● Oil Shock, Inflation Surge, Market Rout
The Key Variable for the August Market Is Not Rates or Earnings, but Crude Oil
When assessing the August equity market, the first variable to monitor is not simply the KOSPI index or the direction of U.S. equities.
The main risk in this phase is a renewed surge in crude oil prices, depletion of oil inventories, prolonged conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting rebound in inflationary pressure.
In August, the release of July CPI and PPI, along with the Jackson Hole symposium, could make markets highly sensitive to rate expectations once again.
In short, the August market should be viewed through the sequence: “oil prices → inflation → rates → dollar strength → equities.”
1. The real risk for the August market is not the conflict itself, but crude oil
When war breaks out, markets typically react through two channels.
The first is higher energy prices.
The second is a flight to safe-haven assets.
The reason conflict in the Middle East matters is not only geopolitical uncertainty.
The Middle East is a core region in the global oil supply chain, and disruptions there can immediately affect crude prices.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of global oil flows.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea are also important routes in global energy logistics.
Even the possibility of disruption in these chokepoints can drive oil futures sharply higher.
The key point is that markets move before physical supply is fully interrupted.
The oil futures market prices in fear faster than reality.
As conflict fears rise, crude prices climb and inflation expectations increase.
Higher inflation expectations push up bond yields and weigh on equities.
2. Why does war typically lead to dollar strength?
When conflict intensifies, investors tend to favor safe-haven assets over risk assets.
The U.S. dollar is one of the main safe-haven currencies.
As Middle East tensions rise, the dollar usually strengthens and the KRW/USD exchange rate faces upward pressure.
One common misconception is that gold must always rise during war.
That is not necessarily the case in a Middle East conflict.
The reason is straightforward.
War in the Middle East tends to lift crude prices, and higher oil prices heighten inflation concerns.
Rising inflation concerns increase the likelihood of tighter policy or prolonged high rates.
Because gold does not generate yield, its upside can be limited when rates rise.
In this environment, the dollar may function more strongly than gold as a safe haven.
In practice, market stress can trigger a rebound in the dollar index and a faster rise in KRW/USD.
3. Crude prices initially stabilized because of inventory releases, not supply normalization
The most important issue in this cycle is oil inventories.
Many investors assume war should lead to sustained gains in oil prices.
In reality, oil often spikes immediately after a conflict and then stabilizes.
The reason is the release of strategic and commercial inventories.
When supply is disrupted by war, countries release strategic reserves and commercial stocks into the market.
This can temporarily cap crude prices.
The Russia-Ukraine war followed a similar pattern.
Oil prices initially surged, then stabilized as strategic reserves were released and demand adjusted.
But as inventories declined, a second wave of upward pressure emerged.
The same structure may apply in the current Middle East conflict.
A period of price stability after the initial spike does not mean the supply risk has disappeared.
Instead, that stability may reflect temporary relief created by inventory drawdowns.
4. The most serious issue now is that oil inventories are already very low
At present, the most important data point is not crude prices themselves but inventory levels.
Oil inventories in the U.S. and other OECD countries have already been substantially reduced.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stocks have also been used to support price stability.
The problem is that inventories are now at historically low levels.
According to the lecture, U.S. crude inventories have fallen to the lowest level since 1984.
Some analysis suggests they are now below even 1983 levels.
The early 1980s still reflected the legacy of the oil shocks.
That means the current inventory shortage is not a routine supply-demand imbalance, but a condition that could develop into an oil-shock-level risk.
As a producer, the U.S. does not need to hold as much inventory as countries such as Korea.
Even so, it has historically maintained roughly 65 days of crude inventory on average.
Current levels are well below that norm.
If the conflict continues, what happens next?
The available inventory buffer becomes insufficient.
Countries then need to buy crude again to rebuild reserves, even at elevated prices.
This process is what raises the risk of a second oil rally and, ultimately, a possible fourth oil shock.
5. Why the period between August and September matters
The central warning is that inventories may begin to tighten materially between August and September.
If the conflict persists through August or intensifies further, crude prices could rise sharply again.
If crude moves back above $100 per barrel, markets may interpret it not just as a geopolitical event, but as a renewed inflation shock.
That scenario could pressure both U.S. and Korean equities in the short term.
Korea is particularly exposed because of its high dependence on imported oil.
