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Market conditions have changed significantly Trading conditions have deteriorated markedly from the sustained momentum seen between April and October 2025. The market is no longer delivering the explosive upside moves and consistent follow-through that characterized those months. Traders are experiencing increased difficulty…

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Market Futures and Pullback Recovery Futures showed significant gains on Friday morning following just one day of market weakness. The rapid buying response highlighted investor appetite to purchase assets at slightly lower prices. The market had reached all-time highs just two days prior, making the swift recovery…

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Federal Reserve Rate Cut and Powell’s Hawkish Commentary The Federal Reserve delivered the widely expected 25 basis point rate cut, but Jerome Powell’s subsequent press conference introduced significant uncertainty about future monetary policy. Powell explicitly stated that a December rate cut is not guaranteed, marking a…

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FOMC Meeting and Federal Reserve Decision The market has priced in a 25 basis point rate cut with 99.9% certainty according to the FedWatch tool, making any deviation a potential shock. The 2:00 PM announcement itself carries little suspense, but the 2:30 PM press conference will be scrutinized for clues about future policy…

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Market volatility and bullish momentum Trading activity continues to demonstrate the expected volatility, with the bullish bias showing no signs of slowing down. The market extended its previous day’s gap in what has been described as an incredible move. Mental challenges persist for traders dealing with fear of missing out and…

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US-China Trade Negotiations and Tariff Talks Markets are rallying on optimism surrounding upcoming discussions between the United States and China regarding tariffs. The potential for both nations to establish a concrete baseline agreement, rather than continuing to negotiate through media headlines, has generated significant…

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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut Announcement The market is pricing in a 99% probability of an interest rate cut at Wednesday’s FOMC announcement. The real focus centers on the 02:30 press conference, where Powell’s commentary on inflation will be critical. Friday’s market rally served as validation that the Fed will proceed with…

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Introduction

Trading isn’t just about reading charts and timing entries—it’s about showing up mentally sharp and emotionally ready to pull the trigger. In this candid session, a veteran trader breaks down three dead-simple techniques that aren’t about strategy or technical analysis, but about the unglamorous stuff that actually matters:…

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Market Performance and Breadth Analysis Markets continued their ascent to new highs, but the rally’s foundation appears increasingly fragile. The advance/decline line revealed only 34% of stocks advancing versus 62% declining, while just 48% of S&P 500 components trade above their 50-day moving average—down from 55% the previous…

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CPI Inflation Data Release and Market Reaction The morning’s CPI data came in at 3% versus an expected 3.1%, beating expectations and triggering a positive market response. The lower-than-expected inflation reading provided the first significant economic data point after a government shutdown period, giving traders…

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