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Market Conditions and Economic Data Markets opened significantly higher following two days of selling, with traders anticipating CPI data and preparing for PCE data the following day. The economic landscape remains complicated by a 43-day government shutdown that created a gap in data releases, effectively creating a “double…

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Market Rally and Fed Commentary The market experienced a strong rally from approximately 1:00 AM but pulled back as Fed Governor Waller spoke about interest rates. This marks a notable shift in Fed communications, with governors beyond the Chair taking more prominent speaking roles, potentially positioning themselves for new…

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Market conditions and economic data releases – The market opened Tuesday focused on a heavy week of economic data, including jobs reports backlogged from the government shutdown. Key releases include core CPI on Thursday, initial jobless claims, and core PCE plus existing home sales on Friday. The market showed resilience with…

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Market Bias and Current Conditions The market sits just below all-time highs heading into the final full trading week of 2025. Friday saw significant profit-taking with heavy volume across major indices, though futures reversed strongly higher. Notable down moves included Micron dropping $17, WDC falling nearly $11, AMD down $10,…

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Introduction

Trading coach Lynn breaks down the mystery behind those market internals that get thrown around every day—you know, the ADD, TICK, VIX, and ATR that sound important but leave you wondering what you’re actually looking for. In this deep-dive session, she tackles the eternal day trader’s dilemma: how do you tell the difference…

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Breakout Trade Management Strategies and Entry Timing Two primary approaches exist for trading breakouts: aggressive entry using buy stops before the actual breakout occurs, or conservative entry waiting for confirmation after the breakout. The aggressive approach involves placing a buy stop order at the anticipated breakout…

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Year-end market dynamics and sector rotation Markets exhibited typical year-end volatility with capital flowing erratically between sectors. Tech names experienced selling pressure before rallying, while traditional Dow components outperformed. This rotation away from the Magnificent Seven into less popular names reflects a…

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Market volatility and divergence between major indices The market opened Friday with futures down slightly after recovering from bearish premarket action driven by Oracle’s disappointing earnings. A significant divergence emerged across the three major indices, with the Dow breaking out to all-time highs while the S&P 500…

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FOMC Announcement and Federal Reserve Rate Cut Decision The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points as widely expected, with over 90% probability priced into the markets. The decision followed the Fed’s dual mandate of monitoring employment, GDP, and inflation. Dissension emerged within the Fed, with newly…

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FOMC Announcement and Expected Market Volatility Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting represents a potential launching pad for directional volatility that could extend through year-end and into early 2026. The market anticipates a rally following the announcement, but significant factors operate behind the scenes. The Fed…

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