The headline on Bloomberg reads '$6.4 trillion stock wipeout has traders fearing ‘Great Unwind’ is just starting'.
Join us as we delve into the key drivers behind Monday’s dramatic selloff in global equities.
We explore the fundamental factors, market mechanics, and investor psychology pivotal in the latest market turbulence.
Tune in for a comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanation essential for anyone following the financial markets!
Introduction & Monday's stats (00:00).
Fundamentals behind the selloff (10:00).
Japanese carry trade explained (10:40).
Why the Nikkei was hit so hard (15:53).
The role of algorithmic trading systems (17:18).
The impact of market psychology (21:42).
Thoughts on the Fed (23:33).
How news dissemination has changed the game (25:44).
US recession risk (28:21).
The fate of the Magnificent Seven stocks (31:46).
Practical steps to investment in this environment (34:03).
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Bitcoin (BTC) price recovers above $55,00 on Tuesday after the sharp decline seen since the end of July. Economist Jeremy Siegel has called for emergency interest rate cuts after the recent market crash.
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