In this episode of the Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham and co-host Cameron break down the volatile first quarter of 2025, noting declines across major indexes like the NASDAQ, S&P 500, and Dow Jones. They discuss the market’s reaction to new tariffs on foreign automobile components and how these policy changes may impact manufacturing, consumer sentiment, and, ultimately, earnings. The duo explores whether the current 10% market drop is a normal correction or the start of a deeper recession, analyzing early indicators from companies like American Airlines and DoorDash. Consumer behavior, rising debt, and the oddity of installment plans for fast food all serve as signals of economic uncertainty and shifting priorities.

Despite the negativity, the hosts offer cautious optimism by identifying potential buying opportunities for long-term investors. They highlight stocks like Nvidia and Amazon, which have seen significant pullbacks, suggesting that disciplined investing during downturns can yield long-term benefits. The conversation also touches on the return of IPOs, notably CoreWeave, and the importance of sticking to a consistent investing strategy amid market noise. Peckham and Cameron emphasize the power of habits, delayed gratification, and staying focused on fundamentals, such as reinvesting dividends and balancing risk with a barbell strategy. They close with thoughts on market psychology, the rise of zero-day options, and maintaining perspective through discipline, all while getting ready for their upcoming marathon in London.

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