Last trading week was eventful. From President Trump’s visit to Asean Summit witnessing peace deal between Thailand & Cambodia to his Asian tour to Japan, Korea making deals after deals.  Also coupled with FED rate cut & mega cap tech companies reporting earnings. Portfolio also see-sawing too. 😅

This week would be excited as many big caps reporting their earnings coupled with FED interest rate decision leaning towards optimism.  These should sustain the bullish trend till end of the year if nothing happens. 😊

Market was volatile & retreated for the past week due to US-China trade war, banks’ bad loans & uncertainties but seems to hold its ground. Hope that it found its footing and recover back up. Reduced my exposure & wait for clearer signs.

Portfolio was doing great before President  Trump threatened to impose 100% tariff on China and will not meet President X on the upcoming APEC summiti.  US market took a hit except those rare earth material related stocks. Well the market is positioned for a due correction anyway.

All 3 indexes continue to make new high which also implied a high risk of correction soon.  Market is still bullish expecting rate cuts this month and Dec, and a potential peace agreement in Gaza.  Continue to be watchful.

Market slipped for the week due to historically low jobless claims which may cause FED to reduce or halt rate cut. Closed some of buy calls early to take in some profits. Have a great weekend 😊

With interest rate cut of 0.25 basis point and more cuts by end of the year, these continue to drive up the rally.  Will there be a correction in early 2026 as Russell 2000 momentarily hit ATH before it closed a little red. Looks likely the month of September ends up bullishness instead of historically negativity.  Continue to stay in the market to ride up the trend till it last 😊.

With lower employment data, this will set a course for rate cut next week.  Historically month of Sept would end up negative for the US index.  But this month seems to be different.  A new bull???

Market volatility in the early week of Sept due to NFP news.  Limited to just few trades to play safe. Have an awesome weekend! In addition bought some stocks to hold for mid term before my holidays next week. 😊

Friday saw the US indices retreated after hitting ATM.  Nasdaq had the largest loss driven by NVDA decline.  Profit taking or PCE data still stubbornly high invoke fears to the market? Let’s watch how the market move next week.  Have an blessed weekend!