Trump tariffs are upending financial markets, causing influential economist and strategist Ed Yardeni to turn from bullish to cautious.

WEALTHTRACK Episode #2138 broadcast March 21, 2025

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EDWARD YARDENI

President, Chief Investment Strategist, Yardeni Research

ACTION POINT

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MARKET MADNESS

“The investor’s chief problem – and even his worst enemy – is likely to be himself.”
– Benjamin Graham, The Intelligent Investor

INTELLIGENT INVESTOR’S “BASIC ADVANTAGE”

Independence of thought & action
Not under pressure to outperform peers or market
Infinite time frame
Don’t have to justify investments
Can buy when “Mr. Market” is miserable & sell when he is euphoric

BOOKSHELF

In Praise of Profits! by Edward Yardeni

Fed Watching for Fun & Profit: A Primer for Investors by Edward Yardeni

ONE INVESTMENT

YARDENI: CHEAPER MARKET

S&P 500 companies now cheaper
Technological innovation
Increasing productivity

YARDENI: GOLD DEMAND

Certain central banks buying gold
Price trend is up
Personal holding: SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)

FROM THE WEALTHTRACK ARCHIVES

Edward Yardeni’s previous appearances on WEALTHTRACK

WEB EXTRA

MARKET NOISE VALUE

How does Ed Yardeni deal with the flood of information the market delivers every day? I asked him how he blocks out market “noise.” His answer might surprise you.