Macro Trend

Monetary policy, various types of price indices... Here is everything about the macro economy!

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03-16 14:02

Mining Market Commentary (March 13) – The Ripple Effects of the Iran Conflict Extend Far Beyond Oil

Hey commodity and mining investors! 🚨 The Iran conflict’s ripples are way bigger than just oil—this geopolitical storm is shaking up fertilizers, industrial metals, rare minerals and more, and it’s reshaping global supply chains for good. Let’s break down how this Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves across every corner of the commodities market, and which sectors are set to win (and face pressure) from the chaos! Since the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran at the end of February, the Middle East conflict has raged for nearly two weeks. The market’s initial reaction centered on oil prices—Brent crude futures once surged to $120 a barrel. Yet as the conflict drags on, the shockwaves of this geopolitical storm are spreading rapidly: fertilizers, industrial metals, chemicals
Mining Market Commentary (March 13) – The Ripple Effects of the Iran Conflict Extend Far Beyond Oil
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03-16 13:54

Not Just Chile! The US Has Its Sights Set on Latin America’s Critical Minerals

Hey geopolitics and resource investors! 🌍🔋 Big move in the critical minerals game—Chile’s new deal with the US is just the tip of the iceberg! Washington is making a full-court press to lock in Latin America’s lithium, copper and rare earths, challenging China’s long-standing supply chain dominance in the region. Let’s break down this massive strategic play that’s reshaping the global resource map! Chile’s signing of a critical minerals cooperation statement with the US is by no means an isolated diplomatic gesture. Behind this seemingly routine bilateral agreement, Washington is weaving a strategic resource network across Latin America, covering lithium, copper and rare earths—from the salt lakes of the Lithium Triangle to Brazil’s rare earth deposits. American capital and policy tools ar
Not Just Chile! The US Has Its Sights Set on Latin America’s Critical Minerals
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03-16 13:24

Bull vs. Bear: Morgan Stanley Warns of 7% Drop, Fundstrat Predicts Rally to 7300

Hey everyone, let's dive into the fiery debate gripping Wall Street! Is the US stock market about to take a nosedive or soar to new heights? Two heavyweight strategists are throwing down the gauntlet, and their predictions couldn't be more different. Let's break down the bull vs. bear showdown! As mid-March unfolds, the battle between bulls and bears in the US stock market is intensifying. On one side, Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley, warns that the S&P 500 could drop another 5% to 7% in the short term, stating the correction is far from over. On the other, Tom Lee, Co-Founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, is bullish, declaring a market rebound is imminent and the index could surge to 7300 later this year. This clash of titans has left investors scratching their
Bull vs. Bear: Morgan Stanley Warns of 7% Drop, Fundstrat Predicts Rally to 7300

GOLD: The Downward Momentum in the Short Term Come True!

$XAU/USD(XAUUSD.FOREX)$$Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$On March 16th, in Asian trading, gold prices decisively broke below the key $5000 level, with spot gold in London hitting a low of $4967, confirming a short-term downtrend and continuing its correction. This breakout was driven by a confluence of negative factors, leading to a cautious market sentiment. London gold is likely to maintain its weak downward trend today. On the news front, stronger-than-expected US economic data significantly reduced expectations of a Fed rate cut, suggesting that high interest rates will persist for longer. The dollar and US Treasury yields strengthened in tandem, continuing to suppr
GOLD: The Downward Momentum in the Short Term Come True!

