• Suite404@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    Although, I’m not sure how he’s going to swing it in the opposite direction when no one trusts he isn’t going to flip-flop just days later.

    • Tony N@lemmy.ml
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      19 hours ago

      That unpredictability is what’s causing the stocks to tumble. People make money as stock prices fall by short selling. Basically borrowing stocks and selling them. If the price falls, the investor makes a profit.