ALERT: US and Israel prepare for military mission against Iran
In a Nutshell
US and Israel are preparing for potential military action against Iran, which could trigger a market selloff if tensions escalate. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation sold its entire Microsoft stake as part of a planned move, while key earnings from Nvidia and Walmart, plus FOMC minutes and economic data, will drive volatility this week. Markets remain overbought near highs, with a short-term pullback expected before any further long-term buying.
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According to investing.com, the US and Israel are preparing for a potential renewal of a military mission against Iran. If any escalation begins, markets are likely to drop. The NASDAQ market, specifically QQQ, is still trading near all-time highs despite the pullback experienced on Friday. On the 4-hour timeframe, the market is testing the EMA, which has served as a very strong technical support range. If this support breaks and the market begins to sell off, bears would finally have a reason to short these overbought levels. The speaker emphasizes the need to identify an actual trigger behind any market drop, whether it stems from a specific economic report or another catalyst.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has sold 100% of its Microsoft position, consisting of 7.7 million shares. This news has caused concern among some Microsoft investors. However, this sale was part of a structured plan rather than a surprise move. Bill and Melinda Gates have historically used proceeds from share sales for philanthropy. While some might view this as a negative catalyst for Microsoft, the speaker notes that it should not come as a surprise or trigger significant negative market reaction. Markets are described as being incredibly irrational in their responses to such news.
A series of economic reports and earnings releases are scheduled for the week. The pending home sales report is coming out, along with Home Depot earnings. FOMC minutes will be released on Wednesday. Nvidia is reporting earnings after market close on Wednesday, which the speaker identifies as the most important earnings report of the week. Walmart earnings are scheduled for Thursday, along with initial job claims and continued job claims. A PMI report is also set for Thursday. The consumer sentiment report will be released on Friday.
The speaker stresses the importance of monitoring how the market reacts to this series of economic reports and earnings releases. Even with potential intraday moves or volatility, position sizing should remain mindful to avoid over-aggressiveness. Markets are currently so overbought that a short-term pullback is anticipated before adding to long-term positions at elevated levels. While Nvidia earnings could push markets higher, the speaker questions the value of further upside given the likelihood of a subsequent correction, preferring to take advantage of potential deals during any pullback.
The speaker advises keeping an eye on news developments in the Middle East. Escalations, including any attacks, would likely cause markets to drop due to fear. Since the ceasefire between Iran and the US, markets have been on a bull rally. Any renewed tensions could reverse this momentum and create negative implications for the stock market.
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The speaker encourages viewers to end the year on a green note.
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