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Market Analysis and Fed Policy The Federal Reserve delivered the expected rate cut following Jerome Powell’s press conference, but market volatility persisted until investors received clear language indicating multiple future rate cuts before year-end. This forward-looking commitment represented a significant shift from previous…

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Federal Reserve Policy Market participants are anticipating a quarter-point rate cut announcement with expectations building for three cuts rather than a single jumbo reduction. The critical factor will be the Fed’s press conference at 2:30 PM, where dovish language could signal aggressive rate-lowering plans for the remainder of…

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Federal Reserve and Market Outlook The Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for the following day carries high expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut, with market participants viewing a 50 basis point cut as unlikely given current political pressures surrounding the central bank. Recent court decisions have upheld restrictions…

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Federal Reserve Meeting and Rate Cuts Market participants are positioning for a 25 basis point rate cut at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, with widespread consensus that monetary policy easing is imminent. The discussion centers on whether a 50 basis point cut would signal economic weakness rather than policy…

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Introduction

The markets are riding high on post-FOMC momentum, with traders navigating the classic dilemma of whether to stay long or start hedging against an inevitable pullback. In this trading session review, the focus centers on a savvy SPY put hedge that’s currently underwater – but for all the right reasons, as the broader portfolio…

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Market Conditions and Analysis Major equity indices are exhibiting classic overbought characteristics, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq displaying RSI readings approaching or exceeding 80. The markets have experienced a remarkable 36.5% rally since the April lows, yet this advance has occurred on progressively declining…

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Trading ETFs with Mechanical Systems ETFs can be traded using mechanical systems with both advantages and disadvantages compared to individual stocks. While ETFs move more slowly due to their diversified nature, making trends easier to follow, the percentage gains are significantly smaller than individual stocks. A stock like…

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09-15-25/ Coaching Session

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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts Market momentum continues to build on expectations of highly likely Federal Reserve rate cuts next week. The primary debate centers on whether the announcement will trigger a “sell the news” event short-term, despite the underlying long-term bullish trajectory remaining intact. Market…

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CPI/Inflation Data Release The morning’s Consumer Price Index data triggered significant market volatility, with futures experiencing dramatic swings immediately following the release. Initial reactions showed a sharp downward move followed by a complete reversion to starting levels, demonstrating the algorithmic nature of…

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Market Rally and All-Time Highs Markets opened at fresh all-time highs Wednesday morning, continuing a momentum-driven rally that bears striking resemblance to the pandemic-era price action when quantitative easing propelled stocks to consecutive new highs throughout the year. The S&P 500 has gained 81% since October…

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