In this candid episode, the Talking Shop crew discuss the market volatility of April 2025 following President Trump's tariff announcements. They share their personal trading experiences during a "therapy session" for traders facing unprecedented market swings.
Key Timestamps:
00:27:07: Introduction to the "Talking Shop Therapy Session"
02:10:03: Initial tariff announcement and market reaction
08:19:20: Sunday night market crash
12:59:04: Margin increases and risk management
19:41:21: Pete's "Disneyland disaster" trading story
24:30:07: "Walk Back Wednesday" and 12% market recovery
28:21:16: How the bond market forced policy changes
36:16:14: Sector impacts and long-term economic effects
43:46:16: Key lessons learned from April turbulence
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