The Subtle Trap Even Successful Traders Fall Into
Hey friend, Fed Chair Powell is giving his press conference right now. Expect volatility as the market digests his comments. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes closed lower yesterday, with the Dow’s...
View ArticleThe Most Likely Path Forward
Hey, Ross here: The question on every trader’s minds – what’s the most likely path forward for the market? Let’s take a look. Chart of the Day Source: @jasongoepfert via X This chart shows how the...
View ArticleDid the Market Surprise You Yesterday?
Hey, Ross here: In yesterday’s newsletter, I told you that, under Powell, the market has tended to fall significantly on “Fed Days”. That’s exactly what happened – even though the Fed cut rates as...
View ArticleThe Right Trading Attitude in Troubled Times
Hey friend, The volatility spike came to pass. Let’s see how the index directions have been affected. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes closed lower yesterday in the worst day for the markets since...
View ArticleThis Time It’s Different?
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleThe Formula for Trading Success in 2025
Chart of the Day This is basically a chart showing how the S&P 500 has performed dating back to 1950. Years where the index rose at least 20% are marked in gold… And as you can see, these 20+%...
View ArticleThe Right Way to be Greedy When Others are Fearful
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleDon’t Let This Flush You Out
Hey, Ross here: Let’s look at an interesting chart that reveals just how “top heavy” the US stock market has become. Chart of the Day Source: @allstartcharts via X This chart shows the ratio between...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Trust Your Instincts in Trading
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleIs a Market Correction in the Cards?
Hey, Ross here: It was a choppy day in the markets yesterday, with stocks opening strong but ending the day sharply lower. So let’s look at a chart examining whether we have real cause of concern....
View ArticleDon’t be a “Repeat Trader”
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleHow to Take Advantage of “Fearful” Investors
Hey, Ross here: Welcome back. In case you weren’t aware, stock markets were closed yesterday in remembrance of late President Jimmy Carter, so this newsletter was on a break as well. This is a...
View ArticleCan You Look “Under the Hood” of the Market?
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleLooking Through the Market Noise
Hey, Ross here: I’m writing this newsletter before the big CPI data comes out this morning. Obviously, what the data reveals could send the market moving in either direction in a significant way. But...
View Article99% of Trading Depends on This
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleWhat the Bond Market is Telling Me
Hey, Ross here: Although yesterday morning’s CPI data was mixed, investors took it very positively. It was a good day for the bulls – but I want to see more confirmation first. In the meantime, let’s...
View ArticleHow to Unlock a Virtuous Cycle in Your Trading
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleBears About to Get Flushed Out?
Hey, Ross here: Welcome to the last trading day of the week. Just a reminder that the stock market will be closed Monday for MLK Day, so this newsletter will resume Tuesday morning after today. Let’s...
View ArticleWhat Pullbacks Tell Us
The latest Core PCE data came in just below consensus, signaling that the Fed may continue focusing on economic growth rather than battling inflation. Markets initially reacted with gains but pulled...
View ArticleA Rebound in Participation
Hey, Ross here: Let’s start the day by looking at a chart showing how market participation has rebounded in the past few days. Chart of the Day This is the percentage of stocks trading above their...
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