The financial markets just experienced what might be the fastest bear-to-bull transition in modern history, and Farrall Wealth's leadership team is here to explain it all.

Dubbed the "tariff tempest" by Chief Investment Officer John Farrall, this extraordinary period saw major indices plummet as much as 22% following President Trump's April 2nd tariff announcements before staging a remarkable recovery. What appears calm on the surface - with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ up about 1% year-to-date - masks some of the most dramatic market swings since World War II.

We dive deep into how this volatility manifested in real businesses. We share the story of a client whose shipping container barcode business saw weekly revenue collapse from $4,200 to just $200 during trade tensions. The subsequent 90-day "timeout" on tariff implementation and positive developments like the UK trade deal and major business announcements during Trump's Middle East trip have fueled a sustained market recovery.

Looking forward, we explore where the smart money is flowing now. Small-cap stocks, which fell 27% and remain 12% below previous highs, may represent continued buying opportunities. On the international front, we're seeing a strategic pivot away from China-heavy portfolios toward countries positioned to benefit from supply chain reorganization - namely South Korea, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and potentially Mexico.

The fundamental outlook remains positive, with large and mid-cap companies sporting historically strong balance sheets. Despite 80% of companies lowering future guidance during the market uncertainty, corporate America's underlying financial health suggests this brief bear market was more of a mid-cycle correction than the beginning of a sustained downtrend.

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