Markets took investors on an up-and-down ride during a volatile first half of the year, with notable swings coming amid uncertainty about the impact of tariffs on the US and the global economy.
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Against the backdrop of heightened political uncertainty, potential trade wars, and lower consumer sentiment, investors may have concerns about whether the US could tip into a recession.