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FOMO vs. Conviction (Don’t Confuse the Two)

Hey friend, The weekly jobless claims data came in this morning significantly under expectations. We also got the latest Q2 GDP estimate, which showed an even...

The Formula for a Good Trade

Hey friend, The biggest narrative influencing the market right now is the “will they won’t they” on rate cuts. This morning’s CPI report will have an impact on...

This Doesn’t Change in the Markets

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 back as the day progressed. Wall Street legend Bob Farrell once said, “A bubble is a bull market in...

This Just Crashed

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Ross Givens

THIS is How You Keep Your Trading Profits

Last week was tough for the markets – but a new week is always a chance for a fresh start. The Daily Direction Note: Another hot inflation report pushed the market downward – causing a couple more index directions to flip negative. The Daily Nugget There are many different strategies for making profits – but […]

Mind the Mental Gap

Most US markets are closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, and I know you’re probably spending some quality time with family and friends. But I wanted to get in touch with a quick note before we all get back to trading tomorrow morning… I talk about mindset a lot because it’s so … The post Mind the Mental Gap appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.

Joshua Martinez

The Harsh Truth About Market Uncertainty

Hey friend, We got the data on new home sales this morning, which showed an unexpected 20.5% jump in single family homes. Tomorrow, we’ll get the usual weekly...

Explosive Earnings and Strong Tailwinds (Market Update from Charles Green)

Charles Green here, Senior Market Analyst here at Traders Agency. Here’s today Market Pulse 360. Market Pulse 360 for May 25, 2023 NVDA’s earnings reported last night were described as “unprecedented” and “unfathomable”. The forecast NVDA provided was even more impressive, having positive externalities for AI and the tech sector in general going forward. The […]

Charles Green

Waiting for an Entry Point? Read This

Hey friend, Here’s how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Most indexes closed flat yesterday as bulls and bears canceled each other out. No change in any directions. The Daily Nugget The stock market will not give you an entry point – you have to uncover one yourself. Trade entry points are […]

The Wrong and Right Types of Risk

Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving as we close out the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: A down day for the markets thanks to mixed earnings and economic reports – but not enough to create any change in the indexes’ directions. The Daily Nugget Understand the difference between risk and intelligent […]

Unnecessary Panic (Don’t Fall for It)

Hey friend, Ross here. After last week's subdued market response to the CPI report, many might overlook the subtle, yet steady gains we're seeing. Here’s the thing about the market: it moves at two speeds—gradually, then suddenly. That sudden leap is where many traders find themselves off-guard...