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What company would even consider doing any long-term investing in the US???
So Im not well versed in the economy, but what company would be interested in doing any building around what's currently happening? It's basically pure chaos. You can't predict what he's gonna do. Hell, he could decide tomorrow to go back on the tariffs! And unless the GOP wins in …
First the rumor, then the news...
Monday, the market spikes 8% in 30 minutes on the rumor of a 90 day pause. Rumor is called fake news by he White House and market gives up half the gain. Wednesday 90 day tariff pause announced except for China. Market spikes 8%. Test run Monday. Real run Wednesday. …
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'I have authorized 90-day pause,' says Trump, raises tariff on China to 125%
'I have authorized 90 90-day pause: Trump announces raising of Tariff charged to China to 125% "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At …
MAERSK and shipping companies down 30% with good reports, your thoughts?
I just checked out Maersk and a few other shipping companies. Maersk stands out because it has 30% drop in stock value, while revenue and growth in the +300%s last quarter. Funamentals seem very different from stock prices. What are your thoughts of buying into shipping companies right now and …
Trump backs down, announces pause on most tariffs
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/09/trump-tariffs-live-updates.html This is his statement: "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that …
Trump declares 90 day Tariff moritorium
Recent post from Trump: "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the …
Trump raises China tarrifs to 125 & announces 90-days pause for others
Trump in a [Truth Social post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114309144289505174) says he is “immediately” raising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% “based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets.” But Trump in the same post says he has “authorized a 90 day PAUSE” for other countries, pointing …
Should I reduce my DCA and pay down my mortgage instead during this downturn?
**Hey everyone,** Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to handle my finances during this economic downturn. I’m reaching out to get your thoughts on where to park my money for the foreseeable future—hopefully just the short term. Up until now, I’ve been consistently dollar-cost averaging …
Looking at GOP and Right Wing Commentary, the Arrogance and the Ignorance is Staggering
Just watching comments from the Administration and comments from supporters. People believe that China’s economic output is something like 90% US exports when it’s closer to 3%. They seem to believe we can bring allies to the table and negotiate new trade agreements bilaterally with all of them in a …
Target date index fund vs 3-fund portfolio
Hello all, I spoke with a financial advisor prior to opening my Roth IRA this year who suggested target date index funds. I’d done quite a bit of reading on the three fund approach and I’m curious really what’s the difference between a tdif and a 3-fund portfolio? I’m newer …