The best part about the end of the month is digging into a fresh batch of monthly charts.
“Whenever in doubt, zoom out” — that’s something I’ve learned from JC over the years.
Monthly charts make it impossible to ignore the bigger picture. They’re a great way to focus on the primary trend and tune out all the daily noise.
This time, the chart that really stood out to me was Japan.
The Nikkei 225 is finally breaking out to new all-time highs.
It took 35 years for Japan to surpass its 1989 peak — that’s three-and-a-half decades of virtually no progress.
Think about that.
Entire market cycles have come and gone since the Nikkei last stood here.
Back then, the internet didn’t exist, Michael Jordan hadn’t won his first NBA title, and people were still listening to cassette tapes.
Fast forward to 2025, and the Nikkei is breaking out of a massive base.
For investors watching global markets, it’s a powerful reminder that the long-term backdrop remains strong — and opportunities in equities are still very much alive.
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