.

Tariffs are taxes on imports which make it more expensive to buy goods from other countries.

In response, other countries are threatening to come back with their own tariffs on American goods. This back-and-forth is called a Trade War.

Trump’s goal with tariffs is to fight back on unfair trade, boost US manufacturing, and ultimately strengthen the economy.

Unfortunately, this causes short-term pain (hopefully to result in long-term gain).

If you’re a long-term investor, stay the course. Market drops like these are a natural part of the ride.

That said, if you’re near retirement, be extra cautious and meet with a financial advisor if needed.

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