Bullish on AI, Bearish on Gold and Crypto: My 2026 Market Outlook

I feel the U.S. dollar will strengthen as the U.S. economy continues to perform well. Inflation could remain subdued if additional oil supply from Venezuela and Iran returns to global markets. With the U.S. also becoming a major exporter of oil and natural gas, a stronger energy position may further support the dollar.


In addition, record profits and massive capital spending by U.S. AI companies, coupled with a relatively low unemployment rate and the absence of quantitative easing (QE), provide further support for the U.S. economy and the dollar. AI investment is increasingly becoming a major driver of economic growth and corporate earnings.


My view is that the U.S. dollar will rise while Treasury yields gradually decline. The Federal Reserve may eventually lower interest rates (my own opinion) , but it is unlikely to provide strong forward guidance, as policymakers do not want financial markets to run too far ahead of actual policy actions. A more cautious communication approach could also help prevent excessive speculation and commodity price spikes driven by expectations rather than fundamentals. Recent comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggest a preference for limited forward guidance and a continued focus on inflation control.

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  • MKTrader
    ·06-19 14:18
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    I am somewhat bullish on stablecoins. If the world is hoarding gold, US may pivot to stablecoins to dig themselves out of debt. Farfetched idea though.
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    • MKTraderReplying toShernice軒嬣 2000
      yes. you are right. companies that are tied to stablecoins
      06-19 19:45
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    • Shernice軒嬣 2000
      A stablecoin is a digital currency designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged 1:1 to the usd. Are you referring to companies that issue stablecoins?
      06-19 18:41
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  • Ah_Meng
    ·08:08
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    Midterm is approaching... it should be fun
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    • Shernice軒嬣 2000Replying toAh_Meng
      inflation isn't always a one-way street. Higher costs often push companies to innovate, automate, and find cheaper alternatives.

      A low-cost smartphone today is more powerful than the most expensive phone from 10 years ago. Abalone is also far cheaper today thanks to advances in farming technology.

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    • Ah_MengReplying toShernice軒嬣 2000
      Half cup full half cup empty I suppose... the raw materials costs are raising, which would translate to inflation pressure. AI has not translated into cost effective efficiency gains although I did observe some gains in every day work life.
      12:01
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    • Shernice軒嬣 2000Replying toAh_Meng
      Time to rethink my investments: protect the downside, but position for explosive upside. Starting to plant seeds in a few high-potential small caps and letting time do the heavy lifting.
      12:11
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  • Ah_Meng
    ·08:07
    The USD has run up too fast from a trend perspective. With inflation still lurking, it would be some while before the rate is cut again. The other central banks have started raising rates, so US might be forced to do so too. With housing loans to service, obviously I am hoping the rates to come down... will watch and see. I am still going for gold and other precious metals...
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