Overly bearish investors risk writing off 2025 too soon. These strategies offer upside and downside protection. - MarketWatch
1. U.S. stocks decline due to trade tensions and concerns over the dollar. 2. S&P 500 is down 10% in 2025 amid recession fears and tariff plans. 3. Investor sentiment is bearish, with a near collapse in bullish outlook. 4. China's willingness to negotiate could relieve tariff pressures on markets. 5. Earnings week brings volatility, affecting trading behaviors across sectors.