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Good morning, my friend!
It’s Thursday, and the markets are about to get noisy.
I know how easy it is to feel overwhelmed when big numbers drop without warning - that sudden spike in heart rate, the impulse to jump in or hit the exit too early.
That’s exactly why I’m here. This morning’s letter is your calm heads-up.
🎯 My goal is to help you stay one step ahead, so you can trade with clarity instead of reacting with emotion.
🔥 Top 4 Events to Watch Today:
US Core PCE Inflation Data (May) – 8:30 AM ET (Highest Impact)
⇢ The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge.
⇢ This single release shapes Fed rate expectations more than anything else right now.
⇢ Bearish bias if hotter than expected - tech and growth stocks usually sell off on sticky inflation.Q1 2026 GDP Final Revision – 8:30 AM ET
⇢ Final look at Q1 growth.
⇢ Gives the clearest picture of economic momentum heading into Q2 and can shift recession fears or growth optimism.
⇢ Mildly Bullish on in-line or better numbers. A sharp downward revision would be Bearish.Initial Jobless Claims (Weekly) – 8:30 AM ET
⇢ Weekly unemployment claims.
⇢ Real-time read on the labor market. Rising claims can signal weakening consumer strength; stable or falling claims support the soft-landing story.
⇢ Bullish if claims come in-line or lower. Significantly higher claims = Bearish (recession worries).Durable Goods Orders (May) – 8:30 AM ET
⇢ New orders for big-ticket manufactured goods.
⇢ Key signal for business spending and manufacturing health. Weak orders can hint at slower corporate investment ahead.
⇢ Mildly Bearish if much weaker than expected. In-line or better = mostly neutral.
💥 All four major releases drop at the same time (8:30 AM ET) - expect a volatility spike right out of the gate.
➡️ Before the bell rings, take a moment and check your pre-market impulse score. I see the loneliness in this profession every single day - traders sitting alone, making impulsive decisions, and then struggling to recover emotionally. You don’t have to face it alone. I personally read every reply and am here to connect.
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The goal today isn’t to chase every move - it’s to remain disciplined. You’ve got this - trade safe, and I’ll see you on the other side.
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