Wah, Tariffs! Fintech Firms Feeling the Pinch, Even Jackie Chan Feels It!

Good Heavens What's Happening to My Investments?

Hello my friends! Jackie Chan here. You know me I like action I like comedy but I don't like seeing red in my investment portfolio! Seems like PayPal Block (the company behind Square) and Affirm are feeling the heat. These companies are like my stunt team – they need to be reliable! But these tariffs and worries about consumer spending are throwing a wrench into the works. Like in 'Police Story,' things are getting a little chaotic eh?

Tariffs? More Like 'Terrible'!

This Donald Trump fellow and his tariffs ayiya! It's like trying to fight with one hand tied behind my back. These new rules on Chinese imports are hitting e commerce hard. Temu and Shein these discount shopping apps are in trouble. It's like they're doing the 'Drunken Master' but without the happy ending! Wells Fargo says PayPal is especially exposed. This is serious serious business! 90% of their money comes from us buying things. No buy no money! Simple!

Stock Prices Doing the 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow' – Down Down Down!

The stock market is wobbly wobbly! PayPal Block Affirm – their stock prices are doing the 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow,' going down down down! PayPal is down 23% Block is down 32% and Affirm is down 19%. Even the Nasdaq is feeling the punch down 10%. But last week things got a little better like finding a hidden treasure in 'Armour of God.' People are hoping the tariffs won't be too bad but who knows? It's all a big gamble like trying to guess what I'll do next in a fight scene!

Even Google Feels the Pinch! Unbelievable!

Even Google is saying 'Ouch!' They say this trade loophole closing will hurt their ad business. Now Google is like a big strong bodyguard so if they're feeling it we know it's serious. The head of Google's business even said they will feel a slight headwind in 2025 but luckily they know how to pull of unexpected moves! So hopefully they'll be okay!

Everyone's Confused – Even Me!

The government is sending mixed messages like trying to understand my English sometimes! Companies can't even guess what's going to happen next. This is why Klarna and StubHub are delaying their IPOs. It's like they're saying 'Jackie we need a stunt double for this one!' Even Barclays one of those big banks says tariffs will hurt e commerce sales. This means Temu and Shein who use those digital wallets buy now pay later stuff are in trouble. PayPal gets a lot of money from overseas so they're also in the hot seat! Ayiya so much confusion!

Will They Survive? Like Me They Gotta Keep Fighting!

So what's going to happen? PayPal Block Affirm – they gotta keep fighting like me in every movie! Block's Cash App is growing slowly and Affirm is tightening its belts. But they're still standing. Some analysts think people rushed to buy things before the tariffs hit so maybe things will look worse later. Who knows! It's like trying to predict my next movie – you never know what's coming! But one thing's for sure: I'll be watching my investments closely and hoping for a happy ending like in all my films! Remember friends 'Don't be afraid to make mistakes but don't make the same mistake twice.' (Unless it's really funny!).