Zico Xiao
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Over five years of research and trading experience across the U.S., Hong Kong, and A-share markets, my expertise spans macro research, asset allocation, and equity analysis. I previously served as an analyst at Sensegain Capital (NY office) and FOF (Fund of Funds) manager at iFAST Corporation.
I graduated from Drexel University in the U.S. with master degree in Finance and Accounting and am a certificate holder of FRM (Financial Risk Manager).
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The Dilemma of Investing in U.S. Stocks: Will You Ride the Bubble or Risk Missing Out?
TradingKey - Since Nvidia became the first company worldwide to surpass a $4 trillion market capitalization, its shares have continued to climb, rising more than 9% over several trading sessions. This momentum has propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices to consecutive record highs. As earnings seas
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Stablecoins — The New Era of Financial “Colonization” and the Last Bastion of Dollar Dominance
TradingKey - On May 20, the U.S. Senate passed preliminary procedural votes on the “Guidance and Establishment of a National Stablecoin Innovation Act” (commonly known as the Stablecoin “Genius Act”).
Fri, Jul 18
Investment Plays to Watch as ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Clears Congress
With the passage of the $3.4 trillion fiscal overhaul, which sectors and ETFs are poised to benefit from tax cuts and defense spending — and which face headwinds from social program cuts?
Fri, Jul 11
BEST ETFs to BUY in July 2025
TradingKey - After a sharp V-shaped recovery in April and choppy gains through May, U.S. stocks accelerated their rally in June despite escalating Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit fresh year-to-date highs, underscoring the market’s resilience.
Fri, Jul 4
June FOMC meeting: Fed Holds Steady Amid Crosscurrents, Why Inaction May Be the Best Policy for Now
TradingKey - On June 18, the Federal Reserve released the June FOMC statement as scheduled, maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%–4.50%, in line with market expectations. After Powell's speech, the market quickly digested. The latest dot plot shows that the probability of the Federal...
Thu, Jun 19
131 days of Musk's political career—from a novice to a veteran: less than 20% of the $1 trillion goal has been achieved
TradingKey - On Wednesday evening, Musk, head of the U.S. Government Efficiency Department, posted on his social media platform that he would end his status as a special government employee. Trump also said on Thursday that May 30 would be Musk's last day at the Department of Government Efficiency (
Fri, May 30
That V-Shaped Reversal? Blame This Overlooked Indicator
Yesterday，due to concerns about tariff policies, panic continued to spread in the U.S. stock market before the market opened.With the release of Chicago PMI data, US stocks rebounded across the board. The ISM manufacturing PMI will be released tonight. Will the market continue to rise?
Tue, Apr 1
February PCE Report——Stagflation Signals Flash as Rate Cuts Delayed
Core Inflation Surprise and Weak Consumption Paint a Challenging Picture for the Fed.
Mon, Mar 31
February PCE Inflation Preview: Short-Term Concerns Overblown, Tariffs Remain the Focus
The February Fed meeting was held and Trump also expressed his willingness to negotiate tariffs. Currently, the market is focusing on the PCE inflation data released on Friday , but in fact, how Trump implements his "reciprocal tariff" plan is what investors need to pay most attention to.
Thu, Mar 27
