US recession risk provides tinder for smoldering market volatility


It’s possible we’re soon going to see a true spike in volatility as investors start to question whether “buying the dip” is such a good idea. — Reuters

FINANCIAL market volatility has bubbled up to its highest level this year thanks to the chaotic implementation of US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade agenda.

While volatility hasn’t boiled over yet, investors would do well to guard against complacency, because tariff fatigue may push it over the edge.

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