2026-01-23 01:15:16

Markets caught a break this week. After Trump walked back his tariff threats against European allies, equities surged—and it wasn't a one-off event. Investors rushed back into stocks for the second consecutive session, signaling renewed risk appetite across broader financial markets.

The policy reversal sent a clear signal: trade tensions, at least temporarily, are cooling. This matters more than you might think. When uncertainty around tariffs diminishes, investors tend to rotate out of defensive plays and into growth-oriented positions. That behavioral shift ripples through everything—from equities to alternative asset classes.

For anyone tracking macro trends, this is a textbook example of how geopolitical posturing drives market psychology. A single announcement reshapes investor positioning almost instantly. It's a reminder that policy shifts, even reversals, can create meaningful momentum swings. Whether this momentum sustains depends on follow-through—but for now, risk-on sentiment is back in the driver's seat.

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RetroHodler91

· 18m ago

Haren, once again Trump’s single statement causes the entire market to follow... Is this really the bottom this time or just the next trap? --- From defensive to offensive, I’ve seen this routine too many times. Don’t be fooled. --- The key still depends on what happens next. It’s too early to say good news. --- Tariff risks are so easily dissipated? I don’t think it’s that simple. --- Risk-on has returned, but I’m still waiting for a dip... --- The rotation has started again. What should I buy the dip on this time? --- A policy reversal activates the entire market. Investors are indeed a bit too sensitive. --- The question is, how long can this momentum last... a week? Two weeks? --- European allies are breathing a sigh of relief, but I think this is just the beginning. --- The policy wind indicator has changed again. I need to reconsider my holdings. --- Defensive assets are bleeding, let’s wait and see.

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MevWhisperer

· 01-23 01:44

Another political drama unfolds, and the market follows the dance... Can the recent tariff reversal really hold up this time, or will it fluctuate again next week?

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-23 01:41

Trump turns around, and the money comes back. This trick is played quite skillfully. Oh my, I've been chasing the rally for two consecutive days. Can I really hold this time? Tariffs are unpredictable, and us retail investors are just being cut like leeks. All the defensive positions have fled. How long can this growth wave last? No one really knows. A single policy statement can reverse the capital flow. That's what it's all about.

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SocialAnxietyStaker

· 01-23 01:17

Trump's latest reversal... Is it real? I feel like it's just another scheme to cut the leeks again. --- From a defensive to an increasing market, this rotation looks a bit shaky to me. Can it hold? --- As soon as the tariff rumors eased, it surged back. This mentality is truly that of a paper tiger. --- Policy reversals can create such a big market move, showing that the market is really fed up and has no more patience. --- Wait, is this really a policy shift or just another act... I'm choosing to observe. --- Looking at the hourly chart, it seems a bit risky. Feels like it's about to plunge again, right? --- Here we go again. If there's another crash next week, I wouldn't be surprised. --- I can only watch the pledged assets. When will it be our turn to come out on top?

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