The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced a midday increase but lost momentum as tariffs volatility returned, favouring intraday traders in the short term. Swing traders were advised to maintain a short position on the main indices until a reliable turnaround emerges.<\/p>\n
Monica Kingsley provides daily insights for traders, allowing both intraday and swing traders to benefit from her analysis. Her insights are particularly favourable during this period of uncertainty, supporting traders since February 2020.<\/p>\n
The USD\/JPY remained steady near 158.00 due to Japan’s fiscal concerns affecting the yen. The Forex market witnessed volatility with shifts in the EUR\/USD and GBP\/USD, as well as a marked increase in gold prices, hitting an all-time high near $4,900.<\/p>\n
Cryptocurrencies showed mixed performances, with Bitcoin stabilizing below $90,000 and Ethereum protecting its support at $2,900. Monero’s price continued its decline, dropping below the $500 level after reaching $800 recently.<\/p>\n
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The return of tariff volatility we saw throughout 2025 is creating a choppy and uncertain environment. This nervousness is reflected in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), which has been holding above 22, a stark contrast to the calmer periods we experienced back in 2024. This elevated volatility suggests that sharp, unpredictable price swings are likely to continue in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
For swing traders, this translates into maintaining a short bias on the major indices. Buying put options on the SPY and QQQ ETFs can be an effective way to position for potential downside, especially as the latest CPI data from December 2025 showed inflation remaining stubbornly above 3%. Given these conditions, the Federal Reserve appears to be in no position to consider lowering interest rates, which removes a key support for equities.<\/p>\n
The current market is most favorable for intraday traders who can capitalize on the daily noise without holding risk overnight. Trading options with very short expirations, such as those expiring within the same week, allows for capturing gains from the sharp rallies and sell-offs driven by headlines. We are seeing significant premium in options on tech and industrial sector names that are most sensitive to trade policy news.<\/p>\n
This risk-averse mood is extending beyond equities and into currency markets. The US Dollar has been strengthening as a safe-haven asset, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) recently breaking through the 105 level for the first time since the turmoil of late 2025. This move suggests that derivative trades favoring dollar strength against currencies like the Euro and Pound Sterling remain viable.<\/p>\n
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