Trump has elected to take a stance on global trade that imposes high taxes on imports and restricts exports. While the intention may be to stimulate growth within the US economy, it appears to have had the opposite effect. This report focuses on datasets that can help investors navigate market uncertainty.

To help investment managers tackle ongoing market turbulence, this report first outlines the current state of trade policy in 2025, then highlights three key alternative data types that offer insight into policy impact and market sentiment:

• Policy data
• Social media data
• Earnings call transcripts data