The tariff therapy session | Talking Shop podcast

In this candid episode, the Talking Shop crew discuss the market volatility of April 2025 following President Trump's tariff announcements. They share their personal trading experiences during a "therapy session" for traders facing unprecedented market swings. Key Timestamps: 00:27:07: Introduction to the "Talking Shop Therapy Session" 02:10:03: Initial tariff announcement and market reaction 08:19:20: Sunday night market crash 12:59:04: Margin increases and risk management 19:41:21: Pete's "Disneyland disaster" trading story 24:30:07: "Walk Back Wednesday" and 12% market recovery 28:21:16: How the bond market forced policy changes 36:16:14: Sector impacts and long-term economic effects 43:46:16: Key lessons learned from April turbulence Remember to like and subscribe! Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit. Options and futures are complex instruments which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. They’re not suitable for most investors. Before you invest, you should consider whether you understand how options and futures work, the risks of trading these instruments and whether you can afford to lose more than your original investment. Your capital may be at risk.