In this quarterly market recap, Matt Reustle turns the mic on Eric to analyze the tumultuous market environment of Q1 2025. They discuss the significant market downturn following the implementation of unexpected tariff policies, with the S&P down over 8% and Nasdaq down 12.5% by mid-April. Eric provides insights into how surprisingly high tariff announcements completely upended market expectations, the bond market's volatile reaction, and potential implications for corporate earnings and economic growth. The conversation explores the complex relationship between the US and China, concerns about capital flight, the Fed's challenging position between inflation and growth concerns, and how political decisions are creating unprecedented uncertainty in global markets.

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Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets

(00:01:04) First Quarter 2025 Market Recap

(00:02:10) Market Reactions and Expectations

(00:07:09) Tariffs and Trade Tensions

(00:08:51) Impact on Global Trade and Economy

(00:21:14) China's Role and Market Dynamics

(00:24:31) The US-China Economic Strategy

(00:25:10) Trump's Tariff Tactics

(00:26:50) The Federal Reserve's Focus

(00:28:11) Impact of Tariffs on Inflation

(00:29:53) Negotiation Strategies and Global Trade

(00:32:52) Market Reactions and Investor Strategies

(00:41:32) Private Credit and Equity Concerns

(00:43:14) Political Shifts and Tariff Policies

(00:44:16) Future Outlook

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