Scene 239 of the Investopedia Express Podcast with Caleb Silver (April 28, 2025)
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A de-escalation in the levy sabre rattling between the U.S. and China brought buyers back into the stock market, lifting it well out of remedy territory as investors hope for cooler heads to prevail. But the damage to retail supply chains may have been done as the Nationalist Retail Federation warns of a 20% hit to sales if the tariffs remain on core items, and the big ticket holiday spending occasions like Halloween may be at risk. Plus, a rare breadth indicator resurfaces as stocks surge, reminding us that we are put ining in a headline driven environment.
Links for Show Notes:
- https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/import-cargo-levels-to-drop-sharply-amid-new-tariffs-and-uncertainty
- https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-april-28-2025-11721321
- https://www.hiaonline.org/word/698973/Press-Release—Tariffs-Threaten-to-Cancel-Halloween-and-Cripple-Christmas.htm
- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/breadth-thrust-indicator.asp
- https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/team-members/ryan-detrick/