Higher crude prices translate directly into higher import costs and lower corporate margins.
Upward pressure on KRW/USD would add further cost burden.
For that reason, August market analysis should include crude prices, inventories, the dollar index, and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, not only the KOSPI chart.
6. Why July CPI and PPI matter again in August
U.S. inflation data for June showed relatively stable conditions.
Both CPI and PPI were broadly in line with expectations.
That was supported by lower crude prices.
However, if crude rebounded in July, the picture changes.
Mid-August releases of July CPI and PPI could begin to reflect that increase.
Crude prices and consumer inflation have a meaningful correlation.
When oil is stable, CPI is more likely to remain contained.
When oil surges, CPI can reaccelerate.
The most concerning scenario for markets is the following:
- Crude prices hold near or above $100 for an extended period.
- July CPI and PPI come in higher than expected.
- The Federal Reserve reinforces its inflation warning.
- Bond yields rise and dollar strength resumes.
- Equities come under renewed correction pressure.
This is the key risk sequence for the August market.
7. Jackson Hole is the second major inflection point in August
The Jackson Hole symposium is scheduled for August.
It is one of the most closely watched central bank events of the year.
Depending on the Federal Reserve Chair’s message, rate expectations and the dollar can shift materially.
The lecture points to the possibility of a more hawkish tone at the late-August Jackson Hole meeting.
Because it takes place after the July CPI and PPI releases, any rebound in inflation data could lead to a more restrictive message.
Markets would prefer signals pointing to policy easing.
But if higher oil prices and renewed inflation pressure are confirmed, the Fed may be reluctant to sound dovish.
As a result, the August market could experience another round of volatility around Jackson Hole.
Growth-sensitive assets such as technology, growth, and AI-related stocks may be particularly vulnerable.
8. Equity markets move ahead of the real economy
One important market interpretation is worth noting.
The real economy worsens as war drags on.
But capital markets often treat the peak of fear as a potential bottom.
In other words, what matters more than the outbreak of conflict is how much of the risk has already been priced in.
The lecture suggests the first peak in Middle East war fears occurred in late March, which corresponded to a market bottom.
Similarly, if the second wave of conflict fears peaked around late July, that period may also represent a bottoming zone.
This is an important point.
When crude prices spike and headlines turn most severe, markets may already have discounted much of the bad news.
Even so, further volatility can emerge from CPI, PPI, and Jackson Hole, so chasing the market aggressively is not advisable.
9. An August liquidity rally is possible, but only under specific conditions
The lecture also notes the possibility of a liquidity-driven rally in August after the June and July corrections.
However, several conditions must be met for that to occur.
- The Middle East conflict must not escalate further.
- Crude prices must not remain above $100 for an extended period.
- July CPI and PPI must stay within market expectations.
- The Jackson Hole symposium must not deliver an overly hawkish message.
- Dollar strength and Treasury yield increases must remain limited.
If these conditions align, markets could begin to price in a post-conflict liquidity rebound.
Capital may then return to sectors that corrected earlier, especially semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and growth stocks.
However, if crude keeps rising and inflation data reaccelerates, any liquidity rally may be delayed.
August should therefore be treated as an event-driven market rather than a simple up-or-down environment.
10. Trump’s potential TACO response is another key variable
The lecture also points to the possibility that President Trump may eventually choose negotiation or de-escalation.
The term TACO refers to a market pattern in which Trump initially applies strong pressure but steps back when market stress becomes excessive.
If crude rises above $100, inventories fall sharply, equities weaken, and rate expectations deteriorate, it would become difficult to maintain a consistently hawkish posture.
Given political considerations, including midterm elections and approval ratings, high oil prices and inflation are major constraints.
Accordingly, markets are watching for signs of a ceasefire, renewed negotiations, or a broader de-escalation message.
Such signals could stabilize crude prices in the short term and support an equity rebound.
However, a single negotiation headline does not eliminate the risk.
The underlying issue of rebuilding depleted inventories would remain.
Even if crude stabilizes, restocking demand can still support prices at lower levels.
11. The most important point often missed by other coverage
Most coverage focuses on the surface issues: the Middle East conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and the surge in crude prices.
But the true issue in this cycle is not only supply shock, but inventory depletion.
In the early phase of the conflict, inventories were released to suppress prices.