SPX TRADE PLAN 📈 📉

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ SPX bullish plan: SPX above 6720 | SPX Mar 18 6800C 📈 T: 6765, 6800 SL 6700 SPX bearish plan: SPX under 6633 | SPX Mar 18 6500P 📉 T: 6550, 6500 SL 6680 SPX had a major pull back last week after moving from 6635 to 6840. SPX pulled right back to the lows from last Monday by the end of the week. SPX to 6520 in play this week. If SPX gives up this level it can drop to 6427, 6344 next. There’s still lots of weakness in the market so I’d be careful as the market trends lower here. Let’s see if SPX defends 6520 this week. For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with unlimited trading on SG, HK, and US stocks, as well as ETFs.
SPX TRADE PLAN 📈 📉
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03-16 11:22

The System is Still Risk-off

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some technical analysis with you! System is still risk-off. There is plenty of early bottom calling going on blog— for me, all rallies are considered as relief rallies, in a corrective move there will be plenty of them. Prior support levels are already acting as resistance. This is where I expect relief rallies will stall. A bounce is in the cards sure, a bottom call— insufficient criteria to have any meaningful degree of confidence. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ levels 6500, 6300 and 6147 remain active targets for this corrective move. Risk-on barometers like $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ and $ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ are breaking t
The System is Still Risk-off
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03-13

Is the Market Bottoming? 2 Anti-Fragile Long-Term Stocks to Own

Hey friends, hope you’re staying calm amid all this volatility! 🧘 Global markets have been swinging nonstop, and nobody knows exactly when we’ll hit a bottom. But history tells us: the best long-term opportunities show up when fear is high. If you want stability and growth through chaos, these two stocks — AbbVie (ABBV) and Microsoft (MSFT) — stand out with real anti-fragile strength. Let’s break them down. Global equities have swung sharply so far this year, with rising geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty keeping investors on edge. While no one can reliably predict market direction, history shows that some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities emerge during periods of peak uncertainty. Rather than trying to time the exact bottom, it is far more practical to identify
Is the Market Bottoming? 2 Anti-Fragile Long-Term Stocks to Own
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03-13

Stop Obsessing Over SpaceX! These 5 Space Stocks Are the Real Game-Changers 🚀

Hey space-loving investors! 👽 Let’s be real—we all geek out over SpaceX and Elon Musk’s starships, but here’s the tea: the best space investment opportunities aren’t in the unlisted SpaceX. They’re in public companies quietly building the space infrastructure that’s going to define the next decade. Ditch the hype, dive into these 5 hidden gems—they’re the real “royal flush” of space stocks! When people talk about space exploration, Elon Musk and SpaceX are always the first to come to mind. Undeniably, SpaceX has redefined the aerospace industry with its reusable rockets and Starlink project. But for U.S. stock investors, the real opportunities may not lie in the unlisted SpaceX, but in those public companies that have landed on the capital market and are quietly building space infrastructu
Stop Obsessing Over SpaceX! These 5 Space Stocks Are the Real Game-Changers 🚀

GOLD Welcome a Remarkable Increase

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some macro analysis with you! 1 $Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$Global financial markets are experiencing unprecedented turmoil, and gold, as the traditional king of safe havens, has seen a rollercoaster ride amid this geopolitical storm. On Thursday (March 12), spot gold prices fell sharply by 1.88%, closing near $5079.25 per ounce, with futures prices also declining, indicating intense competition among multiple forces in the short term. However, looking at a longer timeframe, gold has surged from its lows at the beginning of the year to record highs, a remarkable increase. This seemingly contradictory performance precisely reflects the extremely complex macroeconomic and geopolitical environme
GOLD Welcome a Remarkable Increase
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03-12

These 2 Medical Device Stocks Are the “Money Printers” of the Next Decade!

Fellow investors, don’t panic about the recent pullback in medical device stocks! 📉 ISRG and DXCM are down 13% and 12% over the past year, underperforming the market big time. Tariffs, more competition, product recalls—bad news keeps piling up. But smart investors know: short-term market sentiment always hides the true value of great companies. Look past the current fog, and these two firms have rock-solid fundamentals, even more attractive than ever. If you’re willing to think long-term—10 years out—these stocks could be the steady money printers in your portfolio. Over the past year, shares of medical device leaders Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) and DexCom (DXCM) have fallen 13% and 12% respectively, significantly underperforming the broader market. Tariff impacts, intensifying competition,
These 2 Medical Device Stocks Are the “Money Printers” of the Next Decade!
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03-12

