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THIS WEEK’S BREAKDOWN

The Market Just Got Smacked… Now What?

If you opened your brokerage app this week and felt your stomach drop… you're not alone.

We just witnessed one of the wildest stretches in recent market history. Stocks went full rollercoaster mode—dropping more than 10% in three days, oil is tanking, and even the almighty “Magnificent Seven” stocks got humbled. The reason? Trump’s surprise “Liberation Day” tariff rollout.

Whether you're long tech or riding an index ETF, this move hits everyone. But don’t panic-sell your way into a deeper hole—let’s unpack what’s going on and how smart investors (like you) can navigate this mess.

Sometimes the smartest play is getting out of the blast zone.

🌍 When the U.S. Shakes, Look Abroad

Here’s the thing about market meltdowns like the one we’re seeing right now—they’re rarely just about fundamentals. Panic, policy shifts, and uncertainty combine into a perfect storm that drags everything down... even the good stuff.

But while the S&P 500 is flirting with bear market territory and U.S. small biz confidence is spiraling, not every region is feeling the same heat. That’s why we just launched a brand-new strategy on Surmount that’s built to give you exposure outside the U.S.—specifically, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Yup. While America wrestles with tariffs and tech volatility, the UAE has been quietly building momentum, especially in tech, fintech, and digital infrastructure. Our new UAE Strategy taps into that upside—with precision.

📊 What makes this strategy stand out?

• Annual Return: 20.31%

• Low Activity: Just 0.02 trades/day (translation: not chasing noise)

• Smart Holdings: Think high-upside players like Yalla Group and VEON

• Region-Focused: Built around the iShares MSCI UAE ETF

• Moderate Risk Profile: Designed to balance opportunity with stability

In volatile times, diversification isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. And when U.S. equities are losing steam, international markets like the UAE can offer a breath of fresh air for your portfolio.

Global markets just caught a haymaker—and the aftershocks aren’t over.

🧨 Tariffs, Tweets & Turmoil

Trump’s new tariffs are no joke. We’re talking 10–50% duties on imports from over 180 countries, including top trade partners like China, the EU, Vietnam, and India.

Markets hate uncertainty, and this announcement dropped a megaton of it. Investors fear retaliation (which is already happening), supply chain chaos, and slower global growth. This is classic “trade war” territory—and Wall Street is flinching.

Key stat: Apple, Nvidia, Meta, Amazon, and co. lost over $1 trillion in market cap—in a single session.

Here’s what you can do:

• Stay cool. Panic rarely pays.

• Look for strategies that reduce single-stock exposure.

• Consider automation tools that can rebalance based on market shifts (like Surmount 👀).

What happens when the “safe” stuff isn’t safe anymore?

🔻 The S&P Is on the Brink of a Bear

The S&P 500 is down about 17% from recent highs—just a few points away from official bear market territory. Less than 20% of S&P stocks are even above their 200-day moving averages. That’s what we call a broad-based breakdown.

Even index funds aren’t immune here. When mega-caps go down, the whole ship lists.

Don’t just “buy the dip” blindly. Zoom out. Consider where the strength really is—and diversify into uncorrelated strategies or sectors that benefit from chaos (like commodities or volatility strategies).

Lower prices at the pump = good, right? Well...

⛽️ Oil Just Slid Below $60—Here’s Why It Matters

Oil prices dropped about 15% in 5 days, with West Texas Intermediate dipping under $60 for the first time since 2021.

That might sound like a win for your next road trip, but it’s actually a red flag for economic growth. Lower oil often means traders expect a slowdown in demand—and possibly a recession.

Smart move:
Look into energy sector ETFs or automated strategies that can capitalize on energy price volatility. At Surmount, we have strategies that adapt dynamically to macro shifts like these.

Main Street’s starting to sweat.

🧠 Small Biz Sentiment Is Sinking

Even before the tariffs dropped, small business optimism fell hard in March. The NFIB index just posted its biggest drop since mid-2022. Sales expectations, hiring plans, and confidence in the economy all declined.

And now? Things just got worse. Businesses are bracing for higher import costs, shaky demand, and labor pressure. If small businesses—the backbone of the U.S. economy—are pulling back, it’s time to prepare for more volatility.

In wild markets, automation is your edge.

💰 What This Means for Your Investing Strategy

Most people react emotionally during volatility—panic selling or going all-in on the wrong stuff. But the pros? They’ve got rules, systems, and discipline.

That’s where Surmount comes in.
We let you plug into real, backtested investing strategies—built by top authors and automatically traded in your existing brokerage account. You stay in control, but your portfolio follows proven rules—not your gut.