Investing Insights Market Volatility: 4 Key Factors to Track in Q3 2025
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Jul 4, 2025 Sarah Hansen, a senior markets reporter at Morningstar, dives into the unpredictable landscape of Q3 2025. She explores the effects of tariff deadlines and legislative changes on market volatility. Hannah discusses how tariff uncertainty could impact company earnings and why investors should be wary of rising federal deficits due to new tax and spending bills. With the Fed's interest rate decisions looming, she emphasizes the need for a long-term investment focus, encouraging listeners to navigate market fluctuations with informed strategies.
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Tech and International Stocks Rally
- The tech sector recovered strongly in Q2 2025, leading the market rally after struggling earlier in the year.
- International stocks, especially European, Canadian, and Japanese, also showed durable strength into Q2.
Tariff Deadline Drives Market Volatility
- Uncertainty about the end of the 90-day tariff pause fuels expectations of continued market volatility.
- Markets could see either an extension of the pause or more gradual, piecemeal tariff developments.
Strategy for Handling Volatility
- Avoid selling during market sell-offs to prevent missing rebounds, as seen in Q2 2025.
- Maintain a diversified portfolio and a long-term perspective to handle volatility effectively.