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  • 1. Market reaction to the election and early term

    When Trump won the 2024 election, U.S. equities surged. Analysts attributed this to a combination of factors: expectations of fiscal stimulus, extended corporate tax cuts, deregulation, and a friendly Fed Morgan Stanley+15Commerce Trust Company+15NBC New York+15. Indeed, benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied to record highs, repeating the “Trump‑trade” pattern from his first term . Key…

  • The Dance of the Dollar: How Monetary Policy and High Inflation Impact the S&P 500

    In the ever-evolving world of finance, the relationship between the US dollar index (DXY), monetary policy, and inflation exerts a profound influence on asset prices, particularly the performance of the S&P 500 index. As central banks grapple with the challenges of high inflation, investors scrutinize monetary policy decisions and their implications for both the US…

  • Mastering Al Brooks’ Trend Bar Gap: Understanding Price Action and Trading Strategies

    Introduction Al Brooks is widely recognized in the trading community for his detailed approach to reading price action. One of the concepts that he emphasizes in his books and teachings is the Trend Bar Gap. For traders looking to understand market behavior and refine their strategies, learning about the Trend Bar Gap can be invaluable.…