Friday coincides with Good Friday and the weekend market closure. The market is moving sideways with minimal volatility. All eyes are on the U.S. stock market opening next Monday. Last night, the non-farm payroll and unemployment rate data were released. The non-farm data was strong, leaning overall bearish. It directly shattered market expectations for a rate cut. A June rate cut is basically off the table. High interest rates staying longer is now a reality. However, this wave of bearish sentiment hasn’t been fully digested by the market yet. It’s just temporarily suppressed due to the market closure. Next Monday, when U.S. stocks open, there’s a high probability of a direct drop to make up for it. Risk assets will also face simultaneous pressure. Personally, I think the bearish factors will be concentrated and released on Monday. So it’s a good opportunity to increase short positions accordingly. Planning to bet on the bearish trend after Monday’s market opens.