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Hello, my friend!
Dow Jones has finally caught up.
After trailing behind for some time, it has now broken above its all-time highs and aligned with the Nasdaq and S&P 500.
The long-standing divergence between the “old money” index and its growth-oriented peers is officially behind us.
While we are primarily intraday traders, it’s always valuable to step back and look at the bigger picture.
➤ These broader market alignments help keep our mindset grounded, especially on days when price action feels choppy or uncertain.
➤ A balanced market across the major indices often brings clearer opportunities - and reminds us why patience and context matter.
➤ At the end of the day, our main priority remains protecting what we’ve worked so hard to build on our prop funded accounts.
💨 Staying vigilant isn’t just smart trading - it’s how we turn consistency into longevity in this business.
When your session is over, feel free to drop in and let me know how the day went. I’ll reply personally. In a world full of streams, group chats, and noisy communities, a simple one-on-one check-in can make a real difference.
✨ You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Headline Impulses
Today’s Economic Calendar.
A relatively light and “cooler” day on the data front:
8:15 AM – US ADP Weekly Employment Change (est. -42.25k)
8:55 AM – US Redbook YoY (est. 8.1%)
10:00 AM – Richmond Fed Composite Index (est. -43)
1:00 PM – US 5-Year Note High Yield (est. 3.955%)
1:00 PM – US 5-Year Note Bid-to-Cover (est. 2.330)
3:55 PM – Fed’s Cook Speaks
No major red-tier events, which should support a more measured trading environment.
Key Market Impulse – Last 24 Hours
The dominant theme has been progress on US-Iran ceasefire and peace talks.
Reports of a potential deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased oil price concerns and provided a tailwind for risk assets.
The news triggered a sharp spike in the Nasdaq and left a gap on the Sunday futures open.
That gap remains unfilled so far. As we all know, gaps have a tendency to get filled eventually - something worth keeping in mind as we manage risk around these levels - Watch: NQ 29,675 (the gap area).
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