Twas a week before Christmas, and all through the Street,
The markets were restless; no calm at the seat.
The kitchens were quiet, with coffee and glowing screens,
With parents half-watching the news in between.
The headlines were heavy; they came fast and thick,
With Trump back in power and tariff-talk tricks.
Up north, the new Carney-led house felt the glare,
As minority politics hung in the air.
AI was the buzzword - in ads and advice -
Promising fortunes at lightning-fast price.
While Gold touched new highs, a familiar old play,
When fear seeks a shelter and nerves slip away.
Each hour brought "breaking" and another sharp take,
Another bold guess on what markets might break.
But through every headline, one lesson appears:
That patience and prudence outlast all the fears.
So if you must dabble, keep discipline near,
A sound, steady plan is the winner this year.
With goals that are settled and risks understood,
Diversified, balanced, and quietly good.
No plan was rewritten; no panic took lead,
Just sticking to what was designed to succeed.
A week before Christmas, the message is clear:
The best plans feel boring. They work year to year.
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