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Market Opportunities Before the Opening Bell

“Amid fresh data and Fed whispers, opportunity awaits the vigilant trader who dares to look beyond the noise.”
Hello, my friends!
As we delve deeper into this month’s focus on navigating volatile market events, it’s time to uncover the hidden catalysts that can reshape the trading landscape in a flash.
Markets are in constant flux - on both short and long time frames - so clinging to a single bias can be risky.
Sure, if you plan on holding the S&P 500 indefinitely, inflation may inflate the numbers, but don’t let that give you a false sense of security.
Below is a Catalyst Checklist to help you spot potential game-changers before most traders even start their day:
1. Scan Major News Sources
News Aggregators (e.g., Briefing.com, Seeking Alpha, or your own RSS feed)
Company-Specific Press Releases on official investor relations pages
Economic Calendars (e.g., CPI, GDP, and jobs reports)
2. Review Overnight Price Action
Key Indices Futures (S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq) to gauge overall market mood
Sector-Specific ETFs to pinpoint where momentum might build
Top Gainers/Losers in pre-market to spot early movers
3. Set Alerts & Automations
Automate keywords like “partnership,” “acquisition,” or “guidance revision”
Subscribe to SMS/email updates from credible news services for immediate triggers
4. Map Out Potential Scenarios
Best-Case: If bullish signals align, plan entries and exits in advance
Worst-Case: Identify quick exit strategies or hedges in Options Market if negative news emerges
5. Reassess Risk Management Rules
Pre-set position sizes and stop-loss levels to avoid emotional trading
Allocate capital wisely—don’t let FOMO trump rational strategy
Whether you’re a day trader aiming for short-term profits or an entrepreneur scanning the broader economic horizon, a robust pre-market routine is your best friend.
Market Rundown⚡
Today’s trading session was anything BUT quiet.
Between high-impact economic data drops and a series of Fed speaker comments, market participants were on high alert - especially as tariff talk added another jolt of volatility.

Here’s the quick rundown:
US Core CPI YoY came in at 3.2% (Forecast 3.3%, Previous 3.3%).
US CPI MoM printed at 0.4% (Forecast 0.4%, Previous 0.3%).
Traders are now pricing in a Fed rate cut by July, shifting from the previous expectation of September.
China Commerce Ministry expressed strong dissatisfaction with recent US trade restrictions on China.
Fed’s Williams expects the unemployment rate to remain between 4%-4.25%.
Fed’s Goolsbee called the CPI report “somewhat encouraging, somewhat discouraging.”
Fed’s Barkin noted that while the direction on tariffs under the Trump administration may be clear, the specifics are still uncertain.
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Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse

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