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Are Business Cycles Still Relevant in 2026 — Or Is This Time Different? Every cycle, the same sentence comes back: "This time is different"  People say business cycles are outdated. That macro doesn’t matter anymore. That central banks, AI, geopolitics — everything changed. But did it really? Or are we just at that exact point in the cycle where people always start believing that? Let’s Talk About Where We Are Right Now If you zoom out and ignore the noise, the structure still looks familiar. We’ve seen: Strong equity rally Liquidity-driven expansion Speculation returning Sector rotations becoming more aggressive This doesn’t look like a new paradigm. This looks like a late-stage bull run . The First Signal: Metals Went Crazy Gold, silver, and commodities were the first to move. When Gold and Silver start running aggressively, it usually tells you one thing: Inflation expectations are rising Fear is slowly entering the system Smart money is ...

 When an asset gets squeezed into a wedge pattern, it typically leads to a significant move once it breaks out. So, which way will US Oil break? While no one can say for sure, technical indicators suggest an upward breakout, whereas fundamental factors, such as a slowdown in U.S. consumer demand, might point to a downward move. However, the potential for brewing geopolitical tensions could drive it higher. The direction of this breakout will have a significant impact on the stock market as well. Time will tell which direction it takes.