3 Market Cycles in 8 Months: How to Trade What’s Coming Next
Sevens Report breaks down past trends to prepare investors for the future
3 markets in eight months — understanding the playbook for what’s next
3 PHASES. 8 MONTHS. 1 STRATEGY TO STAY AHEAD.
According to Sevens Report, the past eight months saw U.S. markets shift through three clear phases — each tied to macroeconomic policy and sentiment:
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Trumponomics Euphoria (Nov–Jan):
Fueled by expectations of tax cuts, deregulation, and GOP control.-
S&P 500 +5.4%
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Cyclicals like financials and consumer discretionary outperformed.
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Recession Paranoia (Feb–Apr):
Escalating tariff threats and erratic policy execution spooked investors.-
S&P 500 −7.86%
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Defensives like utilities and staples led.
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Ignoring Macro, Chasing Growth (May–Present):
Trade concerns eased, and investor focus shifted to AI-led growth.-
Rally led by NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet
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AI tech and intrinsic-growth names dominate.
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“Understanding what defined them and the strategies that outperformed will help us 1) Identify the next type of market and 2) Outperform.”
What’s next depends on trade clarity and growth outlook:
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Improved clarity = return of Trumponomics
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Worsening outlook = back to Recession Paranoia
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Lingering uncertainty = AI tech continues to lead
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