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The old Wall Street saying "Sell in May and go away" feels even more tempting this year — but 2025 is no ordinary year. After a strong rebound across major indices, investors now face a tricky decision: lock in profits or stay the course through what could be a stormy few months.

The rally so far has been fueled by cooling inflation, strong corporate earnings, and rising hopes for interest rate cuts. But underneath the optimism, the ground is starting to shake.

President Trump's latest flip-flop on tariffs and monetary policy has reintroduced a heavy dose of volatility. New tariff announcements, sudden reversals, and unexpected policy shifts have kept markets on edge. Traders know that a single headline can wipe out weeks of gains in minutes — and May could deliver plenty of those surprises.

Geopolitical risks, corporate profit warnings, and uncertainty around Federal Reserve actions are adding more fuel to the fire. While the current momentum is strong, chasing highs blindly could be dangerous if policy instability triggers a sentiment reversal.

The Bull Case for Holding Tight:

Earnings remain resilient, especially in tech and consumer sectors.

Potential rate cuts later in the year could offer a safety net.

Dips triggered by volatility might offer attractive buying opportunities.

The Bear Case for Selling in May:

Valuations in some sectors are stretched after the rebound.

Political risk from tariff tensions could escalate without warning.

Seasonality trends suggest markets are more fragile in the summer months.

My View:

This May, I'm not looking at "sell everything" or "hold everything" — I’m looking at smart positioning. I would consider trimming profits on overextended stocks, rotating into more defensive sectors, and keeping some cash ready. Flexibility will be my biggest advantage when headlines hit.

Trump’s unpredictable moves have already shown that anything can happen — and fast. In a market that’s being driven as much by politics as by fundamentals, discipline will be more important than ever.

May will test not just portfolios — but patience.

Key Resistance Level: Will S&P 500 Break Out or Turn Lower?

The S&P 500 has rebounded to 5,650 points—its level before April’s sharp sell-off and a key technical resistance zone. Following strong earnings reports from the Magnificent 7, this week’s market focus shifts to the FOMC and its signals on interest rate cuts. The market is still pricing in three rate cuts this year. ------------- Can the S&P 500 successfully break above the 5,600 level, or will it turn lower? And more importantly, can it overcome the seasonal “Sell in May” pattern?

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