Closing Bell Closing Bell: Has the Turbulence Run Its Course? 4/15/25
Apr 15, 2025
Adam Parker, Founder and CEO of TriVariate Research, lends his insights on market trends and investment strategies, while Leslie Picker, a CNBC reporter, updates listeners on crucial trade negotiations. They discuss the cautious optimism in the wake of stock fluctuations and the implications of U.S.-China trade relations on investor confidence. They also explore investment strategies tailored for volatility, emphasizing the growing potential of alternatives like private equity, and the dynamic shifts in portfolio diversification that can provide stability in uncertain times.
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Market Calm Hides Tariff Uncertainty
- Recent market calm may be deceptive as tariff uncertainty clouds earnings clarity.
- Equity investors face a tougher recovery without prior stimulus and easy Fed accommodation.
No Clear Playbook in Volatility
- Historically, periods where bonds and stocks fall together yield average stock returns.
- In this scenario, focus on companies with pricing power and achievable numbers despite economic erosion.
China Trade Remains a Concern
- The China-U.S. trade relationship remains strained with no signs of immediate improvement.
- Other trade tensions are less worrisome given the relative economic impact on smaller countries.