Canada Accelerates Domestic Graphite Production: Keep This Curated Graphite Stock List Handy

Hey Canadian and North American investors—pay close attention! EVs are booming globally, and every link in the battery supply chain is a geopolitical battleground. Canada has tons of lithium and big battery manufacturing plans, but there’s a huge gap: graphite. Ready to dive into the stocks leading this shift? Let’s go! As the global electric vehicle (EV) industry surges forward, every link in the battery supply chain has become a focal point of competition among nations. While Canada boasts abundant lithium resources and ambitious battery manufacturing plans, there has always been a weak link in its industrial chain: graphite. As a key raw material for lithium battery anodes, China dominates 90% of the world’s battery-grade graphite processing. This heavy reliance, exacerbated by China’s
Canada Accelerates Domestic Graphite Production: Keep This Curated Graphite Stock List Handy

GOLD: The Uncertainty may still Reshape the Global Asset Landscape

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some macro analysis with you! $Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$The gold market is currently experiencing a dramatic tug-of-war: on one hand, there's a safe-haven rush fueled by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East; on the other, there's the dual pressure of a soaring dollar and the resurgence of inflation. On Wednesday (March 11), spot gold closed at $5,176 per ounce, a slight daily decline of 0.3%, while US April gold futures plunged 1.2% to $5,179.10. In early Asian trading on Thursday (March 12), spot gold fluctuated upwards, currently trading around $5,163 per ounce. In just a few days, the price volatility has narrowed dramatically, as if the market is holding its breath under the dual p
GOLD: The Uncertainty may still Reshape the Global Asset Landscape

Trading Ideas: The Market is Tired and has Some Volatility Fatigue

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you! 1. MPW Mid-week Update Posted: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ (1) after a 400+ point EPIC FURY Monday, the market is tired and has some volatility fatigue. (2) both bulls and bears lost momentum and conviction for the last two days, drifting sideways. (3) where it will go? Image 2. BTW, this trading report card is achieved against the following market back-drop--a volatile period of time with large intra-day swings and huge gap ups and downs. Frankly and fairly: it is not easy. Give credit when it is due. It takes great trading system and descipline to do. Image For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with unlimited trading on SG,
Trading Ideas: The Market is Tired and has Some Volatility Fatigue

SPY: The Time I Reloading the Puts

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you! 1. 6820-30: $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ (1) this is the zone that I am reloading SPY puts; (2) it is 50% retrace, also the gap-fill for last Friday's large gap-down; (3) also the downward trendline zone from the top. Anyhow, 6636 is NOT the LOW of this down leg, and it will be revisited by the end of March. Image For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with unlimited trading on SG, HK, and US stocks, as well as ETFs. 🎉Cash Boost Account Now Supports 35,000+ Stocks & ETFs – Greater Flexibility Now Find out more here. Complete your first Cas
SPY: The Time I Reloading the Puts
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03-11

Canada Invests C$900 Million in Defense Innovation! Bombardier Emerges as the Biggest Winner

Canada’s C$900M defense push is a win for Bombardier! With a transformed business, C$17.5B order backlog, and plans to hit C$10B revenue in 2026—do you think BBD.B is poised for long-term growth? Will defense orders and top-tier business jets drive further gains, or will currency fluctuations and global risks weigh it down? Share your thoughts on Bombardier’s investment potential below! The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic defense industry. Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced in Ottawa on Monday that it will invest over C$900 million in defense innovation, with funds allocated to drone technology and a new $Bombardier Inc.(BDRAD)$ aircraft. This funding is part of the federal government’s defense industr
Canada Invests C$900 Million in Defense Innovation! Bombardier Emerges as the Biggest Winner
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03-11

