December 22, 2025 β€’ For Beginners
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Markets Before Christmas: AI Wins, China Loses

This week, the market is 😊 Optimistic. AI companies are exploding, but brands selling in China (Nike, Luxury) are crashing.

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This Week at a Glance

πŸ† Winners vs Losers

Who won, who lost, and why it matters to you.

βœ… The Winners

πŸš€ Micron (MU): +21%

They make chips for AI. Everyone wants them β†’ price goes up.

πŸͺ™ Gold: +60% this year

When people fear money losing value, they buy Gold.

❌ The Losers

πŸ’€ Nike (NKE): -10%

Chinese people aren't buying Nike β†’ sales drop β†’ price falls.

πŸ‘œ Luxury (LVMH): -8%

Same problem: wealthy Chinese are spending less.

πŸ“ Your Action Plan

3 things to do, 3 things NOT to do this week.

βœ… DO

Don't buy anything on December 26 morning
It's a "trap" day for Bitcoin. Wait until afternoon.
Keep 25% of your money in cash
Ready to invest if prices drop hard.
Bet on Tech and Defense
These sectors will do well in 2026.

❌ DON'T

Avoid Nike, LVMH, luxury brands
China isn't buying. It'll fall more.
Don't rush into Bitcoin
Wait after December 27 to see direction.
Don't trade on December 25
Markets are closed. Enjoy Christmas! πŸŽ„

πŸ“… This Week

Mon 22
πŸ“Š
Tue 23
πŸ“Š
Wed 24
⚑ 1PM
Thu 25
πŸŽ„ Closed
Fri 26
⚠️ Trap
Sat 27
πŸŽ… Go!

πŸ“š 2 Words to Remember

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"Debasement"

It's when your money loses value because there's too much of it.

🍹 Imagine: You dilute your juice with too much water β†’ less flavor. Gold keeps the "flavor" (value).

"Expiry"

Options are bets with a deadline.

🎰 December 26: Big players fight to win their bet β†’ prices move weirdly. Stay out.

🧠 Want to understand the "why"?

Intermediate level explains the mechanics behind the movements.

Go to Intermediate Level β†’

Next report: January 3, 2026

Remember: Not losing money > making it fast πŸ§