On Monday, March 10, 2025, the U.S. stock market saw a sharp decline, with the Nasdaq Index falling over 4%. This followed President Trump's announcement of higher tariffs on imports, which exceeded market expectations.
The policy is expected to raise production costs, fuel inflation, and tighten financial conditions. Goldman Sachs has cut its 2025 U.S. GDP growth forecast from 2.4% to 1.7%.
Fears of trade friction and its impact on the economy ha...

For stock traders, being stuck is quite normal❗️Most of the time, we are either trying to get unstuck or on our way to getting unstuck…..
In fact, whenever I initially get involved with a stock, for quite a long time after I start to Buy, my account shows a loss❗️Because I am more accustomed to left-side trading, the initial loss is completely expected. In this regard, I not only accept it fully, but I also feel a bit pleased🫢, because I can buy more at a lower price, saving on costs❗️Of course, there is a big premise that I have done thorough research, analysis, and determination on the selected stock beforehand... feeling quite assured deep down❗️
I have always preferred to use a roundabout tactic; usually after several rounds of battles, I can turn the tables❗️
I really enjoy this process, watching myself gradually lower the cost price day by day... until it finally becomes negative❗️ What a wonderful and proud thing that is❗️❗️
As a professional stock trader, the greatest sense of achievement comes from defeating the market, defeating the manipulators, and simultaneously overcoming one's inner demons, all of which are what I often refer to as "enemies". 😂😂
There are two phrases I often say to myself:
1. By overcoming oneself (the inner demons), one can defeat opponents and even conquer everything ❗️(various difficulties and challenges).
In the midst of strategizing, victory is achieved miles away!
Every time I think of this sentence, I feel energetic...

Recently, the financial markets have been turbulent, and the Malaysian stock market has not been immune, falling into a downward trend.
As of March 12, 2025, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI fell 2.32% to 1,484.83 points, reaching its lowest level since the end of January last year. However, in my view, this is likely just a temporary storm, with a clear logical thread behind it.
I. Let's first discuss the chain reaction caused b...

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