Hey friend,
The latest US jobs data this morning was highly positive – showing 228,000 jobs added in March versus 135,000 forecast.
However, the unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.2%.
But of course, the big driver of the markets continue to be tariffs – and markets are continuing to bleed.
The Daily Direction
Note: All indexes closed sharply lower yesterday and opened sharply lower today as well. No change in any index directions.
The Daily Nugget
In markets like this, emotional discipline IS alpha.
You don’t need a crystal ball right now. You need control.
Because when everything’s red, volatility is surging, and nothing feels safe…
The edge isn’t in prediction – it’s in composure.
The traders who come out ahead aren’t the ones chasing every bounce… they’re the ones who stay steady when others unravel.
They know how to think clearly when others can’t.
They’ve seen markets like this before – and they trust process over panic.
That’s the mindset to carry into the weekend.
Step back, breathe, and regroup.
You don’t need to trade through the chaos…
You just need to be ready when clarity returns.
Enjoy the weekend.
The Traders Agency Team
