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04-29
$Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$  As President Trump wraps up his first 100 days of his second term, markets are digesting a messy mix of record-low approval ratings, tariff tensions, and monetary policy uncertainty. Despite all the noise, the big question for investors is simple: Will the market stabilize in Q2, or is more turbulence ahead?

So far, Trump’s second term has been anything but quiet. Tariff policies have shifted repeatedly, Federal Reserve pressure has intensified, and global markets have been forced to price in more political risk than many expected. The S&P 500 has seen wild swings — rebounding strongly some days, plunging on others — reflecting a market caught between strong corporate earnings and unpredictable policy headlines.

Yet, even with approval ratings hitting record lows, history shows that markets don't necessarily move based on political popularity — they move based on earnings, liquidity, and confidence in the system. If economic data remains resilient, inflation continues to cool, and the Fed signals flexibility, markets could very well stabilize in Q2 despite political noise.

Key things to watch heading into Q2:

Federal Reserve communications: Will the Fed resist political pressure or hint at rate cuts to cushion growth?

Corporate earnings strength: So far, earnings have held up — but can they keep surprising to the upside?

Geopolitical stability: Trade policies and international relations could either calm or rattle investors further.

My View:

Markets don't demand perfection from politics — they demand predictability. If economic fundamentals stay intact and political drama doesn’t spiral into new shocks, Q2 could offer a window of relative calm. But if policy unpredictability ramps up further, volatility might stay with us a while longer.

For now, cautious optimism — paired with tactical flexibility — seems like the smartest Q2 strategy.

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