HdS News: Trump Tariffs = Inflation Uncertainty & Market Crash Fears

Trump Tariffs = Uncertainty around Inflation + Slowing Interest Rate Cuts!

What do we do during uncertain times? How are our customers feeling? + A special fun story to change the subject from Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt!

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Takeaways:

📉 Stock Market & Economy

U.S. markets saw major drops in Q1 2025 due to tariff concerns.

S&P 500 down 4.6%, Nasdaq down 10.5%—worst quarter since 2022.

Tech stocks were hit hard (e.g., Tesla down 36%).

🧾 New Tariff Announcements

President Trump plans to implement new tariffs on “Liberation Day.”

Aimed at reducing reliance on foreign goods, but details unclear.

Analysts warn of higher prices and lower household income.

💸 Consumer Spending & Inflation

Consumer spending up 0.4% in February—but inflation still sticky.

Core PCE inflation rose 2.8% year-over-year, raising stagflation fears.

Spending is up, but prices are still outpacing wage growth for many.

😟 Consumer Sentiment

Confidence dropped nearly 18% in March.

Economic outlook among consumers is becoming increasingly negative.

Could impact how much people spend in the months ahead.

🚀 Astronaut Curveball Story

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore & Suni Williams spent 9+ months in space due to Boeing Starliner issues.

The mission was meant to be short-term—extended for safety.

Despite delays, astronauts voiced full confidence in Starliner’s future.

We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are, too!

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Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business.

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You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!

Sources:

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/futures-tumble-tariffs-fuel-recession-worries-2025-03-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/-couldn-t-care-less-trump-embraces-price-hikes-ahead-of-tariff-rollout-235838021947

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https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-spending-rises-february-core-inflation-firmer-2025-03-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/nasa-astronauts-press-conference-stuck-space-iss-wzv7fzw2s?utm_source=chatgpt.com&region=global

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