Unpacking the Market: Fed Pivot & Trade Tensions
Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1349. The US stock market shows mixed signals of resilience and caution, with the Dow hitting a new high but futures signaling a lower open. The economy expanded in Q2 2025 but shows an 'economic mirage' due to import drops and plunging investment, while inflation persists. The Federal Reserve is signaling a likely September rate cut, but political interference, including President Trump's actions regarding the Fed and escalating tariffs (on India, China, and ending 'de minimis' exemptions), are unsettling markets. The AI sector faces…
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