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Avocate1234, "On Monday we could fall another 10%, or we could pump 10%, no one knows"

One does not need a time machine to see which direction the markets are heading Monday @the opening bell. as for %, thinking it will more than 10% you only have to look at how UKX & the DOW closed.

DYOR

Avocet123..

Since March 2020 this has been a Mom & Pop market. The term "Mom & Pop" market describes periods when retail investor, individuals investing their personal funds, play a key role in driving stock market activity. In 2024 and 2025, retail investor participation has surged, reflecting the characteristics of such a market.

In the US, retail investors poured $67 billion into stocks in 2025, following an already substantial $71 billion investment in the final quarter of 2024. This influx came even as professional money managers scaled back their market exposure due to policy uncertainties. Despite notable declines in stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, retail investors remained optimistic, actively engaging in "dip-buying" strategies.

Similarly, in the United Kingdom, retail investor confidence has been on the rise. A survey conducted in November 2024 found that 53% of UK retail investors expected the bull market to continue through 2025. Additionally, 52% reported holding domestic equities, the highest level in over a year signalling renewed trust in UK stocks.

Further supporting this trend, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a five-year strategy designed to encourage retail investors to take on more risk with their savings. The initiative aims to promote participation in higher-yield financial products, helping consumers achieve greater returns while strengthening trust in financial markets.

These trends underscore a significant shift toward increased retail investor influence in stock markets during 2024 and 2025, reinforcing the characteristics of a "Mom & Pop" market.

Hence why Gov want to reduce the Cash ISA's, combined ISA's, cash and stocks and shares ISA in the UK hold roughly 475bn. The Gov are assuming that taking away the attraction of the cash ISA's that more monies will end up in the mom & pop market...Many will lose and lose big

DYOR

...Lower upward trendline is breached, Monday opening bell Blood 'n' Sand.

The Dow, the Death Cross, a bearish signal in play. At some point selling momentum will up the pace, I hope for some the bots have serviced the auto anchors..

The panic selling hasn't even started....

DYOR

The Dow, the Death Cross, a bearish signal in play. At some point selling momentum will up the pace, I hope for some the bots have serviced the auto anchors..

DYOR

...Lower upward trendline is breached, Monday opening bell Blood 'n' Sand.

The panic selling hasn't even started....

DYOR

The U.S. stock market has lost $9.6 trillion in value since Trump was inaugurated 👀

The tariffs are expected to drive $600 billion per year, mainly from U.S. consumers..

DYOR

The U.S. stock market has lost $9.6 trillion in value since Trump was inaugurated 👀

The tariffs are expected to drive $600 billion per year, mainly from U.S. consumers,

DYOR

Skier, Tarriffs had been implemented overnight, then china retaliated practically overnght therefore i'm a deal can be done just as quick. it's not like Brexit at all..

DYOR

..Playing chicken with Starmer...literally. Buy our chlorinated chickens and we'll talk about lowering Tarriffs..

DYOR

The Dow.. A Death Cross, a bearish signal; it occurs when the 50-day moving average drops below 200-day moving average.

DYOR

Last bastion 231. VIX rising, It's all on the US opening bell.

Darth

Mr Wolf "The only positive thing I can see this atm, is that we are testing the 200 ma - if this gives. Then it's truly anyone's guess."

200MA was breached @255, i don't see the SP recovering above the 200MA today, It's Friday.

DYOR

Mr Wolf "@ Darth.Trader - Thought I might have been the one to say "Good call" but seems this has gone far deeper than most anticipated yesterday"

i did sate "if you can call it support, is 258ish. The SP in the hands of The US opening bell."

Also, posted earlier “I would not be surprised to see 244.”

panic hasn't even started..

DYOR

UKX, Hit the bottom of the upward trendline channel on the monthly, in place since March 2020, if this is breached then some PI’s are going to macaroni their pants..

DYOR

UKX, Hit the bottom of the upward trendline channel on the monthly, in place since March 2020, if this is breached then some PI’s are going to macaroni their pants..

DYOR

The Reducer " No chart in the world is going to tell you where the bottom is here. "

no post, that i've read had called the bottom. what they have posted is support levels...mine, being 258, then 244.

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""Mercedes-Benz is one of the automakers heavily impacted by the new US tariffs. In response, the company is reportedly considering transferring the production of additional vehicle models to its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dr. Joerg Burzer, head of Production, Quality, and Supply Chain Management and Member of the Board at Mercedes, confirmed the matter last Thursday during an event in Stuttgart, Germany. However, he declined to specify which range is US-bound.

Nonetheless, Burzer clarified that they are still assessing the broader impact of the tariffs. He claimed that they had already laid down several measures to deal with the rising cost of duties but also said that it’s necessary to be flexible at this point.

Currently, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is the luxury automaker’s most popular model in the US. However, the company only makes it in Bremen, Germany, and Uusikaupunki, Finland, within the European Economic Area (EEA). Meanwhile, its Asian production is located in Beijing, China, which happens to be a recipient of higher tariffs at 34%.

With that, the GLC is the most likely model that will have its assembly moved to the US. The SUV starts at $49,250 for its 255-hp GLC 300 base model.""

DYOR

TRY, Any way one looks at this Protectionism is setting in and thats not good. At a guess i would say the EU will hit back first, then the UK..

DYOR

Try..""I think we will settle around the late 2.30's and be back to 2.60-70's by end of the month"

Panic selling hasn't even started....wait until countries hit back with Tarriffs.

DYOR

HOMER1234, lets hope people / leaders come to the table and work this out asap otherwise things will get alot worse.

Building factories, relocating equipment in the US will take time, Mercedes, i beleive, have already started to make plans..

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