Full Article Link: MSN – Stock Market Stays Strong Despite Wider Economic Uncertainty
Quote from Stephan Shipe
“What we’re seeing is that people are taking [tariff deadlines] into account and say, sure, we have an August 1st deadline. But we’ve had a lot of deadlines over the past three or four months, and they come and go and get renegotiated all the way up to the day of. So why would this time be any different?”
—Stephan Shipe, Founder of Scholar Financial Advising
Key Takeaways
- Markets Are Rebounding Strongly
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs this week, a sharp turnaround from April’s declines when tariff announcements sent stocks tumbling. The Nasdaq has surged 37% since early April. - Investor Confidence Is High
Market watchers credit both retail and institutional investors for the rally. Many investors have stayed patient through volatility, continuing to invest even during downturns—helping fuel momentum. - “Buy the Dip” Mentality Persists
According to investment strategist Joseph Landesman, investors are still conditioned to buy market dips, a strategy reinforced during the COVID-era market rebounds. - Institutional Investors Are Returning
A Bank of America survey of global fund managers in July showed a spike in risk appetite, suggesting that larger players are re-engaging with the market. - Tariff Deadlines Aren’t Spooking Investors
Dr. Stephan Shipe notes that investors may be discounting the impact of upcoming tariffs set to go into effect on August 1. With multiple deadlines in recent months being renegotiated at the last minute, investors appear to expect similar outcomes this time around.