Analyzing historical election years in conjunction with the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 indices reveals a discernible pattern:
July generally exhibits a bullish trend.
August tends to show modest gains.
September and October frequently experience declines.
November typically witnesses a significant rally, attributed to the outcomes of elections.
December often sustains the bullish momentum established earlier.
What are your reflections on these observations?
#StockMarket #ElectionCycle #NASDAQ100 #SP500
In ancient times, emperors who seized power often spoke of their divine mandate and the harmony with the people’s will, eloquently framing their claims. Many were swayed by such rhetoric, yet it was fundamentally deceptive.
During the final years of the Yuan Dynasty, besides Zhu Yuanzhang, there were numerous other rebels, such as Zhang Shicheng in the Suzhou region. Zhang, known for his benevolence, was arguably more beloved than Zhu Yuanzhang. However, the realm was not his to command.
After rising in rebellion, Zhu Yuanzhang’s initial focus was not on opposing the Yuan Dynasty, but on vanquishing rival rebels, including Zhang Shicheng. To secure military supplies, Zhu Yuanzhang employed strategies like requisitioning, extortion, increased rents, and borrowing grain, which were akin to acts of plunder.
Ultimately, Zhu Yuanzhang emerged victorious. His success was cemented not only through military might but also through the effective use of scholarly influence, which garnered public support and a favorable reputation. Thus, the harsh truth of history is that it is not merely the will of the people that determines who rules, but rather that those who attain power ultimately shape and command the people’s support.
#HistoricalTruth #PowerAndSupport #YuanDynasty #ZhuYuanzhang
In youth, one often believes that without reading, one cannot comprehend life.
It is only later that one realizes, if you do not understand life, you cannot truly grasp the essence of books.
Thus, the significance of reading lies in using life’s experiences to interpret books and applying the wisdom gained from reading to living.
#LifeLessons #ReadingWisdom #GrowthMindset
Based on the latest data released today, Australia’s work visa policies are proving to be unfavorable. This has resulted in an increase in outsourcing of AI, R&D, and data management positions.
The cost of work visas is exorbitant, exceeding local employment costs by 30%.
Australian AI startup Marqo has spent six months attempting to secure a temporary work visa for their AI engineer in Ukraine, but to no avail.
#VisaPolicies #Outsourcing #AITalent #Australia #WorkVisaChallenges #StartupStruggles
Such overt schemes have recurrently played out in the annals of history.
When a loyal minister’s meritorious deeds overshadow the sovereign, the ruler faces a quandary.
Slaying the loyalist incurs the people’s ire, while sparing him unsettles the monarch’s mind.
In such instances, the sovereign feigns ignorance, allowing treacherous sycophants to run rampant.
He tacitly consents to the treacherous ministers’ elimination of the loyalists, letting these villains bear all the infamy and public wrath.
After the turmoil subsides, the ruler opportunely ‘awakens’, eradicates the treacherous ministers, and vindicates the loyalists’ innocence.
Ultimately, the public’s fury dissipates, and they unanimously extol the emperor’s sagacity.
#HistoricalPatterns #MonarchDilemma #LoyaltyAndTreachery
The sensation among veteran investors is reminiscent of the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, when the market started to sense that the old paradigms were becoming obsolete, yet the new paradigms had yet to emerge.
The arena is devoid of new participants, consisting solely of ongoing projects and seasoned investors engaging in a PVP (player versus player) battle.
#MarketTrends #InvestmentStrategy #VeteranInvestors #PVP
In recent times, American regulators and compliance bodies have consistently shown a favorable stance towards cryptocurrency, presenting a significant boon for arbitrageurs: the issuance of BASE tokens.
For those who have followed me, it’s clear that I’ve been betting on one thing over the past few years: going all-in on Layer 2 (L2). The journey of L2 is far from over, and my commitment remains steadfast. After ARB, STRK, ZKS, and L0, the next major project I am advocating for is BASE.
Why am I so optimistic about BASE? In my view, BASE represents another pioneering blockchain, akin to ARB’s dominance in the DeFi sector, poised to further Ethereum’s breakthroughs in social and on-chain spheres, thereby setting new paradigms. With the positive regulatory outlook in the U.S., the issuance of BASE tokens is a certainty.
Moreover, although BASE appears to have a large number of addresses, the competition is not intense. By utilizing the BASE chain in accordance with the on-chain user profiles and establishing a hexagonal account, securing a spot in the top 20% is achievable.
The odds of BASE are not inferior to those of ARB. For those who do not yet understand, time will reveal the answer.
#Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #DeFi #Ethereum #Layer2 #BASE #CryptoRegulation #Investing
Many believed Pepe was expensive when it reached 400-500 million.
Subsequently, it soared to 7 billion.
Now, even as it falls back to 3.5 billion, it is still perceived as costly.
If it were to decline below 1 billion, many would again be hesitant to purchase.
#Pepe #Investment #MarketTrends