Squawk on the Street

SOTS 2nd Hour: 2024’s Charts of the Year, Navigating Big Tech & What Trump 2.0 Means For China 12/27/24

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Dec 27, 2024
Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA, shares his expertise on navigating market trends as 2024 approaches. He discusses top sector picks in Energy and Tech amid falling Nasdaq stocks and Bitcoin's struggles below $95K. The potential ramifications of a Trump presidency for China are explored, including warnings from a former Trade Representative about future trade relations. Additionally, the podcast delves into Silicon Valley's immigration debates, and the complex dynamics of oil prices against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions.
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Argentina's Stock Market Boom

  • Argentina's stock market boomed 176% in 2024, the world's best.
  • President Milei's unorthodox economic policies, slashing spending and bureaucracy, fueled the surge.
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US Dollar Surge

  • The US dollar spiked after Trump's election victory, reflecting renewed confidence in the American economy.
  • Trump's "America First" policies and tariff threats further strengthened the dollar.
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Bitcoin's Rise

  • Bitcoin hit $100,000 in 2024 amid rising mainstream acceptance and a crypto-friendly incoming administration.
  • The appointment of a "crypto czar" and the president-elect's discussion of a strategic Bitcoin reserve fueled momentum.
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