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Is “buy the dips” still the right strategy?

Thursday, 26 March 2026, written by Edward Markus

“Buy the dip” has been the dominant strategy for years. But with geopolitical risk skyrocketing, booming energy prices, inflation risks returning and policy flexibility shrinking, that assumption may no longer hold. This report explains why and what it means for equities, EUR/USD and interest rates, among others.

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Eddy's Weekly Market Insight

Friday, 03 April 2026

Eddy's Weekly Market Insight

Is a real oil crisis imminent? Oil prices have risen sharply, yet the S&P 500 has not declined significantly so far. Outside the United States, equity markets have seen somewhat larger declines, though there is certainly no sign of panic. This suggests that markets are assuming current price levels will not persist for long. In other words, they expect the Strait of Hormuz to be largely reopened in the near future. Several scenarios are being discussed as to how this could unfold:
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— Edward Markus, Founder & Chief Economist