The Fed just cut rates for the first time since December 2024, citing cracks in the labor market. Here’s a breakdown the 11–1 vote, the politics behind the dissent, and what traders should watch next.
Trump’s economic advisor just joined the Fed without resigning from the White House. Meanwhile, the same Fed governor the president tried to fire is still voting. This isn’t about rate cuts anymore. It’s about control — and traders need to be ready.
Rate cuts aren’t bullish — they’re a red flag. By the time the Fed acts, the damage is done. Learn how to position for late-cycle pain with smart, defensive trades before the real fallout begins.
The market looks easy, which is exactly when traders blow up. Don’t get cute. Get disciplined.
Sticky inflation and a sharp rise in jobless claims are putting the Fed in a tough spot ahead of next week’s rate decision. Here’s what traders need to know, and how to stay one step ahead.
Lower producer prices sparked another market pop, but smart traders aren’t reacting to headlines. They’re trading the chop, getting paid on probabilities, and letting the noise burn everyone else. Here’s how to play it right.
Friday’s jobs report sent mixed signals, but the real market mover hits Wednesday: CPI. Plus a look ahead at a zero-day options workshop coming soon.