Your Weekly Market Snapshot: 5th - 9th May 2025 🗓️

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Subject: Your Weekly Market Snapshot: 5th - 9th May 2025 🗓️

🔹 Friday Market Wrap – Pause, Breathe, Reflect 🔹

How’s your week been—really? Not just the charts and tickers… but you?

Did you get enough rest? Ate well? Took a break from the screen?

I know trading can sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle, so if you managed to squeeze in a moment of calm or joy—big or small—I hope you celebrated that.

Now that we’re heading into the weekend, let’s take a moment to zoom out.

Markets have been moving (as always)—but what’s the bigger picture telling us?

Let’s step back and reflect.

Minutes Chart:

📈 So, what’s the market been up to?

The bulls made a comeback this week! 🐂

U.S. stocks surged, powered by easing trade tensions—especially a 90-day truce between the U.S. and China—and a boost in tech optimism. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all posted solid gains, bringing the 2025 outlook into positive territory.

Daily charts:

And despite shaky consumer sentiment and ongoing inflation worries, solid economic data is keeping investors steady. Tariffs look like they’ll settle in the 10–15% range, and with stagflation fears easing, experts are leaning toward growth-focused strategies—especially in U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks.

Weekly charts:

💬 What do you think?

Is this just a breather before another run? Or the calm before a storm?

I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts—what are you seeing, feeling, or anticipating?

Drop a comment or slide into my DMs—always up for a chat about markets, mindset, or anything in between.

📌 A gentle reminder:

Trading isn’t a sprint—it’s more like a long road trip. There’ll be pit stops, detours, even flat tires. But if you’ve got your route planned and you trust the journey, you’ll get to where you’re headed.

So don’t rush. Stick to your plan. Tune out the noise when you need to.

Consistency beats intensity. Every. Single. Time.

⚠️ Quick heads-up:

This isn’t financial advice—just shared thoughts and lessons from one trader to another.

Always do your own research, and if you’re unsure, talk to someone qualified.

That’s it from me this week.

In shaa Allah, I’ll see you again next Saturday with another wrap.

Until then, stay grounded, stay grateful—and don’t forget to take care of yourself too.

Wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling weekend ahead. 🌙✨

Assalamu'alaikum and Peace out!

Cheers & Regards,

Syazwan Bakar

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