Pointing to data showing run-ups in foreign purchases of U.S. stocks before the 1987 crash, the dot-com bubble in 2000, and the 2008 financial crisis, Ed Yardeni wrote in his eponymous research newsletter, "Their buying has a record of being a contrary indicator. They tend to be big buyers right before bear markets."

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System bought up stocks last week after Donald Trump’s tariff program pummeled global markets.

The US economy continues to grapple with the effects of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. Market volatility and inflation concerns are at the forefront, impacting consumer confidence and business strategies.