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The State of Stocks 4/28/25

Apr 28, 2025
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INSIGHT

Delicate Stock Rally Needs Catalyst

  • The current stock rally is "delicate," relying heavily on short-dated options buying rather than robust conviction.
  • A new catalyst like jobs data or strong mega-cap earnings is needed to sustain the momentum.
INSIGHT

Trade War Impact Has Lag Effect

  • Equity markets are looking past immediate trade war damage, hoping trade deals will delay further tariffs.
  • The real economic impact will emerge with a lag, affecting markets weeks later.
INSIGHT

Market Likely Range Bound

  • The market is likely range bound between roughly 5250 and 5740 due to technical resistance at the 200-day moving average.
  • A catalyst is needed to break above this level and push the market higher.
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