If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you’ve probably noticed one thing — volatility is alive and well.
Yesterday, the S&P 500 made a new low for the year before bouncing up to the day’s open — only to sell back off again.
That kind of whipsaw action is what traders call a shaky market. The selling pressure isn’t letting up, and right now, the market doesn’t like what it’s seeing.
And what’s the main driver? Tariffs.
President Trump’s newly enacted 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico have sent fresh waves of uncertainty into the market. And now, even the grain markets are feeling it.
USDA Tries to Calm the Farm Industry
At the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver — a major annual event where U.S. farmers, agribusiness leaders, and policymakers gather to discuss the future of agriculture — USDA Secretary Shannon Rollins addressed concerns about tariffs and their potential impact on the farming community.
She emphasized that the American farm community “should not be compromised.”
And that single comment was enough to spark a bounce in the grain markets. It was a signal that negotiations might include some protections for U.S. farmers — and traders took notice.
But let’s not sugarcoat it — everything is interconnected right now.
The stock market is reacting to tariffs. Commodities are reacting to policy shifts. And volatility is ramping up because of all these moving pieces.
Expect More of This in the Coming Months
I don’t think this volatility is going anywhere. Over the next couple of months, we’re likely to see continued back-and-forth action as markets digest new policies, data, and geopolitical shifts.
Right now, the best thing you can do is stay sharp, stay nimble, and be ready for fast-moving shifts in sentiment.
Stay sharp,
—Geof Smith
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