The S&P's 5 out of 500 - Oct. 20-24, 2025
Halloween is just around the corner; how are you getting into the spirit of it? Between the pumpkin spiced lattes and the falling leaves, the way I like getting ready are some good horror movies and books. It's nice to turn off the TV or shut the book, because the monsters of the movie are contained in a crisp one hour and thirty minutes, and the horrors of the book are contained in the pages of it. It's not like that's going to spill into the real world. It's not like any of that is going to effect my day to day life, right? BOO! Did I scare you? Maybe not you, but this definitely spooked investors. This US-China trade war has seen some escalation this month, with Trump announcing a 100% tariff on China to take place on November 1st after China tightened export controls for rare metals on the 10th. Couple that with the government shutdown, and it's no wonder why investors seem to be cautious. Today, Xi and Trump are going to be agreeing on a trade framework, while ...
