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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 4 MIN

Tech Jitters and the Fed Divide: The 3Step Market Playbook

from The SPY Trader · host Manoj Sharma

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1475. The market starts the year with cautious optimism, though momentum faces headwinds from Fed divisions on rate cuts and the upcoming CPI release. Recent sector performance shows former leaders Technology and Consumer Discretionary weakening due to 'AI bubble' fears, while Energy gains strength. Analysts favor Tech, Energy, and Defense for the year. Traders should maintain core growth (QQQ), introduce defense (XLV/AGG) against inflation risks, and capitalize on cyclical shifts like Energy (XLE).

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1475. The market starts the year with cautious optimism, though momentum faces headwinds from Fed divisions on rate cuts and the upcoming CPI release. Recent sector performance shows former leaders Technology and Consumer Discretionary weakening due to 'AI bubble' fears, while Energy gains strength. Analysts favor Tech, Energy, and Defense for the year. Traders should maintain core growth (QQQ), introduce defense (XLV/AGG) against inflation risks, and capitalize on cyclical shifts like Energy (XLE).

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