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The markets are in turmoil.  The stock market is crashing, the USD is dropping, and traders are panicking.  Headlines are filled with fear: Trump tariffs, global retaliation, USD crash, economic slowdown. It’s not the first time fear has taken over the market sentiment this year, but this time, even the mighty US dollar isn’t looking […]

Trump’s new tariff policy sparks global market volatility and raises US tariffs to historic highs. Explore its impact on how they could shift financial markets

Tesla has always been a market mover. Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it.  But with TSLA stock down 50% from its all-time high, this isn’t just another dip. It’s a reset.  A reset in price. A reset in sentiment. And maybe… an opportunity?  TSLA Stock Down: The Sentiment Spiral  The drop wasn’t […]

Triple witching drove record trading volume as US markets rebounded. Despite tech-led gains, volatility remains as investors await further economic clarity.

The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is back in the headlines. Markets are watching closely. Oil traders, even more so.  Since the war broke out in 2022, oil prices have been on a rollercoaster. At one point, crude surged nearly 50%, hitting highs above $120 per barrel. The conflict disrupted global supply chains, triggered sanctions, and squeezed […]

The big question in financial markets right now is clear: Is a recession in 2025 coming? To answer that, investors should consider watching the US dollar closely.  While markets shout, “recession 2025,” the US dollar isn’t behaving like it’s expecting one. Instead of acting as a traditional safe haven, the dollar is weakening significantly.  The […]

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index just hit “Extreme Fear.” If you’ve been around long enough, you know what that means: investors are in full-blown sell mode. Risk appetite is gone. Stocks are dumping. Crypto is bleeding. Money is flowing out fast.  But here’s the twist, this could be a bottoming signal.  When fear takes over […]

US stocks ended February with a strong rebound, overcoming weeks of volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainty, and White House turmoil. The S&P 500 jumped 1.6% on Friday, while the Dow Jones surged 601 points, helping trim the month’s losses. Treasury yields fell, with the two-year yield dipping below 4%, while the dollar, despite […]

Defense stocks are taking a hit. Investors are watching closely. The reason? Trump’s push to end endless wars.  For decades, defense contractors thrived on global conflicts. Now, with Trump vowing to scale back military interventions, the game is changing. The market is reacting fast.  Let’s break it down.  Why Are Defense Stocks Dropping?  The defense […]

US stocks suffered their worst session of 2025 as weaker-than-expected economic data and a surge in long-term inflation expectations—the highest since 1995—dampened investor sentiment. Reports on consumer sentiment, housing, and services unsettled the market, while a notional $2.7 trillion in options set to expire added further volatility. Gains in vaccine manufacturers followed reports of a […]