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January Investment Scorecard


Published on 2025-02-03 09:01:14 - MSN
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  • Summary This is not an article about Market Timing. I think that is a useless and frustrating exercise. I don't know of anyone who actually does it on a consistent basis. I do however, think that it is valuable to know whether we are in a Bull or Bear Market and what is or is not working at the moment.

The article "January Investment Scorecard" from MSN Money discusses the performance of various investment sectors and assets in January. It highlights that the stock market had a mixed start to the year, with technology stocks leading gains due to positive earnings reports and expectations of a more dovish Federal Reserve policy. Conversely, sectors like energy and utilities underperformed due to falling oil prices and concerns over economic growth. The article also notes that cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, saw significant volatility but ended the month with gains, driven by institutional interest and regulatory developments. Additionally, bond yields experienced fluctuations, with a slight decrease as investors sought safety amid economic uncertainty. The piece concludes by suggesting that investors remain cautious, balancing between growth opportunities and defensive strategies given the uncertain economic outlook.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/january-investment-scorecard/ar-AA1ykn8S ]