Gold Prices Plunge Below $5,100, But Price Drop Fails to Deter Investment Demand

Gold prices crashed below $5,100, but global gold ETFs still raked in $5.3B in February—ninth straight month of inflows! Do you see this pullback as a buying opportunity amid geopolitical risks and central bank buying, or will the strong dollar keep pressuring prices? Are you adding gold to your portfolio now, or waiting for more clarity on interest rates? Share your take on the gold market’s next move below! International gold prices saw a sharp pullback this week. Pressured by a strong U.S. dollar and rising expectations of interest rate hikes, spot gold plummeted 3% at one point to around $5,015 per ounce, marking the largest single-day decline in nearly a month. Despite the volatile price swings—even a steep drop from recent highs—investors’ enthusiasm for gold allocation has only grow
Gold Prices Plunge Below $5,100, But Price Drop Fails to Deter Investment Demand
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03-10

Capture Alpha: What Makes These 3 TSX Star Stocks Generate Excess Returns?

Looking for Alpha on the TSX? CCO, MDA, and EFX are crushing it in 2026—with gains up to 61%! Do you bet on Cameco’s nuclear renaissance tailwind, MDA’s space/defense dual growth, or Enerflex’s energy infrastructure + data center pivot? Are these stocks on your radar for excess returns, or are you sticking to index funds? Share your TSX Alpha-hunting strategy below! In 2026, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) benchmark index has continued its steady upward trajectory, with the energy and basic materials sectors serving as key drivers. However, for investors seeking true Alpha (excess returns), merely tracking the index is far from sufficient—individual stocks that can significantly outperform the broader market are the accelerators of portfolio returns. This article focuses on three TSX star
Capture Alpha: What Makes These 3 TSX Star Stocks Generate Excess Returns?
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03-10

Dividend Strategy Reigns Supreme! Which US Stocks Are the Top "Dividend Payers" (5 Curated Picks)

Dividend strategy is a winner for long-term investors! MSFT, XOM, JPM, AAPL, and JNJ are US stocks’ top dividend payers—returning over $70B combined annually! Do you prefer Microsoft’s growth + cash cow model, J&J’s 63-year dividend growth streak, or another pick? Are these dividend giants part of your portfolio, or are you hunting for higher-yield alternatives? Share your dividend investing thoughts below! On Wall Street, there are countless ways to make money, but when it comes to long-term, stable, and time-tested strategies, buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks ranks among the best. According to the report The Power of Dividends: Past, Present, and Future jointly released by Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research, dividend-paying stocks delivered an annualized return of 9
Dividend Strategy Reigns Supreme! Which US Stocks Are the Top "Dividend Payers" (5 Curated Picks)
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03-10

Global Turmoil Reigns, Gold Reigns Supreme! China’s Central Bank Achieves 16 Months of Gold Increase

Global chaos is driving gold to new highs! China’s central bank just notched 16 straight months of gold buying, and physical demand remains strong even above $5,000/oz. Do you think gold will keep surging amid geopolitical risks, or is a bigger pullback coming? Are you adding gold to your portfolio as a safe haven, or waiting for lower prices? Share your thoughts on the gold rally below! $Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$ As geopolitical tensions rage and the global economic outlook darkens, gold’s safe-haven allure shines brighter than ever. The People’s Bank of China has demonstrated strategic foresight through concrete actions—in February, it increased its gold reserves for the 16th consecutive month, extending the current gold-buying cycle to new
Global Turmoil Reigns, Gold Reigns Supreme! China’s Central Bank Achieves 16 Months of Gold Increase

Pop-up & Reversal on Monday

Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you! 1. $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ "Pop-up & reversal on Monday": (1) as expected, VIX did pop-up and partially filled the opening gap between 34.75-36.85. (2) the high is 35.20 and a huge RED reversal bar, with the market formed a deep V-shaped recovery. (3) that one I got it right--next target 6770. Image 2. Getting closer to my targeted zone for turbulance & triggering moves. Set up stops & trailing stops for my remaining put positions. May even throw a few ST calls near 6600 zone later today. The premiums are too high for any ST bets, with VIX > 30, won't open new position. For SG users only, Welcome to open a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SG
Pop-up & Reversal on Monday