The finance money index for US industrials rose 1.3%, signaling strength in manufacturing activity. Projection data anticipates mild pullback before next leg higher fueled by infrastructure demand. If you understand the products in your portfolio and why they’re smart, you don’t need to follow investment trends. We’ll read every response and reach back out to you if we are interested in learning more about your story. The Times won’t publish any part of your response without following up with you first, verifying your information and hearing back from you. And we won’t share your contact information outside the Times newsroom or use it for any reason other than to get in touch with you. Bitcoin volatility influenced finance money strategy shifts, with some hedge funds rebalancing into gold and Nasdaq 100 components. Quant forecasts see potential 4% crypto recovery short-term, but risk-on equity preference stands firm.