03.01.25 - New Year - Not a typical start

Stock indices show a bumpy ride starting the new year. Investors seem to be nervous after S&P 500 index saw worst year-end fall since 1952, losing more than 2.6% between Christmas and New Year.

Markets: US tech index Nasdaq with wide swings and volatility increase while indices in Asian and European show weakness.

My View: The last days of the year 2024 and the start of 2025 are definitely not typical compared to the usual market patterns around these days in a year.
The last days and the first days of the new year usually show some smooth moves and mostly with some gains. One of the reasons, during the first days of the years a lot of institutional money comes to market which lifts prices.
Investors are nervous after the period of pure euphoria since the Trump election and elevated price levels.
It will be interesting to follow the moves beginning of next week when everyone is back from the holiday season.

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