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Investor Anxiety Soars Amid Trade Wars and Recession Fears

5/20/2025

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A recent Moonfare survey of 175 investors unveiled a wave of anxiety, with 76.9% expressing concerns over tariffs and trade wars. Geopolitical uncertainty loomed large for 74.6%, while nearly half feared a recession following the US November elections. These insights paint a vivid picture of the unease gripping investors in today's turbulent economic landscape.

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Story summary

A recent Moonfare survey of 175 investors unveiled a wave of anxiety, with 76.9% expressing concerns over tariffs and trade wars. Geopolitical uncertainty loomed large for 74.6%, while nearly half feared a recession following the US November elections. These insights paint a vivid picture of the unease gripping investors in today's turbulent economic landscape.