Every month at VC+, we release a visual guide to the markets—giving investors everywhere a clear snapshot of what to watch.
April’s tariff-fueled market volatility may have cooled, but the aftershocks are still playing out. In this month’s exclusive VC+ dispatch, we break down what happened, where markets stand now, and what to watch next, including:
Tariffs dragging U.S. markets to one of the worst starts to a year in decades
Gold surging with returns not seen since the 1970s
Nearly 300 Chinese stocks facing possible U.S. delisting
And much more inside
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For now, read on for a sneak preview.
Preview: Stock Market Performance in First 100 Days as President
This month, we look at the performance of specific asset classes since Trump’s April tariffs. We also compare the S&P 500 returns during the first 100 days of presidents post-WWII.
Preview: Top 30 Chinese Stocks in the U.S.
Could Washington turn up the heat on Beijing by kicking Chinese firms off U.S. stock exchanges? We look at the companies who are in the crosshairs.
Preview: The Stock Market Participation Rate, Globally
If Chinese companies are delisted, they’d lose access to a massive pool of U.S. investors. We look at how the stock market participation rate varies across the globe.
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