The threat of tariffs on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico triggered a short-term market decline, highlighting the impact of sentiment on investor behavior. Financial advisors emphasize the importance of long-term planning and encourage investors to avoid knee-jerk reactions to market volatility. The article also explores the potential impact of tariffs on household budgets, urging consumers to review spending habits and prepare for possible price increases.
Plans for tariffs on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico prompted markets to temporarily fall on Monday. The events are a reminder that two forces drive the markets — underlying fundamentals and sentiment, according to Larry Adam, chief investment officer at Raymond James. But when it comes to sentiment, this may be a wake-up call for investors who came into the year thinking the threat of tariffs was not a realistic risk, he said.
'We're not changing our forecast,' Adam said, which includes a year-end 6,375 target for the S&P 500. As of Monday afternoon, the index was hovering around 6,000. The impact of these tariffs, while significant, is relatively small in the grand scheme of things. Adam noted that the share of goods imported from Canada and China and Mexico is fairly small, with 1% coming from both Mexico and Canada, and 7% from China. For individual investors who are wondering what, if anything, to do next,'this is where the value of an advisor truly shines,' said Cathy Curtis, a certified financial planner and founder and CEO of Curtis Financial Planning, who is also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Curtis said she is telling clients, 'President Trump has consistently used tariffs as a negotiating tool, and we can expect this pattern to continue.' Curtis said she's urging clients to focus on the long-term gains they may see by staying the course, rather than overreacting based on short-term headlines. For individuals, the threat of tariffs has implications for both their investment portfolios and everyday household budgets. Even in the face of sudden market volatility and uncertainty, financial advisors say it's best not to make any sudden moves with your portfolio. Still, sudden market volatility may be a wake-up call to some investment strategy adjustments that need to happen, advisors say. That starts with a gut check to see whether you're comfortable with your equity allocations in the event of steep losses. It is also important to be mindful of your portfolio's international exposure, which could be affected by tariffs, said CFP Marguerita Cheng, CEO of Retirement savers ought to take a look at their target-date funds — investments that automatically adjust to an anticipated retirement date — to make sure they're not exposed to more international investments than they want, Cheng said. Current retirees should make sure they have enough money in cash and stable value fund to ensure they can fulfill their required minimum distributions and other immediate needs without having to sell their investments at an inopportune time, she said. The potential for prices to increase with the implementation of tariffs is a concern that should not be ignored, especially for consumers who have already experienced years of higher prices due to elevated inflation. To get ahead of those potential cost increases, it helps to evaluate how much you're spending. Forgoing a vacation, extra items at the grocery store or additional trips in the car can help save money now in the event higher costs hit later, Baker said. 'A little forethought in planning might help you avoid the sticker shock that could come from your grocery bill or particular items that are being threatened with tariffs,' said CFP Douglas Boneparth, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth.
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