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Stock Market Valuations
At the start of the week, the major indexes reached record highs: the S&P 500 rose about 1.2% on Monday (Oct 27), the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed ~0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped ~1.9%.
Bad News Doesn't Matter
A key anchor for the market was softer-than-expected inflation data, which reduced fears of aggressive rate hikes and bolstered expectations that the Fed could begin easing policy.
Do Bank Earnings Hold The Key?
Tech, especially semiconductor and AI-related stocks, were a strong driver. For example, Broadcom surged nearly 10 % after an AI-processor deal with OpenAI.
Are Tariffs Really To Blame?
The sharp reversal on Friday was triggered by renewed threats of a 100% tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls from the U.S. side.
Is There An Ambush Coming?
Encouraging inflation data (PCE) helped lift sentiment, reinforcing hope for continued interest rate cuts.
Golden Cross Vs. Death Cross
When traders talk about momentum shifts in the market, two terms that often come up are the Golden Cross and the Death Cross.
Buy Baskets, Short Breaks, Trust The Close: How I Trade Late-Summer Markets With TradeZero
Seasonal weakness, rotation among large-cap tech leaders. Bob explains his step-by-step process and the exact TradeZero tools he uses to size positions, set alerts, and execute with discipline.
Friday Jobs Whiplash, Monday Confirmation, and a Swing Setup I Like
Bob breaks down why Friday’s jobs reaction is rarely the real move, how he uses a Percent B confirmation on broad indices, and a step-by-step swing setup in a discount-focused retailer using TradeZero charts, alerts, and closing-basis risk control.
It's Still September
The Fed’s meeting on September 16-17 was front and center. Markets largely expected a 25 basis point cut, and commentary/trends pointed toward more cuts later in the year.
Are Rate Cuts Factored In The Market?
Softer inflation signals, less-robust labor reports, and mixed economic data reinforced market expectations that the Fed will cut rates at its next policy meeting.