Is the Market Dumber Than a Drowner?! Trump's Tariffs Wreak Havoc!

A Storm of Steel...and Stocks

Hmph. Heard more whimpers than screams lately. Turns out it's not monsters but investors. After a few days hunting griffins – contracts are down mind you – I come back to find the world's gone mad. Apparently the stock market like a noonwraith in broad daylight decided to appear and vanish at its own whim. Started Tuesday with stocks soaring higher than a leshen in a storm all thanks to whispers of Trump and his trading partners mending fences quicker than you can say 'wind's howling'. The Dow Jones climbed nearly 4% like a Witcher after a hefty reward.

The Coast is Clear? More Like a Trap!

But then like a cursed foglet the market turned sour. Dow closed down 0.84% Nasdaq dropped more than 2% and even the S&P 500 nearly went into bear territory. Jim Cramer – never heard of the bloke must be one of those mages who couldn't conjure a decent flame – blames it on emotion. Says everyone thought the coast was clear like thinking a drowners' nest is safe after tossing a single bomb. Foolish. The White House then confirmed 104% tariffs on China would begin on Wednesday. I swear sometimes I think kings and presidents are more monstrous than any beast I've faced.

Neither China Nor Trump Will Blink First...

Cramer is saying neither China nor Trump seem like they'll blink on tariff negotiations which could lead to the destruction of some of the world's largest companies. For the record I've seen more cooperation between a vampire and a werewolf. Apple apparently got hit hard. Seems they're stuck with demands to move manufacturing to the US which is about as likely as Yennefer admitting she's wrong. Their shares dropped nearly 5% and ceded the title of most valuable company to Microsoft. Microsoft?! I haven't heard that name since Bill Gates released Windows 95! Talk about the Wild Hunt.

Apple Stock Fell!

Apple stock initially jumped on Tuesday morning before turning sharply lower shows that the market is just plain stupid right now according to Cramer. I could have told you that. Markets are like peasants – easily spooked quick to riot and generally lacking in sense. They can turn their heads quickly than an alp.

Investors Are Scared and Confused

Cramer says "This market just keeps getting overridden by events all driven by the White House. Investors won't feel confident again until the pace slows and there's more thought to the actions taken". Tell me something I don't know mage. Confidence is a rare commodity like dwarf spirits in Novigrad. The White House and Apple haven't responded to requests for comment. Figures. Politicians and tech giants are always too busy counting their crowns and coin to deal with common sense.

What Now?

So what's a Witcher to do? I'll keep hunting monsters as always. At least drowners and ghouls are predictable. This stock market? More chaotic than a meeting of sorceresses. Remember folks: when the market goes wild find something real. A good sword a strong horse a tankard of ale. Those are the things that truly last. Now if you'll excuse me I've got a contract on a bruxa. Less talk more action. That's my motto.