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The first quarter of the year of our Lord 2026 was marvelous. Absolutely marvelous. It didn’t take a war at all. The first two months were just dandy without it, thanks so much for asking. A classic series of cascading lower lows and lower highs. My kind of market.
Over the past five trading days, there’s been about a year’s worth of market action. For those day-trading this successfully, I tip my paw to you, but for me, I’m content with my 30 little short positions.
Yesterday evening, the market had a micro-crash based on rumors that Iran was getting bombed (of all places!) Those rumors were quickly dismissed, and the market had a shaky recovery all night long.
As of half an hour before the opening bell, equities are bruised but no longer battered. When the Bible speaks of wars and rumors of wars, this is probably the chart it has in mind.
I’ve traded long enough to have an opinion on Elliott Wave (at least the kind proffered by our friends in Gainesville). It’s misleading/worthless/harmful in bull markets and nearly invaluable in bear markets.
The question is: what kind of market is this? Yes, yes, we’re at lifetime highs every day, so you’d think I could figure it out. All the same, what EW proposes is that we are at the top of Wave 2, at least as it concerns the Dow.
It’s been a rough six days. I’m not just talking about the market. I’m also referencing a technical issue I’ve been grappling with which has involved my most intense problem-solving skills. Between that and this insane market, I’m ready to grab my knees, sit in a corner, and rock back and forth.
Yet I suppose I’ll just type this post instead.
