Click Here for Printable Version April 2nd was given the name of “Liberation Day” by US President Donald Trump, perhaps a deliberately confusing title for what, for the majority of US consumers, manufacturers, and farmers, is likely to be a financially painful experience. Indeed, even before the formal tariff announcements, US Consumer Confidence has dived … Continue reading “March 2025 Market View”

Click Here for Printable Version As Donald Trump entered the Oval Office for his second term, the initial reaction from markets was positive. US equities believed that he would unleash “animal spirits” within the US economy as a wave of optimism drove investment and speculation. As the first quarter of 2025 draws to a close, … Continue reading “February 2025 Market View”