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Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps in Early December as Inflation Fears Resurface 
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U.S. stock markets tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed the implementation of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 1.75% to 5,850.31, the Nasdaq fell 2.64% to 18,350.19, and the Dow declined 1.47% to 43,197.30. The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso hit one-month lows against the U.S. dollar.
Trump stated there was no possibility of preventing the tariffs, urging manufacturers to shift production to the U.S. Market analysts predict heightened volatility as investors react to the escalating trade tensions. Tim Holland of Orion believes tariffs will be short-lived but warns of ongoing uncertainty. Gina Bolvin of Bolvin Wealth Management notes that after strong market gains, 2025 could see increased volatility and sector rotation, with non-tech stocks potentially gaining strength.
John Doyle of Monex USA observed that currency reactions were muted, possibly due to past tariff reversals. Jamie Cox of Harris Financial Group emphasized that markets had expected last-minute negotiations, but with tariffs now imminent, investors must adjust. Thomas Martin of Globalt Investments warned of potential economic fallout, while Tim Ghriskey of Ingalls & Snyder criticized the move, stating that trade wars rarely benefit any party.
Peter Tuz of Chase Investment Counsel highlighted investor uncertainty over corporate earnings and consumer reactions. With tariffs set to take effect, the financial world braces for their long-term impact on trade, inflation, and economic growth.
