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Investors have witnessed considerable uncertainty stemming from economic policies and geopolitical issues. For instance, trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have raised concerns regarding their impact on the economy. Concurrently, the Fed has shifted its position from a more accommodative stance to a cautious outlook regarding interest rate cuts due to inflationary pressures. This shift occurred after the Fed's meeting in December, where they communicated a reluctance to proceed with aggressive rate cuts, resulting in an immediate sell-off in the market.