The Markets IQ 2025 Predictions
It's that time of year again. Prediction season!
Every year, like clockwork, the financial world dons its festive hats and indulges in the annual farce of market predictions.
Analysts, influencers, and self-proclaimed "gurus" roll out forecasts that range from hilariously overconfident to outright absurd. The clowns of the digital circus throw out numbers and narratives designed not to inform, but to grab your attention and generate clicks.
Let's jump on the bandwagon and put forth our predictions for 2025. It's a short list, so strap in.
1. Most predictions for 2025 will be proven wrong, and the so called prophetic finance guru's will instead focus in on the 2 in 10 that played out Almost as predicted in an attempt to save face.
2. The earth will continue to spin and revolve around the sun.
That's it. A short list.
Why Most Predictions Are Garbage
Nearly all predictions are wrong. Anyone who bases their strategy on them is setting themselves up for failure.
If you see investment research firms peddling their "Top 10 Picks for 2025," be skeptical. These firms often feel compelled to stick with losing ideas to save face, even when it’s clear the market has moved on.
Trump is Back Baby!
As the election looms closer, it’s beginning to feel like Trump is gearing up to reclaim power in the land of guns, fast food and Hollywood.
Instead of debating whether Trump is the coolest dude since Jesus or the reincarnation of Hitler, let’s focus on what a Trump victory could mean for the financial markets and how you can position yourself to profit.
The policy agenda’s of Trump and Harris are almost polar opposite on many issues. It’s easy to see in gulf between their two agendas just how populist and extreme politics is in the US right now.
On top of positioning for particular policy outcomes, keep in mind that there is currently a heightened chance of civil unrest around the election. That could mean demonstrations, fighting, further assassination attempts and even attempted coups.
While we don’t want to unnecessarily stoke the flames of division, it’s worth keeping these potential scenario’s in mind. Temperatures are running hot!
No matter who you want to win this election, if in fact you care at all, it’s important to look at both possibilities objectively as to what they mean for your investments.
Put the emotions aside.