Recently, the assignments haven’t been too hard to write. The key is understanding the reasons behind market fluctuations, which makes it easier to find corresponding solutions. The scariest thing is when there’s no information or context, and the market still rises or falls. Lately, the main reason for market volatility has been the geopolitical conflict between Iran and the U.S. Although it’s not over yet, it feels like it’s almost wrapping up—especially with Trump saying in tonight’s speech that the U.S. is about to give Iran a 'big one.' After this news, the risk markets went up, Bitcoin followed suit, and U.S. oil prices and gold showed a downward trend. This indicates that the market believes the conflict might be nearing its end, especially since Iran’s supreme leader is no longer around. However, former Treasury Secretary Yellen publicly stated today that the U.S.-Iran conflict might make the Fed more cautious about rate cuts, as the conflict could increase U.S. inflation. As of now, there’s no clear sign of when the war will end. Iran hasn’t given up resistance despite the death of its supreme leader, and there’s no indication that negotiations have fully progressed. It seems like it’ll be a mix of fighting and negotiating, and the trajectory of the war is likely the main driver of market fluctuations. Looking at Bitcoin’s data, the turnover rate isn’t high, but trading volume has increased, showing a slight uptick in investor buying sentiment. Of course, this might have a lot to do with Trump’s 'big one.' The recent market volatility is mainly driven by geopolitical conflict, but at its core, it’s still about inflation and monetary policy. Let’s see how the first half of the year plays out—hopefully, there won’t be too many surprises. Other data remains stable, and early investors don’t seem to have any intention of selling. Most investors are still in a wait-and-see mode, even those who are currently at a loss. bitget VIP—lower fees, bigger perks!