Tariffs Turn Tide

Happy Wednesday! Hope your portfolio is holding up better than the markets.

Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have investors on edge, sending the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq into the red.

Fears of a trade war are shaking things up, and hedge funds are scrambling for cover - real estate seems to be their only safe bet.

And crypto?

Let’s just say it took a beating.

One of the biggest liquidation events in history just wiped out billions. Buckle up - things are moving fast.

The next section has the crucial updates you won’t want to miss!

🧈 Gold Dips as Dollar Strengthens on Trump Tariffs
Gold prices dropped 0.6% to $2,784.84 per ounce as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the precious metal. The fall follows President Trump's imposition of new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, fueling fears of a global trade war.

⚠️  Bitcoin Slides Below $100,000 as Trump Tariffs Rattle Markets
Bitcoin slid to $94,476.18, hitting a three-week low as global trade tensions flare. The plunge follows President Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, pushing investors to pull back from risky assets. With cryptocurrencies already on edge, can Bitcoin recover, or will tariffs continue to take a toll?

📈 Oil Prices Climb After US Tariffs Spark Supply Disruption Fears
Oil prices surged on Monday as President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China raised fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude jumped 1.03% to $76.45 per barrel, while U.S. WTI gained 1.88%, reaching $73.89.

🚨 Global Stocks Tumble as Trump Tariffs Fuel Trade War Fears
Global markets took a hit on Monday as President Trump’s new tariffs sparked concerns of a looming trade war. Major indexes in Europe and Asia fell, with France’s CAC 40 down 1.6% and Japan’s Nikkei losing 2.7%.

💸 Dollar Soars, Sinking Peers to Multi-Year Lows
The U.S. dollar surged on Monday, sending the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and China's yuan to multi-year lows after President Trump’s tariffs sparked a global trade war.

🤖 Palantir: A Post-Earnings Dip?
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) saw its stock surge nearly 400% last year, but with its recent earnings report now behind us, some analysts are predicting a potential drop. Is this high-flying AI stock overvalued, or will its strategic partnerships and continued growth trajectory prevent a steep decline?

🚗 Uber Stock: $85 Target & Robotaxi News - Is It the Right Time to Buy?
Oppenheimer analysts have Uber pegged with an $85 price target, but with the stock at $66.85, is it underpriced or already priced to perfection? While Robotaxi tech stirs some concern, they see it as a growth driver for Uber.

MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) Trade Review

MGM delivered another excellent result, and it’s all thanks to Trump. I think I am starting to like him.

Last Friday, we initiated a short position in MGM at $34.55. 

Later that day, Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. 

When the pre-market opened on Monday, everything was in the red. 

As the market opened, MGM dropped past both of our take-profit levels. 

I closed the position near the bottom at $32.72, achieving a 5.15% profit (before leverage). It was a fantastic one-day trade!

Citigroup (NYSE: C) Trade Review

Citigroup followed a similar pattern. 

We initiated a short position at $81.88. 

When the market opened on Monday, I closed it at $32.76, securing a 5.66% profit.

We are off to a great start in 2025, with these massive market swings working in our favor. 

It looks like things will only get more interesting with Trump around.

Now let’s take a look at today’s stocks recommendation.

Financial Giants Under Pressure - Mastercard & ICE in Focus

We’re turning our attention to two major financial stocks that are showing signs of weakness.

One is losing momentum, while the other has an earnings event coming up, creating a mix of technical and event-driven opportunities. 

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA)

With a sell position of $558.89, Mastercard looks like it’s running out of steam. 

The stock has been struggling to push higher, with recent price action suggesting buyers are losing control.

With resistance holding firm and momentum shifting downward, we’re taking a short position to capture the potential pullback. 

🎯 Targets: 

Sell: $558.89
TP1: $549.44 
TP2: $538.33 

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE)

We’re also shorting ICE at $159.31, but with caution.

The stock has been showing signs of weakness, with sellers stepping in at key resistance levels.

The technical setup suggests further downside, but earnings are set for Feb 6, which adds a layer of uncertainty.

Since earnings can trigger unexpected volatility, we’re taking half our usual position size to manage risk while still capitalizing on the bearish setup. 

🎯 Targets: 

Sell: $159.31
TP1: $156.85 
TP2: $154.94 

One trade banking on a technical breakdown, the other factoring in event risk.

We’re staying nimble and letting the setups play out.

Let’s see how these moves unfold!

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Marubozu

A Marubozu is a candlestick pattern that signifies strong market pressure in one direction. 

It's characterized by the absence of upper or lower shadows, indicating that the price traded within a very narrow range throughout the trading period.

What to Look For:

• No Shadows: The defining feature of a Marubozu is the lack of upper or lower shadows, meaning the price did not extend beyond the opening and closing prices.
  
  
• Bullish Marubozu: A bullish Marubozu is a long green candle with no upper shadow, indicating strong buying pressure throughout the trading period.
  
  
• Bearish Marubozu: A bearish Marubozu is a long red candle with no lower shadow, indicating strong selling pressure throughout the trading period.

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