And just like that, stocks are in a good mood again, even as the Trump trade war very much rages on and earnings from Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta (META) could be mixed at best. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) has now notched its best six-day run since March 2022, posting a 7.81% gain. Interestingly, the latest gain means the index is now out of technical correction territory yet again. It now stands just 9.49% beneath its record high in mid-February and 1.94% below pre-"Liberation Day" levels. Investors appear to be overlooking a lot of evidence that the global economy is increasingly struggling. New data out of China on Wednesday suggests exports out of China have plunged. Demand for things like Coca-Cola (KO) soda and Tide detergent is getting worse, CEOs tell Yahoo Finance. Starbucks' (SBUX) latest earnings results show a brand dealing with economic pressures in its key US market. So how should investors play the confusing backdrop? Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks to Ritholtz Wealth Management chief market strategist Callie Cox. Cox serves up doses of sharp perspective on the markets and explains the best possible game-plan for investors.

Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens.

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