☕️ GM Munchers! This is Pip Munch and welcome to December—the only month where traders start hoping Santa drops some extra pips in their accounts instead of coal.

On today’s menu:

• How To Crush The December Markets 💪 

• The Best Prop Firm Cyber Monday Promo 😍 

• This trading Influencer Just Exposed Himself 😬 

How To Crush The December Markets 💪

The last month of the year is here, and if you’re thinking the markets are about to take a holiday break—think again.

The first two weeks of December can bring a lot of movement, volatility, and (yes) opportunity.

Here’s what we’re watching and how you can crush the December markets.

1️⃣ Early December = Prime Trading Time 📊

The first half of the month is where the action happens.

• Volatility is high, momentum is flowing, and traders are making moves.

• Things tend to slow down as we get closer to Christmas and New Year’s, but until then, there’s money to be made.

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2️⃣ The Market’s Focus: Risk-On Assets 🚀

Right now, all eyes are on the risk-on movement:

• Stocks and Bitcoin are flirting with all-time highs, but how much fuel do they have left?

• If momentum stalls, it could lead to a pullback—or maybe even a rotation into other assets.

• If that happens, we expect to see a stronger Dollar and Yen (remember, they’re the golden safe havens).

I’m watching risk sentiment closely to see how much steam these assets still have in the tank.

3️⃣ The December Gold Bull Run? 🏆

Gold bugs love to talk about a "December bull run," but does the data back it up? Let’s dig in.

Right now, XAU/USD is trading at $2,645.7 (as of December 2, 2024), showing a slight dip of -0.49% from the previous day. 

But don’t let that discourage you—gold has been on an impressive tear this year:

• Year-to-date: Up a massive +28.02%.

• 3-month performance: +5.44%.

• 1-month performance: A small hiccup, down -3.7% as of late November.

Historically, December has been a mixed bag for gold. For example:

• December 2023: Gold climbed +1.48%, starting at $2,083.57 and reaching $2,115.

• December 2022-2023: A huge run, jumping +7.15% from $1,973.95 to $2,115.

The takeaway? While December isn’t always a guaranteed bull run, the current setup is interesting. Gold’s strong longer-term momentum (+28% YTD!) suggests it’s worth watching closely.

5️⃣ Fed Meeting: The December Wild Card 📅

Mark your calendars: December 17-18 is shaping up to be the biggest market-moving event of the month.

Why?

The Federal Reserve is meeting, and there’s a growing buzz that they’re about to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.

Here’s the breakdown:

• The CME FedWatch Tool is showing a 60% chance of a rate cut.

• This would continue the trend we’ve seen earlier this year, with the Fed already cutting rates in September and November.

But don’t get too comfy with these expectations just yet. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear that decisions are made “meeting by meeting” and they’re taking things slow.

It’s all about the data, folks.

Why This Matters

If the Fed cuts rates, here’s what could happen:
1️⃣ Borrowing Gets Cheaper: Lower rates mean it’s less expensive to finance mortgages, loans, and business investments.
2️⃣ Savings Rates Drop: Not-so-great news if you’re parking cash in savings accounts.
3️⃣ Stock Market Loves It: Historically, rate cuts tend to boost stock prices as investors shift into riskier assets.

And don’t forget: the decision will drop at 2 p.m. ET on December 18, so expect volatility leading up to and right after the announcement.

6️⃣ Pip Munch’s December Playbook 🧠

At Pip Munch, we’re sticking to what works:

• Trading high-confluence setups only.

• Watching key assets like XAUUSD, Bitcoin, and pairs like GBP/CAD and AUD/JPY for the best opportunities.

The first two weeks of December are shaping up to be busy, and we think there’s plenty of opportunity if you play it smart.

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