A Message For Investors Navigating Uncertainty

To My Readers

I won’t sugarcoat it—this has been a tough couple of days for the markets.

Following the rollout of sweeping new tariffs, Thursday and Friday saw some of the sharpest market declines since early 2020. Tariffs on imports from China, Vietnam, the EU, and other countries have sparked fears of rising inflation, slower consumer spending, and the possibility of a broader economic slowdown.

It's in moments like these that a solid, well-constructed financial plan matters most.

Here’s what I want you to keep in mind:

✅ Tariffs may impact the economy—but they’re unlikely to derail it

Fidelity research shows that while growth may slow and inflation may rise, a full-blown recession is not the base case.

✅ The biggest risk right now is uncertainty—not the tariffs themselves

Markets react to unpredictability. Once policy direction becomes clearer, history shows they often stabilize—or even rebound.

✅ Diversification is your best defense

You shouldn’t be relying solely on the S&P 500 or Nasdaq. A properly designed portfolio spans asset classes, sectors, and strategies that help soften the impact of volatility.

✅ This isn’t a crash—it’s “stagflation-lite”

Yes, growth may slow and prices may rise temporarily. But this is a headwind—not a hurricane. The economy is still fundamentally resilient.

✅ We don’t try to predict the future—we prepare for it

That’s why personalized financial planning matters. It’s not about reacting to headlines—it’s about having a strategy rooted in your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

If you’re unsure about your current financial strategy—or don’t have one - this is your sign to take the next step.

Let’s have a conversation about building a plan that gives you confidence, even when markets are unpredictable. 

Thank you,

Sid Misra, Certified Financial Planner™

Beacon Financial Group

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