Tariffs, Trade, and the Fed: Breaking Down Market Volatility

Welcome to another edition of our Market Commentary with RFG Advisory’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Wedell!

Markets are starting the week on a bumpy ride after the Trump administration unveiled a sweeping tariff package over the weekend, targeting Mexico, Canada, and China.

In this edition of Market Commentary, RFG President and CIO Rick Wedell unpacks the administration’s potential strategy, whether these tariffs are here to stay, and how they could shape the economy and the Fed’s next move on interest rates.


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