That helped markets remain calm temporarily.
But it also reduced strategic reserves.
Now the problem does not disappear even if the conflict ends.
Countries still need to rebuild oil inventories.
If that rebuilding occurs while prices are elevated, the additional demand can push crude higher again.
In other words, this oil risk is not a simple geopolitical event that disappears once the war ends.
There may be a second wave of pressure from inventory replenishment even after the conflict.
This is the hidden variable that matters most for equities after August.
12. Why AI and semiconductor investors also need to watch crude oil
AI-related stocks and semiconductors do not move solely on earnings.
In capital markets, AI growth names are highly sensitive to rates, the dollar, and broader risk appetite.
Higher crude prices increase inflation concerns.
Higher inflation concerns worsen the rate outlook.
Higher rates can pressure the valuation of AI and semiconductor companies, which rely heavily on future growth expectations.
AI infrastructure, including data centers, power systems, and cooling, is also linked to energy costs.
Oil prices do not feed directly into AI operating expenses on a one-to-one basis, but broad energy inflation can still weigh on sentiment toward AI infrastructure investment.
For that reason, AI investors should track crude prices, the U.S. 10-year yield, the dollar index, and CPI together.
The long-term growth story for AI may remain intact, but short-term prices can still be affected by macro variables.
13. A practical August investment framework
August should not be approached with either excessive pessimism or excessive optimism.
The key is to separate the market into event windows.
- The first checkpoint is whether crude stays above $100.
- The second is the pace of inventory drawdowns and strategic reserve usage.
- The third is the July CPI and PPI release in mid-August.
- The fourth is the Federal Reserve’s message at Jackson Hole.
- The fifth is any Trump-led negotiation or de-escalation move.
If the market becomes volatile around the inflation releases, long-term investors may view that as a phased entry opportunity.
Short-term investors, however, should reduce leveraged exposure during periods of elevated oil and rate volatility.
Korean equities are especially sensitive to KRW/USD and foreign capital flows.
Stronger dollar conditions can prompt foreign outflows and weaken the upside in the KOSPI.
Conversely, if crude stabilizes and the dollar weakens, foreign demand may improve.
14. Scenario-based market outlook
Positive scenario
The Middle East conflict moves toward negotiations and crude stabilizes.
July CPI and PPI do not rise materially beyond expectations.
The Federal Reserve avoids an overly hawkish tone at Jackson Hole.
In that case, U.S. and Korean equities could attempt an relief rally in the second half of August.
Neutral scenario
Crude remains elevated but does not accelerate further.
CPI and PPI rebound modestly but stay within expectations.
The Fed stays cautious, and markets remain range-bound.
Negative scenario
The Middle East conflict continues beyond August and inventories fall further.
Crude becomes entrenched above $100.
CPI and PPI surprise to the upside, and Jackson Hole delivers a hawkish message.
In that case, bond yields, dollar strength, and equity corrections could all rise together.
< Summary >
The key variable for the August market is crude oil.
What matters more than the conflict itself is the depletion of oil inventories.
Countries used strategic reserves to contain prices, but inventory levels have now fallen to historically low levels.
If the conflict extends into August and September, a fourth oil shock cannot be ruled out.
The July CPI and PPI releases in August may reflect the effect of higher oil prices.
If the Fed reinforces inflation concerns at Jackson Hole, equities may weaken again.
At the same time, as fear reaches an extreme, markets may begin to form a bottom.
For August, investors should monitor crude prices, inventories, CPI, rate expectations, and dollar strength together.
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● Hyundai, SK Hynix Crash, AI Bubble, Panic Selling
Hynix 300-Level Loss Case Study: Investment Strategy for Semiconductor Equities, with a Review of the KOSPI, Nasdaq, and the AI Semiconductor Cycle
The core issue in this case is not simply that Hynix was bought at a peak.
It reflects a typical high-price entry pattern in which AI semiconductor optimism, concentration in KOSPI leading stocks, retail chasing behavior, shifts in foreign and institutional flows, and an inability to cut losses all occurred at once.
This report examines why investors can suffer substantial losses even when buying a fundamentally strong company, why institutional support should not be mistaken for a durable bottom, and how the semiconductor cycle can diverge from actual investment returns.
