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Finding markets’ floor

Markets slosh around with waves of money and can rise far higher or fall further than we can imagine

    • The Dow may consolidate between 42,100 and 44,400 before developing any new trend behaviour, says the writer.
    • The Dow may consolidate between 42,100 and 44,400 before developing any new trend behaviour, says the writer. PHOTO: REUTERS

    DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.

    Published Tue, Mar 31, 2026 · 09:28 PM

    MARKETS don’t move in straight lines, and neither are they random. Markets slosh around with waves of money and can rise far higher than we can imagine.

    When money evaporates, markets fall, again much further than we can imagine. The fall is usually arrested at floor levels which can be anticipated based on past market behaviour. These floors are essential investment decision points.

    Above all, the market is rational. No investor believes they are making an irrational decision. They deal rationally with their money. Although market volatility may appear irrational, it is driven by decisions made rationally.

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