The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets

The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets

by David Coulling Comment Closed
The AI Energy Boom of 2026: Why Power Demand Is the Real Story Behind Today’s Markets Mid-May 2026 finds the stock market in an interesting spot. The S&P 500 delivered one of its strongest April performances in recent memory — up over 5% with multiple record closes. Yet as we move through May, volatility has returned amid hotter-than-expected inflation readings, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and questions about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. While headlines focus on tech earnings and short-term swings, a much larger, multi-year structural shift is underway: the explosive growth in electricity demand driven by Artificial Intelligence. This isn’t hype — it’s a fundamental change that’s creating clear opportunities for stock traders who know how to read the bigger picture. The Market in Mid-May 2026 April 2026 was impressive. The S&P 500 rose around 5.3% for the month, pushing the index to fresh all-time highs near 7,165 at one point. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from the technology and semiconductor sectors, helped...
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Gold Volatility & FOMO Traps: How VPA Reveals the Truth Behind the Price Action

Gold Volatility & FOMO Traps: How VPA Reveals the Truth Behind the Price Action

by David Coulling Comment Closed
This video focuses on the recent price action of gold futures on the daily chart, in particular, the volatility that sent the precious metal plummeting. However, volume price analysis reveals the truth behind the price action and the trap move created by market makers and insiders. 00:21 Introduction to gold futures and time frames 00:21 The speaker introduces the Ninja Trader platform and mentions that there is about an hour to an hour and a half left in the trading session. They plan to analyze the GC contract, which represents gold futures, across six different time frames ranging from 15 seconds to daily. The speaker notes that typically, the focus is on intraday charts for indices during these sessions. 00:53 Focus on daily chart and the importance of volatility 00:53 The speaker discusses focusing on the daily chart for gold rather than faster time frames to better understand market dynamics. They explain that the daily chart provides a classic example of entrapment. It reveals how volatility across time...
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