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Markets are in flux, stocks are slipping after a tough week, Bitcoin reacts to Trump’s crypto reserve plan, and the dollar is having its worst start since 2008. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s stock dip has investors eyeing a buying opportunity, and global markets are shifting as Europe and China gain momentum.

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Markets

📉 Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall following S&P's worst week since September
US stock futures took a hit Sunday evening as investors digested February’s jobs report and prepped for a high-stakes week of economic data. Dow futures dropped 1%, S&P 500 futures slid 1%, and Nasdaq futures followed suit, extending last week’s losses of over 2%.

With inflation concerns mounting under Trump’s unpredictable trade policy, all eyes are on the Fed’s inflation expectations survey Monday and the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment report Friday. Political and economic uncertainty continue to fuel market jitters.

🪙 Bitcoin falls as much as 6.5% after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan
Bitcoin slipped Monday, dropping as much as 6.5% to $80,650 before recovering most losses. By early morning, it was down 0.74% at $82,050. The dip follows Trump’s executive order to establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, funded by seized assets rather than new purchases. Investors had hoped for a bigger government-backed crypto push, buying new coins, however no new details on acquisitions have been presented so far.

💵 Why the Dollar Is Having Its Worst Year Since 2008, and What It Means For You
The U.S. dollar has dropped 4.2% this year, its steepest early-year decline since the 2008 financial crisis. Recession fears and expectations of interest rate cuts have weakened the currency, despite the Trump administration’s push for a strong dollar. Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods accelerated the decline, while the euro surged 4.5%, benefiting from Europe’s economic stimulus plans. So what impact does this have on Americans?

🍟 Has Nvidia Stock Become Too Cheap to Ignore?
Nvidia has dominated the AI market, a $200 billion industry racing toward $1 trillion by 2030. Its GPUs power AI giants like Microsoft and Amazon, fueling a triple digit revenue surge to $130 billion last year. Despite soaring 1,500% in five years, Nvidia’s stock has dipped recently, bringing its valuation to a one-year low. With AI demand still skyrocketing, could this be a buying opportunity?

Quick News

• Morgan Stanley’s Wilson warns S&P 500 to sink 5% on growth risks.

• Former central banker Mark Carney has won leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party, stepping in during a tense trade war with Trump’s U.S.

• What Analysts Think of Oracle Stock Ahead of Earnings.

• Why food prices are still high, five years after COVID.

• Ben Lamm says humanity has a ‘moral obligation’ to pursue de-extinction tech.

• Is International Diversification Finally Working?

Passive Investing

International Diversification

The U.S. stock market’s dominance has lasted far longer than previous cycles, but 2025 may be the turning point. With Trump signaling a reduced U.S. defense role in Europe, European nations are stepping up, leading to a shift in global investment flows.

HSBC upgraded European stocks while cutting U.S. equities to Neutral, citing fiscal stimulus in the eurozone and a more uncertain U.S. geopolitical stance. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has dropped 6.5% from its February highs, as investors brace for a potential mini earnings recession in early 2025.

At the same time, China’s stock market is surging, with the MSCI China Index up 20% this year, its best start ever. Goldman Sachs sees renewed interest from global funds, citing tech advancements and easing regulatory risks.

With tariffs, shifting alliances, and economic policy changes, global markets are entering a new phase, and sometimes it pays to be diversified.