#MarketPullback

Reasons for the Recent Market Decline

1. Escalating Trade Tensions: In April 2025, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on most of the United States' trading partners, leading to a 12% drop in the S&P 500 and a decline of approximately 4,600 points in the Dow Jones.

2. Weak Economic Data: GDP data for the first quarter of 2025 showed a decrease of 0.3%, marking the first decline since 2022, raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown.

3. Decline in Investor Confidence: A recent survey showed that 32% of professional investors expect negative market performance over the next year, the highest level of pessimism since 1997.