Platinum has delivered one of the strongest recurring winter seasonal patterns in precious metals, averaging nearly +8% from early December into February with an 84% historical win rate. This Q1 bias aligns with three consecutive years of projected market deficits and sustained physical tightness. Seasonality and structural scarcity continue to reinforce a compelling tactical and macro investment case.
Amazon is entering one of its strongest historical trading windows just as investor attention turns to its upcoming earnings and the health of AWS. From October to November, Amazon shares have gained with an 80% win rate. Yet, concerns about cloud competition, AWS reliability, and market positioning add complexity to this otherwise bullish seasonal setup.
Microsoft’s record-breaking $4 trillion valuation highlights its AI strength, but history suggests mid-September often brings weakness for the stock. Seasonality shows Microsoft has a decline between September and October, raising caution for investors as technicals hint at overextension.
Apple’s strong seasonal window from August to September has historically delivered an average return of +5.03% with a 72% win rate. This year, the bullish trend meets key macro events like earnings, tariff risks, and major leadership changes. A breakout could align technicals with seasonal strength.
Bitcoin’s late summer performance has historically been weak, with an average return of –0.21% and only a 30% win rate from August 2 to October 1 over the past 10 years. Even in strong years, this period tends to bring volatility or consolidation. As Bitcoin trades above $120,000, a seasonal pullback may offer a strategic dip-buying opportunity.
Intel has a troubling track record from late July to late August, averaging a –8.51% return over the last 15 years with only a 33% win rate. Despite recent restructuring headlines lifting the stock, history suggests caution. With earnings due on July 24, the stage is set for a possible seasonal selloff. Guidance clarity and AI progress will be key.
Tesla shares are entering a historically weak period, averaging a –2.06% return between 23 July and 1 August over the past decade. Only 22% of trades were winners in this window. With earnings approaching and macro pressures mounting, seasonal headwinds could compound downside risk. Weak deliveries and market share erosion add to the bearish setup.
Silver typically shows strength from July 17 to July 31, delivering a 1.59% average return with a 64% win rate over the past 25 years. With hedge fund positioning stretched and open interest hitting critical highs, the market may be on the verge of a breakout.
UK CPI data has historically pressured GBP/USD lower, especially when inflation prints fall short of expectations. Over the past 10 years, GBP/USD has shown an average drop of –0.03% on CPI days with a 47% win rate. With the BoE signaling a dovish stance, traders may respond quickly to any weak inflation surprise. This setup could once again lead to a familiar summer decline for sterling.
H2O America enters one of its strongest seasonal periods with a +1.63% average gain from July 14 to July 26, based on historical data. A potential $540 million water utility acquisition in Texas could catalyze a breakout. Seasonal momentum and deal speculation may align to break the long-standing downtrend.
