Welcome to ’The SPY Trader,’ your essential audio resource for trading insights. Broadcasting every few hours, our podcast delivers timely summaries of critical news impacting the markets, expert analysis, and trading recommendations. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting, tune in to stay ahead of market trends and refine your trading strategy with actionable insights. This podcast is AI-generated. Disclaimer: The information provided on ’The SPY Trader’ podcast is for educationa ...
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This podcast is part of my vision to see our children and youth prepared for life during their education, and not just to make a living. A holistic upbringing involves efforts from parents, teachers, the education system as well as the children. Each episode would be a step in this direction.
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New Records: Why the Shutdown Couldn’t Stop the Bulls
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4:17Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1385.The market displayed remarkable resilience this week, hitting new record highs across major indices (S&P 500, Dow) despite a U.S. government shutdown. The rally is primarily fueled by a continued dovish outlook from the Federal Reserve, which investors believe will proceed with planned…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1384.The market is exhibiting robust upward momentum, hitting alltime highs fueled by AI euphoria and the Fed's dovish pivot, which is driving rate cuts and strengthening tech valuations. This episode analyzes the puzzling decoupling of strong GDP growth and minimal labor input, arguing tha…
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New Highs & Rate Cut Hopes: The AI Fueling the Bull Market
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4:28Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1383.The S&P 500 continues to hit new highs, successfully shrugging off both a government shutdown and discouraging labor data. Market resilience is fueled primarily by the relentless AI boom driving the Technology sector and reinforced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. St…
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Q4 Chaos: Navigating Shutdown Risks and Rate Cut Expectations
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3:51Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1382.US stock futures are down sharply as the Q4 market opens under the shadow of a government shutdown, immediately wiping out momentum from a strong Q3. While Q2 GDP was robust, softening labor data (unemployment at 4.3%) is driving the expectation of an interest rate cut next month. The …
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Fed Cuts & AI Gains: The New Investment Playbook
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3:51Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1381.As the S&P 500 hovers near alltime highs, propelled by massive tech sector returns (38% YTD in QQQ), the market grapples with sticky inflation and decelerating growth. We analyze the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and outline a strategy focusing on growth (AI, Cloud), quali…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1380.Analyzing the market impact of the Fed's 25 BPS rate cut, we explore the duality of structural growth and sticky inflation. Learn how to maintain core AI/Tech holdings while rotating new capital into ratesensitive defensives like Utilities and Real Estate.…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1379.This week's market outlook calls for extreme volatility driven by two massive forces: the looming US government shutdown deadline and the highly anticipated Nonfarm Payrolls report. We also preview earnings from CCL and NKE, and Tesla delivery figures.…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1378.This week saw extreme volatility as a midweek pullback was overcome by a strong Friday rally, leaving major indices slightly negative. The market witnessed a significant rotation from Growth to Value, powered by revised Q2 GDP hitting 3.8% and surging Energy prices (XLE). Despite posit…
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Policy Pain: Tariffs Slam Healthcare as Yields Spike
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5:30Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1377.Markets fell for the third straight session, driven by twin shocks: new massive proposed tariffs (100% on branded drugs) creating severe policy uncertainty in Healthcare, and surprisingly strong economic data (3.8% GDP) which pushed the 10year Treasury yield to a threeweek high by redu…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1376.Barry Bullish breaks down a volatile week in the market, with U.S. stock futures largely flat after two days of declines. He discusses the Fed's first rate cut of 2025 amidst persistent inflation and a softening labor market. The episode provides an overview of sector performance, incl…
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Market’s Mixed Signals: Your Portfolio Playbook
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6:06Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1375.This episode details a significant market pullback following a rally, driven by profittaking and Federal Reserve warnings on asset valuations. It covers mixed economic signals including a rate cut alongside persistent inflation and declining consumer sentiment. While energy and gold su…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1374.Market Maestro Max dissects the current market, noting the S&P 500's resilience fueled by tech and consumer spending. The episode highlights the ongoing tension between growth optimism and inflation watchfulness, guiding listeners on balancing investments in core tech stocks (like QQQ)…
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Market Peaks & Rate Cuts: Navigating the Bull
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6:24Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1373.US stock markets hit fresh record highs (Dow 46,315, S&P 6,664, Nasdaq 22,631) following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of 2025, dropping rates to 44.25%. Investor optimism is high, driven by USChina trade talks, strong AI sector performance (NVIDIA, Oracle), and robust …
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After the Cut: Inflation, Spending, and Smart Plays
