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Catalysts can create explosive moves, and our recent $HIMS trade perfectly illustrates how having positions in place before major news breaks can lead to exceptional returns. When entering positions based on technical setups, we never know exactly when news might emerge—or whether that news will be positive or negative. In this case, we were positioned […]

The S&P 500 gained 0.8% this week as markets digested Wednesday’s Fed decision to hold rates steady at 4.25-4.50% and Friday’s stronger-than-expected jobs report. Major indices traded in a tight range through most of the week, with the VIX continuing its downward trend to close at 19.5—still elevated but approaching more normal levels. Chairman Powell’s

The upcoming week is shaping up to be a critical one for markets, as a packed earnings calendar, key economic data releases, and a parade of Fed speakers collide with growing investor unease over policy uncertainty and macroeconomic stagnation. With the S&P 500 down 14% from its February highs and economic risks piling up, traders

Not every trade goes in our favor—and that’s okay. What matters most is how we manage risk when the market moves against us. On this $AMD put trade, the setup looked solid, the plan was clear, but the price action didn’t cooperate. In this post, we’ll break down the trade step-by-step and focus on the

The S&P 500 just logged its worst weekly performance since March 2020, dropping 9.1% and wiping out trillions in market cap. While the market’s steep sell-off may seem like a sudden reaction to tariff headlines, the stage had been set long before. For weeks, we’ve seen signs of growing institutional risk aversion, and last week’s

U.S. stocks closed broadly lower on Friday, capping off a tough week for equities as tariff headlines and rising inflation expectations took center stage. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% for the week, wiping out the prior week’s gains and putting traders back into risk-off mode. Let’s break down what happened, what we were watching going

On March 28, 2025, $AMZN delivered a textbook trade setup that played out beautifully—thanks to a well-defined plan, disciplined execution, and a market that respected the levels we mapped out. Here’s a full breakdown of the trade, which was shared in real time via live alerts in the TW Elite community. The Setup At 10:05

The S&P 500 closed last week flat, and while the Fed held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% as expected, investor conviction still feels shaky. Markets are in a holding pattern, stuck between mixed economic signals, tariff-related uncertainty, and a critical stretch of upcoming data. With quarter-end positioning, April tariffs, and the next jobs report (NFP) on

The Federal Reserve concluded its March 2025 meeting by holding interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, as expected. However, the central bank trimmed its economic growth outlook and acknowledged increasing uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and broader economic conditions. Despite these concerns, the Fed still projects two rate cuts this year, aligning with market expectations. With inflation

The market has been on a rough stretch, with U.S. stocks declining for the third straight week. Last week, the S&P 500 fell 3.1%, officially turning negative for the year. A combination of tariff uncertainty and a weaker-than-expected jobs report has rattled investors, leading to increased volatility. This has been a news-heavy environment, where traders