 We Educate · We Build Wealth · We Transform Together | | Powell just exited. Here's what smart money bought instead.Stocks, crypto & forex — what you need to know before investing | N | Next Level Academy18 May 2026 |
Before the crowd reacts, the market usually leaves a trail. This is where we uncover it. Each week, we distil the most important developments across stocks, crypto, and forex into a sharp, curated brief designed exclusively for the Next Level Academy community. 3 minutes to get aligned with what matters most. | 📊 Market Snapshot S&P 500 7,408 | Bitcoin $78,363 | XAU/USD $4,561.90 |
Data is indicative. Always verify with your broker before trading. | 🗞 This Week's Top Stories| 📈 Stocks |  | 01 Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for their long-term prospectsWall Street analysts have identified three stocks with strong long-term potential, citing robust consumer spending and growing demand for AI infrastructure as key drivers following recent earnings reports. This matters because AI-related companies continue attracting institutional capital, which can create upward momentum for quality stocks in this sector. Watch for quarterly earnings reports, capital expenditure guidance on AI initiatives, and whether these companies maintain pricing power as competition intensifies. 💡 Investor Takeaway Earnings-driven moves like this often create both risk and opportunity. Avoid chasing momentum; instead, look for a base to form before considering any entry. |
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| ₿ Crypto |  | 02 DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, privateVerifiedX has launched a Bitcoin sidechain enabling programmable, privacy-focused transactions directly on Bitcoin without synthetic token workarounds—addressing institutional demand for native decentralized finance. This matters because it positions Bitcoin beyond simple value transfer into smart contract territory, potentially competing with Ethereum while reducing reliance on wrapped tokens that carry counterparty risk. Watch whether major institutions adopt this sidechain and whether it attracts meaningful transaction volume and developer activity over the next 6–12 months. 💡 Investor Takeaway Expect continued volatility in the short term. Any major headline could swing prices sharply in either direction — stay nimble and avoid overleveraging your positions. |
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| 💱 Forex |  | 03 Americas FX news wrap 15 May: Powell exits as inflation fears roarFed Chair Powell's tenure ended as US Treasury yields surged to multi-month highs (10-year at 4.597%), driven by stronger-than-expected inflation data and oil climbing 4.4% to $101/barrel—erasing weekly equity gains across all major indices. This yield spike strengthened the US dollar broadly (AUD and NZD down 1%+ for the week) while crushing precious metals; gold fell 2.4% and silver dropped 9% in one day. Watch incoming Fed Chair Warsh's stance on rates—markets now price in tightening rather than cuts, which will pressure growth stocks, emerging market currencies, and commodities further if inflation data remains hot. 💡 Investor Takeaway Central bank signals are driving this move. Trade the reaction, not the prediction — wait for price to confirm direction before committing to a position. |
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| 🔭 On the RadarWhat to Watch This Week| ▸🇺🇸 US Non-Farm Payrolls — sharp USD reaction expected across all forex pairs | | ▸🏦 Federal Reserve FOMC minutes — watch for any shift in rate cut timeline signals | | ▸₿ Bitcoin on-chain data — accumulation signals emerging near key support levels | | ▸🇸🇬 SGX earnings season — DBS, OCBC and UOB quarterly results in focus | | ▸🛢️ OPEC+ output decision — could trigger commodity and inflation-linked moves |
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