215: Navigating Market Volatility and Tariff Policy: Positioning Portfolios Amid Uncertainty [April 8th]

The recent tariff announcements by President Trump on April 2nd have sent shockwaves through the global markets, triggering significant market volatility, driven by the uncertainty of these tariffs and their impact on global supply chains, inflation, and economic growth. As markets are grappling with various potential scenarios, how should investors be positioning their portfolios to navigate continued uncertainty? 

Glenn Purves, Global Head of Macro at the BlackRock Investment Institute and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Chief Investment and Portfolio Strategist for the Americas at BlackRock. Glenn and Gargi will help us navigate the current themes driving market dynamics, how these shifts impact supply chains and prices, and how investors can manage volatility and uncertainty in these turbulent times. 

This episode was recorded April 8th and published April 9th prior to the announcement of the 90-day pause on tariffs.

Check out the full series covering tariffs and market volatility on The Bid: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iiZbbNz3eI08zXGZ4n3LI?si=TNiOrYRoSxyXVsbwsBs68Q

Key moments:

01:52 Overview of Recent Tariff Announcements

04:56 Market Reactions and Volatility

08:42 Investment Strategies Amid Uncertainty

10:26 Investor Sentiment and Portfolio Positioning

14:51 Key Indicators and Future Outlook

19:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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