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Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China on Wednesday unless the country rescinds its retaliatory tariffs on the United States by Tuesday.

The news comes on the third day of catastrophic market falls around the globe since Trump announced his trade war last Wednesday with tariffs on the US’s trading partners.

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What to Do With Cash When Markets Are Falling — Smart Moves for Investors on the Sidelines

A practical guide for investors who aren’t buying the dip — but want to stay sharp, prepared, and confident while they wait.

“Cash doesn’t mean you’re out of the game. It means you’re waiting for the right moment to strike — with clarity and confidence.”

The Current Market Backdrop

Markets are once again under pressure. Recent tariff proposals from former President Donald Trump have triggered fresh waves of uncertainty. Investors are watching for ripple effects on inflation, global supply chains, and company earnings.

While some are rushing to buy the dip, many others are doing something far less emotional — sitting on the sidelines with cash.

But just because you’re not pressing the buy button today doesn’t mean you’re doing nothing. In fact, this might be the most important time to get ready.

Why Being in Cash Isn’t Failure — It’s Flexibility

There’s a common myth that if you’re not “in the market,” you’re falling behind.

But the truth is:

• Cash gives you clarity

• Cash gives you optionality

• Cash gives you power

The best trades and investments often come after a big reset — not during it. If you force yourself in too early, you risk getting trapped. But if you’re patient, you’re better prepared when the tide turns.

What You Can Do While You Wait

If you’re in cash, don’t just sit idle. This is prime time for:

1. Researching the Impact of Tariffs

• Identify sectors likely to be hit hardest (e.g., industrials, exporters)

• Look for companies with strong local demand or limited international exposure

• Read earnings transcripts or investor presentations to see if management is addressing tariff risks

2. Screening Stocks for Relative Strength and Volume

• Which stocks are holding up better than the rest of their sector?

• Are certain companies seeing above-average volume on small pullbacks?

• Compare candidates to their industry peers or benchmark indices

These clues help you spot future leaders — the stocks that might rebound first when sentiment shifts.

3. Building & Ranking Your Watchlist

• Create a focused list of 5–15 names you’d be comfortable buying under the right conditions

• Note preferred entry zones, support levels, and risk/reward targets

4. Setting Smart Alerts

• Use your brokerage platform or charting tools to get notified when key prices are hit

• This way, when the tone of the market shifts — you’re ready

5. Parking Cash Productively

If you’re holding idle funds for more than a few weeks, consider options like:

• Treasury bills (short-term, government-backed, and currently yielding over 5%)

• High-yield savings accounts

• Bond ETFs with stable yield and lower volatility

Why Being Ready Beats Being Early

It’s tempting to try to catch the exact bottom — but most investors fail at that game.

The more strategic play:

• Use this time to narrow your focus

• Prepare your battle plan

• Wait for confirmation (like a major rebound in the index + supportive news)

When the market shifts — and it always eventually does — you’ll be steps ahead of everyone who spent this time staring at charts or acting out of boredom.

Quote to Remember

“It’s not about timing the bottom. It’s about preparing while others panic — so when opportunity comes, you’re already ahead of the crowd.”

Read Next:

• Learn to Invest: Stay Humble — And Build an Edge Slowly

• Buying the Dip — When to Be Patient, When to Step In, and Why Sometimes It Pays to Wait

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This article was written by Itai Levitan at www.forexlive.com.

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EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union’s response to Trump’s sweeping tariff regime amid continuing market turmoil and heightened fears of a global economic recession.

It comes after Trump doubled down on his tariff policy in comments aboard Air Force One overnight. He said Europe “has treated us very, very badly,” and “has taken our leaders for a ride”, and declined to hold talks on changing tariffs “unless they pay us a lot of money on a yearly basis”. He also repeated criticism of Europe for not spending a fair share on Nato.

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