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Apr 2025
1h 4m

The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off

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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.   Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Aw ... Show More
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