Ever notice how weirdly the market processes news? Today was a great example. The Trump administration announced a “deal” with Vietnam. Stocks? Up 0.4%. Another all-time high.
But here’s the kicker: We don’t really know what’s in the deal. The details? TBD.
This kind of thing isn't new—we saw it with Brexit too. No full picture, but the market rallied anyway. So, what's going on?
As traders, we know patterns matter more than explanations. And the pattern here? A deal headline, even without the meat, pushes markets up in the short term. But longer term, the real movement will come when the details emerge—some stocks might keep climbing, others may pull back once reality sets in.
It’s a perfect reminder that short-term moves often ride headlines, but real investing is all about earnings, margins, and valuation metrics like PE ratios and operating yields.
Hope that helps you recognize the opportunity and the risk.
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