With hopes of the war in Iran ending any time soon fading fast, the market is experiencing a prolonged downtrend where oil is the only real beneficiary. This is fueling fears of a recession in the near term. The key to avoiding the worst of it is investing defensively and building the kind of portfolio that can weather volatility like this. Click here to learn how to do that.
With the continued market downturn, many traders sold in a panic to minimize their losses. That opens the window for savvy investors to buy at a discount, and this is an especially smart thing to do in commodities. Many companies are sitting on news that will benefit them, especially as many commodities continue to be in a bull market despite recent pressure. Click here to learn more about what you should be investing in.
Cryptocurrency took a step toward full legitimacy with a recent regulatory victory. The SEC recently made clear how to apply federal securities laws to crypto assets. This may be of little relief to some crypto investors, as these assets are still in a bear market. But this is a market that has historically moved in cycles, and investors will benefit from this news when the market does turn around. Click here to learn more about the recent news and what crypto investors are watching in the market.
In another move that proves nuclear power is here to stay, Microsoft and Nvidia recently announced an AI-powered collaboration that will accelerate the development of nuclear power plants to power AI data centers. Through the use of the technology, the two companies will speed up the process related to permitting, design, and operations. If successful, this will help deploy nuclear infrastructure faster and will benefit uranium investors in turn. Click here to learn about the uranium suppliers that stand to benefit from this development.
Trump continues issuing ultimatums while Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz. It will be important to watch what each side does over the next week.