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As we move through the first quarter of 2025, the stock market has been experiencing considerable volatility. Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York highlights a trend where stock markets reacted unfavorably to President Trump's tariff announcements targeting China during 2018 and 2019. Observations from the current market behavior suggest that we might be witnessing a similar, if not more severe, response to new trade policies being introduced. The market's performance has been troubling, with a notable decline of over 10% in broader indices and a staggering drop of more than 15% for the tech-heavy NASDAQ. The Cboe Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX, currently sits at a staggering 52.33%a sharp increase from just 17.93% at the dawn of this year.

The start of 2025 was marked by the unveiling of DeepSeek, an AI program emerging from China designed to compete with existing AI technologies in the US. This new technology boasts lower processing power requirements, leading to reduced operational costs and enhanced efficiency for its users. The introduction of DeepSeek prompted a significant shift in investor sentiment; many adopted a bullish outlook by short-selling stocks in anticipation of the implications this technology might have on their portfolios.

In February 2025, the US government responded to the rise of DeepSeek with its first round of tariffs, specifically targeted at Chinese imports, as a measure to protect the US tech industry. By March, President Trump announced a hefty 54% tariff on Chinese goods, to which China retaliated with its own 34% tariffs on American products and services.

Furthermore, DW (Deutsche Welle) has reported President Trumps approval of a 20% tariff on European goods and services as part of a new series of Trump Tariffs. In light of these developments, foreign investorsparticularly from Europehave begun to divest from the US markets. Analysts suggest that the US economy is teetering on the edge of what is being termed continuous stagflation, a condition defined by persistent inflation paired with minimal growth and high unemployment rates.

These economic challenges have led investors to reassess their strategies for the future. Recent surveys indicate a growing trend among parents actively setting aside funds to foster financial security for their children. A survey conducted among 2,000 UK investors over the age of 18 revealed that 44% of parents expressed stress over making the right investment choices for their offspring, while 35% voiced concerns about not having saved enough to secure their children's financial futures. In an interview with CNBC, Stacy Francis, President and CEO of Francis Financial in New York, shared insights on how parents can effectively educate their children about investing.