Trump’s Reason
Trump may want to replace Powell at the Fed (per Bloomberg)—but why? Maybe it’s about pushing rates lower to weaken the dollar and improve trade terms.
Buy It and Buy It?
The S&P 500 closed pretty flat today—up just about 0.1%—but that’s within 2% of its all-time high. Not bad, considering there’s still no formal trade deal on the table… just a little “hopeium” and some chatter out of London.
Pullbacks I Expected
The market was off a touch today—S&P down 0.4%—but a few overvalued names I’ve been talking about dropped even more.
Trade Location and Timing
Spotting a breakout before it happens? That’s where edge comes from.
Psst! Need a Job?
Job openings came in higher than expected, and fewer people are quitting their jobs. That points to a tightening labor market.
3 Analyses of Volatility
Today we take a deep dive into what volatility – ATR, HV and IV – is really saying about the market.
Hammer Time!
Let’s talk hammer candles — one of the simplest and clearest signs of a potential reversal on a chart.
Why I Love Calendar Spreads
Let’s talk about calendar spreads, a solid time-based option play that can work whether the market moves a little… or barely at all.
News Roundup
Markets ripped higher today — SPY up 2%! Trump’s delay on the 50% EU tariffs until July gave the market a lift, and even a midday dip couldn’t stop the rally.
Don’t Fear the Repo!
The market was bouncing all over today, but the real story might be in the last 10 minutes. That’s when a low-key press release came out from the New York Fed announcing new morning standing repo operations.
Timing Reduces Risk, Increases Profit Potential
One of the easiest ways to reduce risk and boost trade potential? Better timing. It’s not just about what you trade—it’s when you trade it.
Biggest Thing in the Market
0DTE (zero days to expiration) options now make up over 50% of S&P 500 options volume—and that trend is still growing.
Kinda Weird…
Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating Friday, and you’d think that would rattle markets, right? But stocks barely flinched.
Good All Year
Are You Trading or Gambling?
Don’t force your views on the market. Step back, adjust with a level head, and follow the data. That’s how you stay a trader—not a gambler.
Broken Wing Butterfly
Fake Out!
What’s in the US-UK Trade Deal?
Best Tips for Bollinger Bands
Bollinger Bands are incredibly versatile: they can signal overbought/oversold conditions, help with trend identification, and guide neutral or breakout strategies depending on band width.
The bottom for PLTR?
Yield Mystery
