Market Trends - The stock market and household net worth decreased following the announcement of tariffs in early 2025 [1] - The stock market recovered after the tariffs were withdrawn, which is expected to increase the net worth of many Americans [1]

Market Overview - The stock market has rebounded from post-tariff volatility, while the real estate market has not shown signs of recovery [1] - Persistently high-interest rates are maintaining high mortgage rates, negatively impacting buyer affordability and sellers' willingness to switch homes [1] Analyst Background - Gary Alexander has extensive experience covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, along with advising seed-round startups [1] - He has been a contributor on Seeking Alpha since 2017 and has been quoted in various web publications [1]