#market-volatility

#market-volatility

When market volatility shakes our confidence and headlines scream uncertainty, I remind people that the real risk isn't the ups and downs-it's our reaction to them. In 2025, amid escalating global trade tensions, steep tariffs, stubborn inflation and a government shutdown, we've witnessed wave after wave of turbulence. Yet from decades in financial services, I've learned a simple truth: Your biggest risk isn't market volatility - it's how you respond to it. Rather than be reactive and try to time the market, it's important to stay the course.

Yesterday, Antofagasta led a charge by miners on the FTSE 100 to lift the index out of the early morning slump, shooting up about 9% after Freeport-McMoRan set out the production impact from the suspension of its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, the world's second largest copper mine. The firm said it would lower third-quarter consolidated sales by approximately 4% for copper and 6% for gold compared to its July estimates.

Cryptocurrency traders saw more than $1.5 billion in bullish wagers liquidated on Monday, triggering a sharp selloff that hit smaller tokens hardest. Ether slumped as much as 9% to $4,075 as nearly half a billion dollars of leveraged long positions in the second-largest token were liquidated, according to data from Coinglass. Bitcoin declined 3% to $111,998 at one point. Coins like Solana, Algorand and Avalanche also slipped.

Despite the stock market's incredible September surge, IPO season has been relatively tame, at least compared to the first half. Undoubtedly, it may come as a bit of a surprise to some to witness StubHub (NYSE:STUB) dropping immediately out of the gate, especially when you consider the secular trends surrounding live experiences. Either way, I think the initial disappointment could set the stage for a shining buying opportunity at some point down the road.

The AI crypto market is projected to expand from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $46.9 billion by 2034, highlighting the increasing reliance on AI tools like Grok 4 for trading. Launched in mid-2025, Grok 4 quickly became one of the most visited AI tools, with active users rising by 17%, a trend expected to grow as traders adopt it. Unlike basic news aggregators, Grok 4 offers real-time news analysis, sentiment evaluation and DeepSearch to filter noise and extract actionable trading insights.

From corner offices to checkout lines, businesses are scrambling as shaky markets test prices, patience, and loyalty. Tech is still the flashpoint- AI is fueling record demand while doubling as cover for layoffs and financial gymnastics. IPOs are slowly coming back, but only for companies that can prove they've got the growth to back it up. Meanwhile, D.C. drama over tariffs and the Fed is shaking currencies, commodities, and investor confidence.

Dubbed the " September Effect," this phenomenon sees the S&P 500 averaging a negative 0.8% return since 1926, the only month with a consistent negative average over nearly a century. Theories abound as to why: from portfolio rebalancing by institutional investors to tax-loss harvesting and post-vacation market jitters.

The next few weeks will give Wall Street a clear reading on whether this latest stock market rally will continue - or if it's doomed to get derailed. Jobs reports, a key inflation reading and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision all hit over the next 14 trading sessions, setting the tone for investors as they return from summer vacations.

Reevaluating a financial portfolio as retirement approaches is crucial for safeguarding against market volatility. A balanced approach helps ensure financial stability.

The ULTY has a sky-high yield currently hovering around 85%. With shares dipping from $20 per share to $6 and change, volatility is a guarantee.

Over the past three years, families have made more than 18,000 claims for overpaid inheritance tax (IHT), with property sales contributing significantly to these claims.

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has consistently outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a 22.6% annualized return over the past decade compared to the S&P's 13.2%.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has declined to 97.15, its lowest point since July 7, influenced by various political, monetary, and trade developments.

Investors are scrambling to look for low-risk options to invest their money. Amidst the uncertainty, the only way to invest is to look for low-volatility investment options that can generate steady income.