The second quarter of 2025 began on a turbulent note, driven by geopolitical tensions and new tariffs announced on April 2nd. However, by quarter-end, markets had recovered all early April losses as investors grew more resilient to volatile headlines. Watch Darcy Nelson Smoot, CFA, break down what’s really driving the volatility—and why market complacency might be setting the stage for bigger risks ahead.

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