The discussion is relevant not only to Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Solidigm-related semiconductor investors, but also to those considering U.S. equities, the Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and broader asset allocation strategies.
1. Case Summary: Why So Many Retail Investors Became Trapped in Hynix at the 300-Level
The investor in the original case stated that Hynix was purchased in the 280-290 range.
More specifically, the investor reported buying part of the position at 11:00 a.m. and adding again at 2:00 p.m. on the same day.
The key issue, however, was not true diversification through staged buying, but rather momentum chasing over a few hours.
In principle, staged accumulation means spreading purchases over days, weeks, or months while monitoring volatility and market conditions.
Buying several times within the same day offers little meaningful risk reduction.
As a result, the position was effectively equivalent to entering near a short-term peak.
The investor had originally focused on U.S. index investing, particularly the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.
At one point, the only red positions in the account were reported to be the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
However, after moving into Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Solidigm-related names, the portfolio became concentrated in semiconductors, leading to larger losses.
2. Why the Purchase Was Made: AI Semiconductor Expectations and Fear of Missing Out
The reasons for buying Hynix were consistent with those of many retail investors.
First, market news was highly favorable at the time.
The market narrative centered on the idea that the AI era had begun in earnest and that demand for HBM, memory semiconductors, and data centers would expand rapidly.
Reports also highlighted strong Hynix earnings.
Second, there was concern about being left behind.
One of the most dangerous emotions in the stock market is FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out.
When a leading KOSPI stock rises sharply, retail investors often buy into the move with the belief that it may have already risen significantly but could still continue higher.
Third, confidence from acquaintances reinforced the decision.
The investor said a contact in the consulting industry described Hynix as only the beginning of the move.
The problem is that even seemingly credible advice must still be evaluated through valuation, flows, and cycle analysis.
The statement that AI requires semiconductors may be directionally correct.
However, that does not mean the stock is attractively priced at the current level.
3. The Main Mistake: Failing to Distinguish Between a Good Company and a Good Stock Price
The most important lesson is that a good company can still generate losses if purchased at an excessive valuation.
Hynix is a meaningful player in the AI semiconductor market.
Its HBM competitiveness, the memory cycle, and the expansion of global data center investment are all real structural themes.
However, the stock market discounts expectations in advance.
In many cases, the share price rises before the business fundamentals improve.
Once expectations are overly discounted into the stock price, even strong earnings can fail to support further gains.
In the original case, the stock opened higher after earnings but then sold off sharply once results came in below expectations.
This is an important point.
A stock does not move purely on whether earnings are good or bad.
What matters more is whether results beat market expectations, whether future growth remains intact, and how much of that outlook is already priced in.
4. The Decline: Why the Investor Did Not Sell
The investor said Hynix continued to decline in a stair-step pattern, but the position was not sold.
The reason was the belief that the investment thesis had not been broken.
The investor expected earnings to improve, AI semiconductor demand to remain intact, and the decline to be a temporary correction.
This view cannot be dismissed outright.
The issue is that the investment thesis and loss control must be managed separately.
Even if the long-term outlook for a company remains positive, the short-term share price can still fall 30% or more.
For investors who bought near the top, the account can suffer severe damage even if the business itself remains intact.
Investors often say, “I will sell when it gets back to my entry price.”
However, the market does not remember an individual investor’s breakeven level.
Once a support area is broken, a large number of investors waiting for their entry price may actually increase selling pressure on the rebound.
5. Supply Zones and Panic Selling: Why the 170-Level, the 100-Level, and Gap Areas Mattered
The original analysis also referred to supply zones.
The highest concentration of recent trading was described as being around the 170-level.
Such zones reflect the collective psychology of investors who entered around the same price area.
When the price remains above that zone, it can act as support.
However, once the price breaks below that area, the situation changes.
Investors hoping to exit at breakeven may begin to panic, which can trigger additional stop-loss selling.
The next possible support area was identified as being near the 100-level.
The analysis also referred to a gap on the chart and noted that price could rebound while filling that gap.
That said, technical analysis should be treated only as a reference.
The more important factors are flows, earnings revisions, the semiconductor cycle, and the direction of U.S. equity markets.
6. Flow Analysis: What It Means When Individuals and Foreign Investors Sell While Institutions Buy
One of the most important points in the original case was market flow.
On the relevant day, retail investors reportedly sold about KRW 2 trillion, while foreign investors sold about KRW 1.2 trillion.
