Composite: 54.7% (Risky)
Regime: risk off
Geopolitical: 51.9% (Risky)
Market insight: The Financial Composite Gauge registered 55.6% (Risky), the Overall Gauge hit 54.7% (Risky), and the Geopolitical Layer is 51.9% (Risky). Key drivers include the 10% global import tariff implementation and the scheduled presidential visit to China. These elevated risk levels suggest defensive positioning as trade policy shifts and diplomatic uncertainty weigh on market sentiment.