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Good Morning & Happy Monday!
Markets are edging up as investors brace for tariff uncertainty and key economic data, while Bitcoin just surged 10% after Trumpās big crypto announcement. After a rough February for AI stocks, weāre looking at what to watch in March.
Grab your flat white and let's get into it! āļøšļø
Markets
š° Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up ahead of uncertain week
US stock futures edged higher Monday as investors braced for a turbulent week, with looming tariff decisions from President Trump, a key jobs report, and major retail earnings.
S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.4%.
Dow Jones futures saw a modest 0.2% increase after a volatile February.
With tariff deadlines approaching and the Fedās next move in focus, markets remain on edge as traders weigh economic growth concerns.
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š Bitcoin Pumps 10% After Trump Tweets
After suffering its worst month since June 2022, Bitcoin saw a sharp rebound Sunday following Donald Trumpās announcement of a U.S. Crypto Reserve. BTC soared 10% to $95,000 before settling around $91,000 Monday morning.
Trump vowed to make the U.S. the "Crypto Capital of the World," confirming that BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA will be central to the reserve. His move comes as a direct pushback against what he calls the Biden administrationās ācorrupt attacksā on crypto.
Our Take: Whilst this is really bullish news, what remains to be seen is where the funding will come from and how the Trump administration will work to push this through congress.
š Stocks To Watch in MarchāAnd What to Watch For
February was a tough month for Wall Street as the AI rally lost steam and economic uncertainty rattled investors. The S&P 500 dropped 1.4%, while the Nasdaq tumbled 4%, marking its worst month since April as traders pulled back from last yearās AI favorites. With earnings season winding down, attention now shifts to economic data and political headlines that could drive market moves in March.
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