In contrast, institutions bought more than KRW 3 trillion.
Institutional buying became stronger into the close, and the decline narrowed after institutions absorbed another roughly KRW 1 trillion during the panic phase.
In the short term, this can be viewed as supportive.
Institutions stepped in to buy at lower prices and helped stabilize the index late in the session.
However, this should not be interpreted too optimistically.
If foreign investors continue to sell in multi-day, multi-trillion-won 규모, institutional buying alone is unlikely to reverse the broader trend.
Foreign flows have a significant impact on large-cap KOSPI stocks.
If the won weakens, interest rates shift, U.S. equities fall, or the global semiconductor backdrop deteriorates, foreign selling can intensify further.
In other words, one day of institutional buying does not confirm a bottom.
7. Not Buying on Leverage Was the Biggest Source of Risk Reduction
The investor said a leveraged product had originally been considered but was not purchased after advice from an acquaintance.
This is highly important.
Buying an individual stock near a peak is risky, but using leverage at the same time can make recovery extremely difficult.
The original discussion suggested that the related leveraged product could have fallen more than 70% to 80% from its peak.
Leveraged investing is not simply a 2x version of the underlying stock’s move.
Because of compounding effects under high volatility, long-term losses can become much larger than expected.
This is especially relevant in semiconductors, where the cycle is strong and correlations with the Nasdaq are high.
A 50% loss requires a 100% gain to recover.
For that reason, some investors become tempted to use leverage or inverse leverage in an attempt to recover losses quickly.
At that point, the process often stops being investing and becomes revenge trading.
8. Investor Psychology: The Point at Which One Cannot Even Open the Account Is the Most Dangerous
The investor said the account had not been opened recently.
The investor also described feeling so psychologically burdened that even eating felt undeserved.
This is not merely a joke.
When losses become severe, investors often avoid checking their accounts.
Not looking at the account can create the illusion that the loss is not yet fully realized.
In reality, risk continues to move even if the account is ignored.
The most dangerous state in investing is not the loss itself, but the state of no longer making decisions.
If an investor cannot decide whether to cut, hold, reduce size, raise cash, or rebalance, the market effectively takes control.
9. The Limitation of the Phrase “Stocks Rise in the Long Run”
The investor ultimately decided to hold the position.
The reasons were that it was already too late to sell and that stocks rise over the long run.
This statement is partly correct and partly risky.
Broad market indices such as the S&P 500 have historically trended upward over the long term.
Individual stocks are different.
Even good companies can remain trapped in a range for a long period.
It may take three years, five years, or longer to recover a prior peak.
KOSPI individual stocks in particular are highly sensitive to global competition, exchange rates, interest rates, the industry cycle, and foreign flow.
Long-term investing requires more than simply holding for a long time; it also requires ongoing monitoring of competitive position and earnings outlook.
10. The Semiconductor Cycle: Why the 2028 Peak-Out Discussion Emerged
The investor said reading a book on semiconductors led to a stronger conclusion that the purchase had been made near a peak.
The book discussed the semiconductor cycle, EUV equipment lifespan, depreciation, and operating profit structure.
The key point is that semiconductors are structurally cyclical.
Even when AI demand is strong, prices can weaken as supply expands.
Memory pricing can decline rapidly and earnings can slow accordingly.
The timing of equipment investment and depreciation also matters for profitability.
The market does not look only at whether AI is growing; it also focuses on how much of that growth has already been priced in.
This is one of the most difficult aspects of investing in semiconductor stocks.
The industry may appear favorable while the stock price declines first.
Conversely, the stock price may rise before earnings improve.
11. The Most Important Point Often Overlooked by News and Online Commentary
First, the price zone at which retail investors are trapped can become a major selling wall in the next rally.
Many investors say they will sell only when they return to breakeven.
As a result, sell orders may appear every time the stock rebounds.
To break through this wall, a simple technical rebound is not enough; earnings upgrades, a foreign buying reversal, and positive industry news are also needed.
Second, institutional buying may signal defense rather than a confirmed bottom.
Large institutional purchases do not automatically indicate a low point.
They may reflect index defense, passive flows, pension rebalancing, or short-term value buying.
When foreign investors are still selling, institutional buying alone is not a sufficient reason for optimism.
