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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
The True Game of the Markets
Hey friend, We got the latest weekly jobless claims numbers this morning, which came in slightly below expectations – a good sign for the labor market. In...
What to Think About the Markets
Home prices surprised to the upside this morning, and business sentiment quietly improved too—small wins that hint at a sturdier economy. But while headlines stay busy, markets often get oddly calm at year-end as pros step away and trading volume thins out. In today’s Daily Nugget, I break down why...
Timely Reminder for a Painful September
Hey friend, We got some manufacturing data this morning, which presented an overall mixed picture. Tomorrow, we get the job openings numbers and on Friday –...
Simple Yet Effective Trading Advice
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...
Why the Market Fell After the Rate Cut
Hey, Ross here! When the Fed cuts rates while the S&P 500 is at or near all-time highs, history shows a clear pattern: the index tends to be up 9.8% a year later. But in the short term, it's a different story. One month after the cut, the median return is negative, especially when factoring in...
A Prime Positioning Opportunity
Hey friend, The Fed did as expected yesterday, cutting rates by a quarter point. And weekly jobless claims numbers ticked up a little, though it was in line...
Will This Satisfy the Fed? (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 September 1, 2023 Non-Farm Payroll numbers were released this morning showing an increase to 3.8%. This is what the Fed wants to see, which was the most sticky of inflation factors over the past year. This […]
The “F Word” for Thriving During Volatility
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...
Most Traders are Incapable of Doing This
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...
A market that’s making all the right moves
Good morning, Traders! So far, so good for Nasdaq futures (NQ). Both the long-term and short-term directions are up as the market continues to move toward the 14895.5 price point in the current rally! That means there’s plenty of opportunities to trade the NQ and make money! As you’ll see in our timeframe analysis, the market rebounded … The post A market that’s making all the right moves appeared first on Josh Daily Direction.
How to Slice Through the Market Noise
Hey friend—Ross here. We were supposed to get the official jobs report today, but the shutdown pushed it back. No worries—I’m still tracking fresh signals: services data landed about as expected, and major indexes keep pressing higher across short-, medium-, and long-term trends. In today’s note, I...
Feeling A Bit TOO Excited?
Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving as we start a new (shortened) trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Bad news is good news again, and all indexes ended last week higher after a rise in unemployment numbers sparked hopes that the Fed will put a stop to its rate hiking cycle. All […]
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