📰CASH & FLEXIBILITY IS KEY IN THE CURRENT MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Although the S&P continues to hold structure, individual segments of the market remain extremely volatile.
Rising treasury yields, oil $90+, inflation fears, US National debt at $40T, and no clear end in sight to the Iran conflict.
On the other hand, we had strong earnings reports, hyperscalers are still spending record amounts, strong jobs reports, and a new technology race that has the ability to change how the entire world operates.
When you zoom out, we are still in a historic bull market. However, this is the first time in the past 3 years where the economic backdrop is becoming a legitimate component to the story.
Trump and the current administration have been clear that they prioritize the market, and in almost every speech Trump mentions the market. Investors want clarity and a path forward.
Maintaining flexibility and having the ability to change bias in this market are critical as we are in a ‘wait and see’ environment.
This long weekend the news wire has been quiet. FOMC in two weeks. We are likely to get some head-fakes.
Don’t chase, wait and see what clues the market gives.