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7:42Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1372.The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a target range of 4.00%4.25% due to a softening labor market, despite inflation remaining elevated at 2.9% yearoveryear. Retail sales showed unexpected resilience, while manufacturing signals were mixed. The market rea…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1371.Captain Candlestick analyzes a recordsetting week for the U.S. stock market, propelled by the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut and optimism around tech giants. While indices hit new highs, the episode highlights a weakening labor market, sticky inflation, and housing market pr…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1370.The U.S. stock market is reaching alltime highs, driven by tech and smallcap strength, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's first rate cut of the year. While bullish momentum is strong, concerns persist regarding elevated inflation, a cooling labor market, and a 'stagflation lite' eco…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1369.This episode breaks down the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of 2025, analyzing its impact on various sectors and the mixed market reaction. It covers macroeconomic factors, geopolitical risks affecting tech, and significant M&A activity. Concrete trading recommendations are …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1368.This episode breaks down today's market, highlighting an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut fueling S&P 500 and Nasdaq record highs, alongside significant company movements from Oracle's AI deals to Tesla's surge. It explores a 'positively cautious' economic outlook, driven …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1367.Host Marty Marketmover unpacks today's surging US stock market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs, largely fueled by expected Fed interest rate cuts and strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla. The episode delves into key economic in…
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Market Kickoff: Fed Expectations & Smart Plays
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7:16Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1366.This episode covers the cautious optimism in the U.S. stock market, with futures showing slight gains ahead of an anticipated 25basispoint rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, despite sticky inflation and a cooling labor market. Key corporate news includes Oracle's AI cloud con…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1365.This episode prepares investors for the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting, where a 25basispoint interest rate cut is widely expected amidst mixed economic data—softening labor markets but persistent inflation. Midas Mike offers insights into market sentiment, the continued AI investment c…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1364.The US stock market experienced significant gains, with major indices reaching record highs, driven primarily by strong expectations of an imminent interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Technology, fueled by AI demand, led sector performance, while investor confidence was bolster…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1363.The market saw a mixed start after record highs on Thursday, with S&P 500 futures flat, Dow down 0.2%, and Nasdaq up 0.1%. Inflation remains elevated at 2.9% CPI in August. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to implement its first interest rate cut of the year (25 basis points) nex…
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Rate Cuts Ahead: Navigating a Shifting Market
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10:04Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1362.The U.S. stock market shows decent yeartodate returns, led by Communication Services, Industrials, and Technology, despite a mixed economic picture. While Q2 GDP rebounded, Q3 expectations are lower, and the labor market is significantly weakening with rising unemployment and major job…
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Market Pulse: Rate Cuts, Tech Surges, and Value Opportunities
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9:45Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1361.This episode covers the early September market trends, highlighting a mixed but upward movement driven by Federal Reserve interest rate cut hopes despite a weakening labor market and persistent inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed gains, with the Nasdaq leading yeartodate. Technolo…
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The Week Ahead: Rates, Inflation, & Strategy
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11:48Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1360.This week's market will be highly sensitive to inflation data (PPI & CPI) as investors weigh strong expectations for a Fed rate cut against elevated S&P 500 valuations and potential correction warnings. We recommend a cautious, defensive posture, favoring value and resilient sectors li…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1359.This week's market saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains driven by big tech, while the Dow declined. Key movers included Broadcom and Macy's surging, Lululemon tumbling, and NVDA, MSFT, and AMZN dipping on tariff warnings. The August jobs report, significantl…
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Market Pulse: Tech Power & Rate Cut Anticipation
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9:09Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1358.Explore the US stock market's mixed signals, with tech soaring on favorable rulings and AI enthusiasm, while other sectors show volatility. We analyze key earnings, tariff impacts, and the macroeconomic landscape dominated by anticipated Fed rate cuts, a softening labor market, and ong…
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Market Crossroads: Inflation, Rates, and Growth
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9:14Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1357.Cash Flow Charlie breaks down September's mixed market signals, covering U.S. GDP growth, persistent inflation, a cooling labor market, and the high probability of a Fed rate cut. The episode also analyzes market performance, sector trends, and offers strategic investment recommendatio…
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September Markets: Fed Focus and Mixed Signals
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3:00Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1356.PostLabor Day, Chartsy Charlie covers positive August market closes despite Friday's dip. The episode highlights conflicting Q3 GDP forecasts, persistent inflation concerns, and the Fed's maintained rates with mixed expectations for a September cut.…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1355.As September begins, the market faces historical headwinds and mixed economic signals despite a strong August rally. While Q2 GDP grew robustly, persistent inflation and a softening labor market create uncertainty. The Fed is anticipated to cut rates, but high valuations, especially in…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1354.This episode prepares listeners for September's first trading week, focusing on the Federal Reserve's potential rate cut amid a softening labor market. However, persistent inflation and robust Q2 GDP growth create uncertainty. The August jobs report on Friday is highlighted as the ulti…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1353.The market experienced a rollercoaster week in late August, reaching record highs midweek before a Friday pullback due to new inflation data. Despite this, August closed with solid monthly gains for major indices. Key drivers included strong GDP revisions and robust earnings from tech,…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1352.This episode delves into the market's mixed signals, highlighting robust yeartodate stock performance driven by tech and AI, alongside underlying caution from persistent inflation, a cooling labor market, and tariff impacts. It discusses the Federal Reserve's likely interest rate cuts …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1351.The S&P 500 hits new alltime highs, but underlying complexities like slower AI chipset growth for Nvidia, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market suggest a nuanced economic picture. Despite strong M&A activity and Q2 GDP growth, new tariffs and consumer anxiety pose challeng…
