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The US, as a mature economy, naturally grows slower. Additionally, global markets are positioned for reacceleration as tariff uncertainty passes and fiscal support increases in various regions."},{"question":"What caused the 32-percentage-point drop in US stock market confidence in April 2026?","answer":"Trump's tariff policies, which took effect in April 2026, triggered significant market volatility and investor caution. Consumer expectations that the stock market would gain fell from a record high of 61% to 29%, tying the record low. This reflects real concerns about tariffs' impact on corporate earnings and economic growth."},{"question":"Should I invest in US stocks or global markets in 2026?","answer":"US stocks offer stability, strong S&P 500 fundamentals, and lower currency risk but face 2.3% GDP growth headwinds. Global markets offer 3.1% aggregate growth and earnings potential from emerging markets, but carry tariff volatility and geopolitical risks. 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