Last Week's RecapThe US Market - A crazy volatile weekThe stock market saw massive losses Monday in AI hardware-related stocks amid fears that the AI model from China's DeepSeek will reduce the need for data centers, power and more. However, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pared weekly losses, while the Dow Jones moved toward record highs.After tumbling 3.07% on Monday, the Nasdaq ended Friday with a weekly loss of 1.6%. The S&P 500 and blue-chip Dow finished the week 1% lower and 0.3% higher, respectively.The three major averages also posted monthly gains, with the S&P 500 rising 2.7% and the Nasdaq advancing 1.6%. The Dow outperformed during the period, jumping 4.7%.The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday, confirming that policy is in a holding pattern after

$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$  $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$  feeling bearish for the market after Trump Presidency. Only meme stocks might pump for short term. Use option to be safe and wait for discount price for stocks.

TSLA and MSTR This week is going to start bleakly.  Donald Trump just killed the market rally and we may see the index giving 3% or more away today. And leading the charge will be Crypto stocks like MSTR.  Especially MSTR as they have been selling and issuing more shares to buy Bitcoin. At above $104k whilst BTC has fallen so far to $95k. That's an 8.7% drop, so far! Next in line is Tesla which was partly saved last week by the value of their BTC holding despite announcing really poor results. TSLA's real business has been losing market share as well as profit margins for some time already. It has been running on Musk's story-telling prowess. And his backing of Trump is now biting him in the backside.  Good to be not holding any shares today.....

News and my thoughts from last week (03Feb2025) US private sector full-time jobs have DROPPED by nearly 2 MILLION over the past year. Such a drop has never happened outside of recessions. The only gain in jobs has been in the government sector. - X user Global Markets Investor 16.2% of total pending home sales in December fell out of contract, the highest December rate on record. This also marks the third-largest percentage since data began in 2017. Nominally, a whopping ~40,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled last month. Home purchase cancellations have surged since 2022 as mortgage rates remain historically high. The weekly average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate reached 7.04% last week, the highest since May. Homebuyers have lost confidence in the market. - X user The Kobeissi Letter

I got Powell but I think it's should be Trump this year. just look at the futures today after what Trump did over the weekend

TSLA's Monday will be interesting.  Bitcoin's weekend crash and Trump's tariffs, plus the already announced evoking of EV tax credits are all going to hurt. 

Public Holidays China is closed on 3rd Feb 2025 to celebrate Chinese New Year. There is no public holidays in America, Hong Kong and Singapore in the coming week. Economic Calendar (03Feb2025) China is closed on 3rd Feb 2025 as they celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. Notable Highlights The S&P Global manufacturing PMI is expected to be 50.1. This represents a slight growth compared to the previous. ISM manufacturing PMI will also be released. This represents the growth or contraction of the manufacturing industry. ISM manufacturing prices will be released. A figure of above 50 implies an increase in manufacturing cost. This can lead to inflationary costs that are passed onto the consumers. S&P Global Services PMI is expected to hit 52.8. This implies a growth in the global services

The trade war has officially begun, here’s our take on it: 1. New tariffs of 25% on Mexico, 25% on Canada, and 10% on China are now live. We must first put this into perspective 2. Mexico and Canada’s exports to the U.S. account for approximately 78% and 77% of their total annual exports, respectively 3. U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada account for approximately 16% and 17% of total U.S. annual exports, respectively 4. U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada are ~$320 billion and ~$360 billion respectively, which is less than 2.5% of U.S. GDP 5. On the other hand, these exports represent 20%–30% of Canada and Mexico’s GDP. This trade war is clearly lopsided 6. The real wildcard here is how China will respond to the additional 10% tariff. We expect higher prices for consumers soon 7. This comes

🌟🌟🌟Gold prices have recently spiked as economic and geopolitical uncertainty have driven investors towards Gold as a safe haven asset.  $iShares Gold Trust(IAU)$  offers exposure to Gold as it is designed to track the spot price of Gold Bullion by holding gold bars in a secure vault.  This allows investors to free themselves from finding a place to store Gold.  Gold price  had climbed to new highs in 2024 and it looks like it will continue to climb to another new high in 2025.  Gold reached a record high of USD 2790 in October 2024 and some experts are predicting it could break the USD 3,000 barrier before long.  Gold is currently priced just below its all time high at

🟩 📊 **Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Singapore Investors** – Dive into the world of investing as we shed light on how Trump's new tariffs are shaking up global trade and what this means for Singaporean investors. Packed with insights, this video explores the potential turbulence in equity markets, currency fluctuations, and challenges for key sectors like electronics and manufacturing. 🌍 **Why It Matters** – From higher costs for imported goods to disrupted supply chains, these tariffs could reshape market dynamics. With Canada, Mexico, and China being key US trade partners, retaliatory tariffs could spark global economic shifts. For Singapore, this means navigating increased market volatility and staying sharp in your investment decisions. #trump #investingiguana #trumptariffs #singap

BREAKING: President Trump has just signed an executive order that officially imposes 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. A 10% tariff has also been placed on China. Energy products from Canada will have tariffs at a lower rate of 10%. Tariffs are now live. Exciting week to see how the WS react ? 

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More confirmation from Trump on tariffs in a press briefing just now. He has confirmed: - Absolutely will put tariffs on the EU and they will be "substantial." - Aiming for tariffs on oil gas by Feb 18th - Tariffs on steel in discussion now - Tariffs on chips eventually - Not concerned with market reaction to tariffs Looks like the market now has to figure out how they want to react and price in what seems like inevitable tariffs.

1. Stocks Slump as White House Confirms Tariffs Markets were poised for a strong Friday and a third consecutive week of gains—until the White House reaffirmed its tariff plans. At 1:15 p.m. ET, officials dismissed reports of a delay and confirmed a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, effective . Tariffs The major indexes reversed course, closing lower: Dow Jones Industrial Average: -0.75% (-337 points) $.SPX(.SPX)$ : -0.5%, Despite Friday’s dip, January ended on a high note: S&P 500: +2.7% $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : -0.3% , $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Week perf However, the tariff implementation on Feb. 1 int

🟩 🌎💼 Discover the winners and losers in global markets under Trump’s policies! From Argentina’s bond surge to Asia’s tariff struggles, join Iggy at Investing Iguana as we unpack how Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping the global economy. Whether you’re rethinking your portfolio or just curious about financial trends, this video is packed with insights to help guide your next investment decisions. 📊 Shedding light on the big picture: Learn why Trump-friendly countries like El Salvador and Argentina are thriving, while export-reliant nations such as Vietnam and Malaysia face hurdles. Curious about Europe, China, or India? We’ve got you covered! We’re breaking down the economic strategies and key relationships shaping today’s market landscape. 📈 Whether you’re an investor, a

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