
Perhaps only uncertainty is certain…and the U.S. has a looming debt issue.
In the first quarter of 2025, global financial markets experienced significant volatility, primarily driven by geopolitical tensions, trade policy shifts, and evolving monetary policies. The U.S. stock market faced substantial challenges due to the Trump administration’s implementation of broad tariffs on foreign imports. These measures sparked fears of inflation, reduced consumer confidence, and media chatter about the potential for recession, leading to a sharp sell-off in U.S. major market indices.