Geopolitics as well as domestic politics weighed heavily on the markets this week, and that will likely be the trend over the next few weeks as a new administration comes in.
Inflation is back on everyone’s mind as the Fed talks about slowing the pace at which it cuts rates. Investors will also have to wait to see if the Fed actually reverses course on interest rates. Either way, this shows that inflation hasn’t been conquered like they were saying and that there is likely to be economic pain ahead. But it also means there are places where you can profit. Click here to learn more about how you can play inflation to grow your account.
The new administration promised a trade war. The next week will tell what that looks like and the effect it will have.