To The Moon

The House passing the bill to reopen the government definitely brought short-term relief to the markets, and I can understand why investors are cheering. After weeks of uncertainty, it's natural to see a bounce as risk sentiment improves. However, I see this as more of a "relief rally" than the start of a new bullish leg — the shutdown's economic cost and its lingering impact on business confidence can't be ignored.

That said, I think the bigger question is how long this rebound can last. The market has been hypersensitive to policy and fiscal headlines, and while liquidity flows and earnings remain supportive, any sign of renewed political friction or weak data could trigger quick profit-taking. For me, this isn't the time to chase momentum blindly but to stay selective and focus on quality names that can weather volatility.

In short, I'm cautiously optimistic — using the rally to rebalance rather than to buy aggressively. If the macro backdrop stabilizes and inflation expectations stay contained, the market could sustain a gradual climb. But if the rally turns euphoric, I'd view it as a "sell-the-news" opportunity to lock in some profits and wait for better entries.

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