A Wild Week That Came With a Silver Lining

Dear reader,

That felt like the longest week…

On Monday, the S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory – falling 20% from its February 19 high – during the morning trading session.

But that wasn’t all. The bond market sold off, too.

Usually, when investors dump stocks, they turn to “safe haven” assets like U.S. Treasuries. But that wasn’t the case this week. And that raised some major red flags for investors… and the White House.

Then, on Wednesday, President Donald Trump postponed many of his sweeping tariffs. And by the closing bell that same day, stocks managed to finish 9.5% higher.

This wasn’t just another bout of volatility. It was a full-blown mess.

A week like this would spook most folks out of the market. But I believe this is setting up for some bullish opportunities.

In Tuesday and Wednesday’s issues below, you’ll find a link to watch my live event, which was all about the market’s latest moves. I recorded it on Tuesday, so the market commentary is outdated at this point. But the core message remains the same…

We’re investing for the long term. In five or 10 years, this week will be a blip on our radar.

Don’t lose sight of the big picture, folks.

If you have some free time this weekend, I urge you to consider building out a watch list. Pullbacks aren’t fun… But they can offer great buying opportunities.

Now, here’s everything that we talked about in Market Insights this week below…

Monday: The S&P 500 entered bear market territory Monday morning. Unsurprisingly, investors scrambled. Many folks are wondering if it’s time to sell or buy. I recorded a video to dive into this latest pullback, look at several charts, and share some important stats to put this action into perspective. Click here to read It Isn’t Time to Jump Ship Yet.

Tuesday: There’s no sugarcoating it… The markets have been a total madhouse lately. And on Monday, fear and panic hit levels rarely seen. Folks are scared right now, plain and simple. And I absolutely get it. But here’s the thing… Panic isn’t a strategy. That’s why I hosted a live event to cut through the noise. Click here to read My ‘Tariff Pullback Playbook’ Live Event.

Wednesday: The market chaos continues. Trump put a pause on the tariffs that were supposed to go into effect – except for China’s tariffs. The trade war is escalating… and investors are growing uneasy. Many folks are wondering what’s coming next… and how it will impact their portfolios. That’s why I went live yesterday. Click here to read The Trade War Is Escalating – Here’s What You Need to Know.

Thursday: The stock market just threw us one heck of a curveball. The Nasdaq Composite soared 12.1% on Wednesday. But just as quickly as the bulls charged in, the bears showed up with a vengeance. In the short term, expect the wild swings to continue. But instead of panicking, use the dips to your advantage. Click here to read Buckle Up – This Market Isn’t Slowing Down Anytime Soon.

Friday: Volatility remains elevated as investors are still unsure about how the trade war will end. Multiple indicators tell us that folks are feeling bearish right now. But regular readers know I’m a contrarian. So in my eyes, it’s a big bullish signal to see individual investors basically give up on the stock market. Click here to read Bearish Sentiment Dominates the Headlines.

Here’s to the future,

Matt McCall
Editor, Market Insights

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