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Market Pulse: Nvidia, Fed Rates, and Trade Tensions
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9:01Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1350.The market shows a cautious but resilient tone ahead of Nvidia's pivotal Q2 earnings, which is expected to significantly impact the AI sector and broader tech rally. Federal Reserve Chair Powell signaled a potential interest rate cut in September due to labor market risks, though he hi…
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Unpacking the Market: Fed Pivot & Trade Tensions
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9:10Fresh 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 Reser…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1348.On August 25th, 2025, the U.S. stock market is hitting new highs, driven by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's strong indication of a September interest rate cut. Major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are up significantly yeartodate, with market volatility plummeting as a …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1347.The episode analyzes the market's positive reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish signals at Jackson Hole, suggesting potential September rate cuts. It covers the mixed inflation picture, upcoming crucial economic data like the Core PCE Price Index, and the highly ant…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1346.Markets experienced a volatile week, initially declining before surging on Friday following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish speech. Powell signaled a possible interest rate cut at the September meeting, citing job market risks, which spurred broad market gains across the S…
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The Market’s TugofWar: Rate Cuts vs. Inflation
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10:40Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1345.The U.S. stock market is experiencing volatility with mixed sector performance and anticipation of a September Fed rate cut amidst persistent inflation. Key drivers include mixed economic signals, a cooling labor market, and the impact of tariffs. Investment advice focuses on diversifi…
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Market Crossroads: Inflation, Tech & Your Portfolio
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10:28Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1344.The podcast analyzes mixed market signals, including a Q2 GDP rebound tempered by weak underlying demand, persistent inflation with rising consumer expectations, and a cautious Fed holding rates despite market hopes for cuts. It covers a recent tech sector selloff due to valuation conc…
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Market Crossroads: Tech Selloff & Rate Cut Hopes
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11:38Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1343.The U.S. stock market exhibits a mixed performance, marked by a significant selloff in tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla, even as the S&P 500 maintains yeartodate gains. Q2 GDP rebounded, but concerns about underlying economic health persist due to slow domestic demand and plunging pri…
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Market Momentum: AI & Industrials Lead the Charge
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10:11Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1342.The US stock market is hitting record highs, driven by strong corporate earnings and the AI boom, with Industrials surprisingly leading. This episode breaks down key sector performance, economic indicators like inflation and job growth, and anticipates a Fed rate cut. Learn actionable …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1341.This episode provides a comprehensive market update for August 2025, detailing recent record highs in major US indices, a creeping caution driven by chipmaker weakness, and upcoming retail earnings. It delves into the impact of President Trump's international tariffs on companies like …
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1340.This episode covers the market outlook for the week of August 17th, 2025, focusing on the highly anticipated Jackson Hole Symposium and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech. Discussions include persistent inflation, the potential for a September rate cut, the strong labor marke…
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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1339.This episode reviews a mixed but largely upward week in the stock market, with the S&P 500 achieving record closes. It highlights Industrials quietly outperforming Information Technology yeartodate and discusses the topheavy nature of the Tech sector. Healthcare is identified as an und…
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Market Pulse: Highs, Tariffs & The Fed’s Next Move
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11:56Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1338.This episode provides a comprehensive financial update, noting the S&P 500's new high despite mixed Wall Street closures. Industrials are highlighted as top performers yeartodate, outpacing technology, fueled by government spending. Q2 2025 saw strong corporate earnings, but the U.S. e…
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Market Pulse: Rate Cuts, Earnings, and the Shifting Landscape
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13:22Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1337.The U.S. stock market is hitting record highs, fueled by optimism for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and strong corporate earnings, despite underlying concerns like inflation and market concentration. This episode covers key market movements, macroeconomic factors including inflati…
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August Market Pulse: Highs, Hopes, and Headwinds
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8:57Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1336.The US stock market is reaching record highs in August 2025, driven by strong corporate earnings and the high probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new records, supported by tech giants and surprising outperformance from Industrials, the m…
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