What Survives a Crash? Lessons from 20 Years of Market Drawdowns When markets crash, fear rises and portfolios suffer — but not all assets fall equally. Over the past two decades, investors have weathered a series of dramatic drawdowns, from the Dot-Com Bust and the Global Financial Crisis to the COVID shock and today's tariff-driven volatility. Each event has reshaped how markets behave and which sectors emerge strongest. In this post, we break down how the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 responded...
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📉 Tariff Tensions & Sector Shockwaves: How the Trade War Is Reshaping Market Dynamics The global economy is entering turbulent waters. As tariff skirmishes between major economies escalate into a full-blown trade war, markets are responding in a way that reflects not just policy risk, but deep-seated anxiety over economic sustainability. From sector-wide selloffs to an investor rotation into small-cap resilience, the story unfolding is one of defensive maneuvering, speculative repositioning,...
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Navigating Market Uncertainty: What Tariffs Mean for You The stock market has been on a rollercoaster lately, and one of the biggest reasons is the announcement of new tariffs on imported cars. A 25% tariff will soon apply to all vehicles made outside the U.S., and more trade policies are expected to follow. But what does this all mean for you, your wallet, and the economy? Let’s break it down in simple terms. Tariffs, Inflation, and Your... Mar 30 · The Investor’s Edge: Spr... 4:56 Why Are...
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Market Performance Analysis: Sector Trends and Investment Insights The financial markets continue to reflect a mix of resilience and volatility, with defensive sectors holding strong while growth-heavy industries struggle. Energy remains the best-performing sector, benefiting from favorable commodity trends, while Technology and Consumer Discretionary face headwinds due to economic uncertainty. Small-cap stocks, particularly in Technology and Real Estate, have shown remarkable gains, whereas...
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Navigating a Cooling Economy: Fed's Rates and Portfolio Strategies The Federal Reserve maintained its cautious stance this week, holding interest rates steady as it awaited further clarity on economic growth and potential tariff implementations. While U.S. stocks experienced a slight recovery, diversification proved vital, with bonds and international equities showing strong performance. Economic data signaled a slowing economy, yet the labor market remained resilient, and manufacturing...
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Market Relief or the Eye of the Storm? After weeks of turbulence, the stock market finally caught a breather—but is it just the calm before another storm? With the Fed holding steady on rates, retail sales missing the mark, and tech stocks still in a slump, investors are left wondering: Is a recovery in sight, or are we bracing for more uncertainty? Let’s break down the key market moves from the past week and look ahead to what’s next. Market Narrativ: March 17-21... Mar 22 · The Investor’s...
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September 25, 2024 Worth to be part of your portfolio Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA) has recently garnered increased attention in both retail and institutional investment circles. As a mid-cap company with relatively small revenues, Zeta is positioned within an interesting framework among its peers. It ranks between the 80th and 90th percentile for market capitalization, indicating that it holds a substantial place among mid-cap stocks, but its financial metrics suggest there is still...
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September 26, 2024 Amazon, Micron, and Oracle are making major moves to shape the future of technology through AI and chip innovation. From Amazon's in-house AI chips and cultural overhaul, to Micron’s high-bandwidth memory surge, and Oracle’s strategic investments in Arm-based processors, these tech giants are battling for dominance in the cloud and AI landscape. Watch to learn how these companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of the next tech revolution! Amazon, Micron, and...
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September 26, 2024 China’s economy is slowing, and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has unveiled an aggressive new monetary stimulus package to turn things around. With interest rate cuts, liquidity injections, and support for property and stock markets, will these moves be enough to boost China’s economy? In this video, we dive into the impact on global markets, how sectors like tech and real estate are responding, and what experts believe could be the real solution to China’s economic...
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September 26, 2024 Fed Cuts & China’s Stimulus Explained Is the S&P 500 on track to reach 6,000? With the Federal Reserve shifting to interest rate cuts and China rolling out its most comprehensive stimulus package in a decade, the markets are heating up. In this video, we break down how U.S. monetary policy, China's economic moves, and global factors are aligning to push stocks higher. Watch to learn more about the key drivers behind the potential rally and what it could mean for investors....
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