Trump’s Film Tariff Threat Sends Wall Street Into Risk-Off Mode
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Markets flinch as political volatility trumps fundamentals—again.
Another day, another headline rattling the algo-traders. Former President Trump’s latest tariff saber-rattling—this time targeting foreign films—has institutional investors reaching for the sell button. Because nothing says ’stable investment climate’ like trade policy written via Truth Social posts.
The VIX spikes as hedgies scramble to price in this week’s geopolitical wildcard. Meanwhile, crypto markets barely blink—decentralization doesn’t care about red tape.
Wall Street’s latest tantrum proves yet again: traditional finance remains hopelessly married to centralized decision-makers. At least blockchain assets trade 24/7 without waiting for some politician’s morning coffee.
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