Buckle Up: This Week’s Market Rollercoaster Is Just Getting Started

by | Jan 27, 2025

Howdy folks,

Hope you all had a good weekend.

I’ve been diving back into the markets today, and let me tell you — what a day to jump back in!

The markets are down big today, and if you’re thinking this selloff is the end of the excitement, let me tell you — we’re just getting started.

Here’s what’s caught my attention so far:

Big Buzz in Nuclear and AI

There’s a lot of chatter in the nuclear space right now. But today’s big headline comes from China’s DeepSeek release, which sent shockwaves through the market.

Nvidia (NVDA) — a leader in the AI space — dropped a jaw-dropping 15%.

This AI-fueled disruption is happening just as a wave of critical earnings reports will start to roll in from the likes of Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), and Apple (AAPL).

These are some of the biggest names in the market, and their earnings can shake things up in a major way.

Volatility Ahead

Don’t expect the market to settle down anytime soon. With such big players reporting earnings this week, more volatility is almost a guarantee.

Oh, and let’s not forget — the Fed’s decision is coming on Wednesday. After inflation proved to be stickier than they anticipated, the big question is whether they’ll pivot on interest rates or stay the course.

And while we’re on the topic of inflation…

Prices Are Climbing Everywhere

Eggs, coffee, and chocolate prices are at all-time highs, and beef isn’t far behind. These are signals that inflation hasn’t cooled the way the Fed hoped, which will undoubtedly weigh on their decision-making this week.

What to Watch

With everything in motion, here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on:

  • How earnings from the tech giants impact broader market sentiment.
  • The Fed’s announcement on Wednesday and any changes to their tone on rates.
  • Inflation-sensitive commodities and how they react to this week’s developments.

It’s shaping up to be a week full of market-moving events. Stay sharp out there, and don’t get caught off guard by the headlines.

Let’s see how it all plays out.

— Geof Smith

P.S. My mentor, Tom Busby, has been using a method for trading earnings (and other) events that skips the guessing game entirely. Instead, he waits for ONE clear signal after the news drops — and it’s proven to catch big moves right before they take off. If you’re curious, I recommend checking out what he’s sharing this week. I’ll be live to discuss it with him tomorrow at 2:30pm Eastern. Reserve your spot here. It’s worth your time.

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