After a good start to the year, an onslaught of policy announcements from the White House has since sent US equities into retreat. But falls of this magnitude are a normal part of investing, and the importance of politicians shouldn’t be overrated.
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Article last updated 20 March 2025.
In his latest video, Co-Chief Investment Officer Ed Smith gives some context to the recent 10% peak-to-trough fall in US equities. Here are five key points on what it means for investors:
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