2025 Economics - Trade wars, Inflation, Reset? - not a political thread - Feeling anxious? Links to help...

[sharon sanders]

After yesterday's meltdown in the global stock markets I thought I would start this thread - not because we have some information that is rare - but because economic turmoil can greatly affect health. Specifically mental health. I though we could provide some pertinent links with comments. We do not endorse the media behind the links:

Here is the main Bloomberg link. This media is pro-business and pro-markets. It is based in the US:

https://www.bloomberg.com/

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A good jobs report was just announced but it appears concerns about the developing trade wars is still driving the US markets down. Right now the DOW is down about 1100, or about 3% :

Non-farm payrolls: Upbeat March jobs numbers quickly brushed aside by traders
Published: 08:51 04 Apr 2025 EDT
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Today’s March non-farm payroll report revealed that the US economy added many more new jobs last month than was forecast by economists – at 228,000 new positions versus a predicted 140,000.

https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/...quickly-brushed-aside-by-traders-1069148.html


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Rick Rieder with Blackrock just told Bloomberg TV that major financial decision makers are taking a wait-and-see mode. A cautious approach.


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There is help if you are feeling anxious about anything, even a financial problem. It can be considered a crisis or a "disaster". Reach out.

https://findtreatment.gov/

 

[sharon sanders]

Hey everyone. I am sure you have all seen the news reports, you tube videos, blogs, etc. about the current economic situation. Like I said above, our concern here is the mental health aspect. We have nothing else to offer that you have not already seen about the tariffs, stock market, and other data. In fact, it is overwhelming. Everyone has an opinion it seems.

One of my neighbors took his own life after he lost his mother's entire savings in the dot.com stock market bubble link. He was middle aged and was a CPA. First he lost his money, then he lost his mother's. A neighbor found him after a couple of days. I tell you this because there is a long history of people becoming despondent in market disruptions. Don't let this be you or someone you know. Of course, losing $ is terrible. But you are worth more than your money. I saw my neighbor's mother and sisters shortly after he died. His mother did not care anything about the lost $ and she was completely devastated that he took his life over money.

Please consider calling or texting the crisis hotline above, or one of many in your state.

 

[sharon sanders]

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US - "If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult.....our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."
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[sharon sanders]

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Asia stock markets start opening in about 8 hrs.
Everyone has an differing opinion about what will happen.

No matter what - win or lose - you are more than your
$ or your job.

Call your elders. They have been through this & will have good ideas. They will 100% understand.
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[sharon sanders]

hat tip @briteyyez

Last Updated: Apr 6, 2025, 8:35 PM EDT

Japan's Nikkei Falls Nearly 8%, Triggers Circuit Breaker

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/st...declines-nikkei-falls-6--hgCa5hqU48lWSv02biZT

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[sharon sanders]

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As usual, use at least 2 sources for your news. Please check everything out.

There are a lot of financial rumors. Go to sources.

And most of all... Deep breathing....you are not your $ or job.

9:06 PM · Apr 6, 2025

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[sharon sanders]

More Asian markets have opened. This is a screen shot taken a couple of minutes ago. I have no idea if these losses will hold or not:

https://www.cnbc.com/asia-markets/