Investors and traders are starting to see sell signals in the market once again. While the first quarter for equities was very bullish, many are now watching the Nasdaq 100, which did about 18% in the first quarter, to see if this momentum is sustainable. However, the seasonality of the stock market should be taken with a grain of salt, as historical trends don't always hold true in the current economic climate. Economic data, such as the Purchasing Manufacturers Index, indicates contraction, and this could spell trouble for the equity market.
The fact that the equity market is living on borrowed time is becoming clearer, with the S&P 500 up only about 7-8% for the year and an equally weighted S&P graphing at basically a flat line. The market is propped up by just a few stocks that people have flocked to, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google, and if these stocks drop, many investors could be hurt, even if just psychologically.
Investors are also watching gold, which tends to do well when real interest rates go lower. However, if and when panic sets in and stocks are being thrown out, gold may react poorly, potentially dropping to as low as 1900. It could be a great time to buy more if you have a long-term view. For more daily nuggets of knowledge, check out Serge’s shorts on YouTube.
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“When interest rates start to go lower, stocks and equities tend to like that.” -Serge Berger