Third, the AI theme has not necessarily ended; the more relevant issue may be that prices became overheated first.
The AI industry itself does not appear to be fading.
Data centers, GPUs, HBM, and power infrastructure remain important long-term themes.
However, share prices can price in long-term growth all at once and then correct sharply when expectations soften even slightly.
Fourth, losses in semiconductors can push investors toward U.S. equities, which may cap future KOSPI upside.
As noted in the original case, whether retail investors who lost money in Hynix and Samsung Electronics return to the KOSPI or move toward U.S. equities is important.
Rallies require capital inflows.
When more investors have already experienced losses and fear, selling may emerge before buying in the next rebound.
Fifth, trying to recover losses through salary or savings can create a period of market inactivity.
After large losses, investors often cannot immediately return to aggressive buying.
They need time to rebuild cash, recover psychologically, and restore confidence.
This can also weaken trading activity and sentiment across the market.
12. Five Factors to Monitor Going Forward in Hynix and Semiconductor Stocks
1) Foreign flow reversal
It is important to determine whether foreign investors stop selling on a large scale and return to net buying.
Large-cap KOSPI semiconductor stocks are highly sensitive to foreign capital flows.
2) Earnings revision trend
What matters is not merely strong earnings, but whether results exceed expectations.
Investors should monitor whether operating profit forecasts are revised higher and whether HBM margins remain stable.
3) Memory pricing trend
The direction of DRAM, NAND, and HBM pricing is critical.
Semiconductor stocks react strongly to the memory pricing cycle.
4) U.S. Nasdaq and AI infrastructure spending
Although Hynix is a Korean company, its stock performance is linked to the U.S. AI semiconductor value chain.
Investors should monitor Nvidia, big tech data center investment, and Nasdaq corrections.
5) Exchange rate and interest rate conditions
If the won weakens sharply or expectations for U.S. rate cuts fade, foreign capital may leave.
Conversely, improving global liquidity could bring capital back into growth stocks and semiconductors.
13. Practical Response Strategy for Individual Investors
First, additional buying should wait until a rebound is confirmed.
Buying more on every decline can lower the average cost, but cash may be exhausted first.
The investor in the original case also said all available capital had already been used at the top, leaving no funds for averaging down.
Without cash, investors lose optionality.
Second, waiting only for breakeven is a risky strategy.
The stock may recover, but the time required could be excessive.
Opportunity cost must also be considered.
Third, do not concentrate the portfolio in semiconductors alone; maintain asset allocation.
Even if AI semiconductors look attractive, concentration in one industry increases volatility.
A mix of the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100, cash, bonds, dividend stocks, and gold may be more balanced.
Fourth, leverage and inverse products should not be used to recover losses.
The desire to recover quickly is understandable.
However, leveraged products can produce returns that differ materially from expectations because of volatility effects.
Fifth, distinguish between the early phase of a rally and an overheated phase.
When everyone already knows the story, everyone is positive, and the news flow is dominated by earnings optimism, caution is warranted.
Strong investments are often formed in the early phase, before the theme becomes universally recognized.
14. Core Message of This Case
This Hynix case is not simply a failure story; it is a clear warning about market behavior.
The AI era may indeed continue to develop.
Semiconductors may remain strategically important.
Hynix may remain a strong company.
However, investment returns are not created by a good story alone.
Price, timing, position size, flows, earnings expectations, and market psychology must also align.
For investors who enter near the top, risk management becomes more important than company analysis.
The most regrettable part of this case was not buying Hynix itself, but taking a large initial position, leaving no cash buffer, and lacking a response plan once the position moved against the investor.
Ultimately, the goal of investing is not only to make money.
It is to remain in the market over time.
< Summary >
The Hynix 300-level purchase case is a classic example of high-price momentum buying driven by AI semiconductor optimism and FOMO.
A strong company can still produce large losses if bought at an excessive price.
Institutional buying does not automatically confirm a bottom, and foreign flows and earnings expectations must also be monitored.
Avoiding leverage was the most important risk reduction in this case, and using even greater risk to recover losses should be approached with caution.
Going forward, investors should respond through asset allocation while monitoring the semiconductor cycle, memory prices, Nasdaq performance, exchange rates, interest rates, and foreign flows.
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*Source: [ Jun’s economy lab ]
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