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April 18th 2025 (Weekly Market Update) Market Turbulence Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty)

This episode looks at the market's reaction during the week of April 14-18, 2025, with the S&P 500 falling over 1% due to trade policy uncertainties and chip export restrictions impacting companies like Nvidia and AMD. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks fueled concerns, while UnitedHealth's 22% drop highlighted anxiety around corporate profitability. The Lightcone team breaks down market patterns during this turbulent period.