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Apr 2025

1h 8m

The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off

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About this episode

Scott and Ed dig into the rubble of the record breaking $6.6 trillion sell-off following Trump’s tariffs announcements. They break down how Trump determined the tariff rates, what the tariffs will do to company earnings and the real economy, and offer advice on how to deal with turmoil in the markets as an investor.

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