if war bad... why stocks go up?

The biggest stock market rally of the year had nothing to do with peace, the news, or anything else you were told. Wall Street lied to you. On April 8th, the S&P ripped 2.5%, the Nasdaq jumped almost 3%, and the Dow had its best day in a year. Every financial outlet called it a "relief rally" on the back of the Iran ceasefire. But the truth is, this was not a relief rally. In this video, I'll break down: • Why hedge funds were selling at the fastest pace in 13 years • How a short squeeze actually works • The $86B of forced buying that compressed into five trading sessions • How commodity trading advisors and options dealers turned a squeeze into a full-blown melt-up • Why this exact pattern in the stock market keeps repeating 👉If one video wasn’t enough, I post everyday here:   / casuallyfinance   All illustrations, visuals, and animations in this video are original and hand-drawn by a freelance artist. Disclaimer: The information provided in this video and on this channel (collectively, the “Content”) is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or investment strategy. Investing involves risk and you must do your own research. Nothing in the Content should be interpreted as creating a fiduciary relationship, financial advisory relationship, or client relationship of any kind. The host, the channel, and all affiliated entities expressly disclaim any and all liability for any direct or consequential loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of, reliance upon, or interpretation of the Content. By viewing or interacting with the Content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and release the host and all related parties from any and all claims related to your reliance on the information provided. #economy #economics #wallstreet #stockmarket #investing #finance