Hi Tribe,
If you’re feeling dizzy, you aren’t alone. Looking back at 2025, the global markets didn't just fluctuate—they convulsed. And the culprit? A tariff policy that changed faster than a toddler changes a pacifier.
As we close out the year, the data paints a stark picture of the chaos. What started as a "protectionist measure" spiraled into a global game of economic chicken that left no one blinking, but everyone bruising.
The Tariff Rollercoaster: By the Numbers
The headlines this year were relentless, but the underlying data tells the real story of the strain:
The China Flip-Flop: We saw Trump impose a 10% broad tariff on all Chinese imports early in the year, only to cut specific "fentanyl" related tariffs later in October. The erratic policy shifts left supply chains scrambling and traders guessing.
Europe on the Ropes: It wasn't just China. The U.S. tariff-driven strain deepened internal imbalances across the Atlantic. Germany, Europe’s industrial engine, was hammered, with its economy growing just 0.1% in 2025 due to eroding manufacturing competitiveness.
The Inflation Bill: The cost wasn’t just theoretical. The Budget Lab at Yale reports that U.S. consumers faced an overall average effective tariff rate of 17.9%—the highest since 1934. That translated to a short-run income loss of roughly $1,800 per household.
Markets hate uncertainty, and 2025 delivered it in bulk. We saw steep tariffs on steel and aluminum , retaliatory strikes from Europe, and a reshaped economic landscape where decision-making was paralyzed by the next potential tweet or proclamation.
Chaos Creates Opportunity (If You Know Where to Look)
Most people look at this volatility and see a reason to retreat. They see the 0.5% drag on U.S. GDP and the rising unemployment and panic.
But history tells us a different story.
When the markets are bleeding and the masses are paralyzed by fear, a select few don't just survive—they thrive. They don't predict the weather; they build the ark.
This brings us to a man who mastered the art of profit amidst panic: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
The Kennedy Playbook: Profiting While Others Panic
Yeah, JFK’s dad. While the rest of the world was watching their fortunes evaporate in the 1929 crash, Kennedy pulled off one of the boldest money moves in history. He didn’t just get lucky; he saw the structure of the market breaking down and positioned himself accordingly.
We just released a deep-dive video breaking down exactly how he did it, and more importantly, how you can apply his "insider" mindset to today's volatile landscape.
In this video, we cover:
📉 The Signal in the Noise: How Kennedy spotted the crash coming when everyone else was blinded by euphoria.
🧠 The Contrarian Mindset: The psychological edge that helped him grow his fortune during the worst economic collapse in modern history.
⚡ The Modern Equivalent (0DTE): How 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) trading—when executed with precision and risk management—echoes Kennedy’s aggressive, high-conviction strategy.
Stop Reacting. Start Executing.
2025 proved that waiting for stability is a losing strategy. The tariffs aren't going away, and neither is the volatility. The only variable you can control is your strategy.
Don't let the next year of policy whiplash catch you off guard. Learn from the master of market chaos.
What if you could be the first to uncover the next trend or strategy before the 2026 open?
In the 90 minutes masterclass, we will walk through:
✅ 3 Quant X Models: Identifying leverage danger zones before they wipe out your portfolio.
✅ Beyond the Hype: How we extract real edge from the market
✅ Systematic Execution: How to build repeatable, emotion-free systems that withstand stress events.
To your growth,
The Quant X Team
Where Data Becomes Alpha
Editor: Si Min
Disclaimer: The views shared here are for educational purposes only and reflect our team’s opinions. They should not be taken as financial, investment, or legal advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any financial decisions.
