Everyone’s talking about tariffs these days. Donald Trump’s presidency started with a few controversial decisions, one of which was the threat of tariffs being levied on Canada, Mexico, China, and EU constituents, leading to retaliatory tariffs from said countries. Thankfully, there's a bit of a reprieve with only a 10% tariff on Chinese imports - for now. The thing is, tariffs increase the cost of goods consumers pay here in the United States - so it's no wonder investors are concerned about inflation once again, all while getting restless and wary, which could mean a muted equity performance in the coming months.
Now, volatility can be suitable for risk-takers and certain option traders who know how to capitalize on uncertainty. However, not everyone thrives in volatile market conditions, making safer assets like dividend stocks excellent options for risk-averse investors.
