The Effect of the “T-Word”

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March 27, 2026 | 1 min read
The Effect of the “T-Word”

With all the “tariff talk” in the air…

Let’s see how they’ve historically moved markets.

Chart of the Day

This chart shows how the S&P 500 has reacted to tariff announcements during Trump’s first term in 2018–2019…

And how they’ve reacted more recently in his second term.

The negative effect seems much more pronounced this time around.

This is because markets are worried that sticky inflation will cause the Fed to keep rates high, and tariffs could contribute to inflation.

And it’s not just the media talking about tariffs…

Companies are also doing the same on their earnings calls.

In short, prepare for some choppy waters ahead.

The good news?

We can flip that to our advantage.

Insight of the Day

The more noise in the market, the more valuable the signal.

Tariffs, inflation, and who knows what else…

While I believe Trump is good for the stock market and economy in the longer term…

There’s no denying that in the short run, he creates a ton of waves.

This means a lot of noise in the market – which we’re seeing right now…

But it also means that the signal amid all that noise will be even more valuable.

That’s why later this afternoon at 3 p.m. Eastern…

I’m going LIVE for a presentation on the “stealth signal” that will allow you to go after BIG triple-digit gains amid all this noise.

It’s not just about protecting your wealth in these times – it’s also about aggressively growing it.

So if you haven’t already, click here to guarantee your seat for my live presentation…

And I’ll see you at 3 p.m. ET later this afternoon.

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Ross Givens Chief Market Strategist

Ross Givens is a veteran trader with over 15 years of experience and a former VP at a major Wall Street investment bank. Specializing in small-cap stocks and momentum-driven plays, Ross identifies high-probability setups before they hit the mainstream. As Lead Strategist at Traders Agency, he has guided hundreds of successful trades and developed multiple flagship publications.

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