Research, Technical

Tariffs and Market Trends Lowry Indicators Reveal Limited Long-Term Impact

Michael N. Kahn, Senior Vice President, Senior Market Analyst
01 April 2025

Summary

Tariffs have returned to the headlines in 2025, reviving concerns about market disruption and triggering sharp pullbacks. But does history suggest that investors should be worried? In this Lowry Special Report, we look beyond the headlines to what truly matters — the market's internal strength.

Using proprietary Lowry indicators, this report evaluates the effects of past tariff battles — from the 2002 steel tariffs to the ongoing 2025 tariff escalation — and finds that while short-term volatility is common, long-term trends often remain intact. Investors who relied on the Lowry body of evidence were able to ride out turbulence without derailing long-term positioning.

This timely research offers critical context for today’s market participants. You’ll gain actionable insights into how demand and supply dynamics, not news cycles, have historically dictated market direction. Plus, get a first look at Lowry’s forthcoming Market Health Rating system, designed to help quantify trend strength with greater clarity.

This report is a valuable resource for institutional investors, portfolio managers, and anyone seeking a disciplined, technically grounded perspective during uncertain times.

What You’ll Learn

In this exclusive research report, you will gain insights into:

  • How major tariff announcements from 2002, 2014, 2018, and 2025 affected market trends and investor sentiment
  • Why Lowry’s technical indicators consistently pointed to sustained trends, despite short-term volatility
  • The role of Buying Power, Selling Pressure, breadth, and momentum indicators during past tariff events
  • Early insights into Lowry’s evolving market health rating system
  • Why disciplined, evidence-based trend analysis can reduce investment anxiety during policy-driven volatility

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