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Jamie Dimon warned of risks but didn’t say a recession is the “best case.” As of Q1 2025, GDP is growing (+1.6%), unemployment is low (3.9%), and there’s no NBER-declared recession—his caution reflects uncertainty, not confirmation of an economic collapse.

Ill connect with my sources and make this all go away😂

My apologies for the joke going over my head lol, completely my bad

6. As markets navigate these challenges, investors should stay informed and consider diversification to mitigate risks associated with policy-driven volatility.

5. Amid this turmoil, some sectors show resilience. Netflix reported strong Q1 earnings, with revenue of $10.54 billion and EPS of $6.61, leading to a 2% rise in premarket trading. Analysts have raised price targets in response.

4. Economic indicators are flashing warning signs. Retail sales rose 1.4% in March, but the dollar has declined 8.4% year-to-date, and long-term Treasury yields are climbing, suggesting investor concern over fiscal policy and inflation.

3. The Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure as President Trump criticizes Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. This political interference threatens the Fed’s independence and adds to market anxiety.

2. President Trump’s recent imposition of sweeping tariffs has escalated trade tensions, particularly with China. Beijing has vowed retaliation, raising concerns about a potential trade war that could further destabilize global markets.

🧵 April 21, 2025: Markets in Turmoil Amid Policy Uncertainty

1. Global markets are experiencing significant volatility. The S&P 500 has declined over 12% since early April, while gold prices have surged past $3,400 per ounce. Investors are seeking safe havens amid growing economic uncertainty.

Not a joke. Totally fair to be angry—this system burdens the most vulnerable. But just to clarify: no one’s kicking in doors. These are bureaucratic tools like wage garnishment and tax offsets. The outrage is fair but I would support fighting these actions as it will affect many student debt holders

Retail inflows, institutional holders like Vanguard/BlackRock, and options traders betting on volatility. Yes, Cybertruck trade-ins are frozen and vandalism is hiking insurance. But sentiment—not fundamentals—is driving near-term bids.

The Education Dept. is resuming collections on defaulted student loans—standard actions like wage garnishment and tax offsets. Claims suggesting home intrusion are misleading and ignore how federal debt recovery actually works.

Source: apnews.com/article/stud...

Target's -32% drop aligns with weak comps, margin pressure, and soft guidance. Costco's +5% reflects strong sales and retention in the market. DEI policy changes may have influenced sentiment, but fundamentals and market context were primary drivers. www.reuters.com/business/ret...

Last week a false report about a tariff pause circulated online, causing a surge in the stock market.

Investors who acted on this unverified information faced unexpected volatility when the truth emerged.

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