The markets have been on a wild ride lately, with the S&P 500 jumping 9.5% in a single day. Looking at my trading app while sipping my morning brew at my desk in Richmond, I noticed a flood of messages from friends asking if they should jump back in. The recent market swings have certainly gotten everyone’s attention.

What’s particularly fascinating (and concerning) is watching how political manipulation seems to be driving these massive market movements. We’re seeing unprecedented situations where social media posts are preceding significant policy changes, leading to dramatic market swings that would make any regulatory body raise their eyebrows – or at least, they should.