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De: Manoj Sharma
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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 educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Trading in financial markets involves significant risk, and decisions should be based on your own due diligence and consultation with a professional financial advisor where appropriate. The creators of ’The SPY Trader’ assume no responsibility for any financial losses or gains you may incur as a result of information presented on this podcast. Listener discretion is advised.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economía Finanzas Personales Política y Gobierno
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  • Market Maestro’s Weekly Outlook

    Market Maestro’s Weekly Outlook
    Jul 20 2025
    Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1312. Welcome, astute investors and market enthusiasts, to Spy Trader, your goto podcast for dissecting the week ahead in the financial markets! I'm your host, Market Maestro Morty, and it's 6 am on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, Pacific Time. We're diving deep into the signals, the trends, and the potential moves for the upcoming trading week. Let's get right into it, because in this market, every minute counts.First off, let's recap where we stand. The US stock market is heading into the week of July 21st with a fascinating blend of signals. We've seen some impressive gains lately, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting new alltime highs. For the week ending July 18th, the S&P 500 climbed 0.59%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.51%. These gains largely brushed off some tariff concerns, boosted by solid corporate earnings and betterthanexpected economic data. Looking at the bigger picture, the S&P 500 is up a healthy 5.51% over the past month and a robust 14.38% yearoveryear. Growth stocks, particularly in the technology sector, have been leading the charge.However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. The US economy saw a slight contraction of 0.5% annualized GDP in the first quarter of 2025, mainly due to a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs. While we're expecting a rebound to 0.8% in Q2, the overall annual growth for 2025 is projected to be a bit lower, around 1.7%, due to that tariff uncertainty. The labor market, while still resilient, is showing signs of softening. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in June, and average monthly payroll additions have slowed to 147,000. Wage growth is also declining, hitting 3.7% yearoveryear in June.Inflation remains a persistent headache. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, rose 2.7% annually in June, up from 2.4% in May, and core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, climbed 2.9% yearoveryear. These numbers are still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, which has significantly reduced the chances of an interest rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting on July 29th and 30th. Even though some Fed officials, like Governor Christopher Waller, have floated the idea of a July cut, the prevailing sentiment is a cautious 'waitandsee' approach. The federal funds rate remains in the 4.25% to 4.50% range. Consumer sentiment did tick up in July to a fivemonth high of 61.8 as shortterm inflation expectations eased, but people are still bracing for potential future inflation.Looking ahead to the upcoming week, the economic calendar is a bit lighter, but we do have some key releases. We'll be watching the Flash S&P Global PMIs for early reads on manufacturing and services, Durable Goods Orders which are expected to reverse last month's surge, and Existing and New Home Sales, which are forecasted to show modest gains. Regional Federal Reserve indices will also give us a peek into local economic conditions.The corporate earnings calendar, however, is anything but light. It's jampacked with market movers! On Monday, July 21st, keep an eye on Verizon Communications, ClevelandCliffs, and Domino's Pizza. Tuesday brings us giants like CocaCola, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Philip Morris, Halliburton, SAP, Capital One Financial, and Enphase Energy. We're expecting CocaCola's Q2 results to exceed consensus. Wednesday is huge, with AT&T, General Dynamics, Tesla, Alphabet, IBM, Chipotle Mexican Grill, QuantumScape, and TMobile all reporting. Tesla and Alphabet are significant, and strong advertising results could be a big catalyst for Alphabet shares. Thursday features American Airlines, Blackstone, Honeywell, Intel, and Southwest Airlines. Finally, on Friday, Phillips 66 and Booz Allen Hamilton close out the week.Now, for the analysis and what this all means for your portfolio. The market is definitely in a state of cautious optimism. We've seen strong earnings from many companies, driving the recent highs, but those persistent inflation concerns and the ongoing impact of tariffs are definite headwinds. The Fed's stance of holding rates steady means borrowing costs will remain elevated, which could slowly temper growth.When we look at sector performance from last week, utilities and industrials were the top performers, while energy and healthcare lagged. Yeartodate, industrials, utilities, and technology have been powering ahead.For the week ahead, the Technology and Communication Services sectors, heavily influenced by companies like Alphabet and Tesla, will be critical. If these tech giants deliver strong results, especially with the ongoing buzz around AI demand, it could continue to fuel the rally in growth stocks. But remember, some folks are starting to worry about certain AI stocks
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    6 m
  • Market Moves: Inflation, Rates, and Growth

    Market Moves: Inflation, Rates, and Growth
    Jul 17 2025
    Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1311. Welcome back to Spy Trader, your goto podcast for navigating the twists and turns of the market! I'm your host, Market Maven Max, and it's 12 pm on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, Pacific time. We've got a lot to unpack today as the market continues its fascinating dance. Let's dive right in. The U.S. stock market is showing a mixed but generally upward trend, with the S&P 500 Index, which you can track with ETFs like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, ticker SPY, the iShares CORE S&P 500 ETF, ticker IVV, or the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, ticker VOO, standing at 6294 points. It's up 0.49% today, a healthy 5.24% over the past month, and an impressive 13.52% yearoveryear. The Nasdaq Composite, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, ticker QQQ, has also been hitting new record highs recently. On the macroeconomic front, we're seeing a resilient labor market, but inflation is still being a bit stubborn. The annual inflation rate rose to 2.7% in June, up from 2.4% in May, with core inflation at 2.9%, both still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. We're feeling it at the grocery store, with eggs up over 27% and roasted coffee over 12% yearoveryear. The Federal Reserve has held the federal funds rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50% since December 2024, and with this persistent inflation, a rate cut isn't expected at their July 29th and 30th meeting. Most market watchers are now looking to September for the start of potential 25basispoint cuts. GDP growth has been a bit wobbly, with a 0.5% annualized contraction in the first quarter, partly due to a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs. The secondquarter GDP growth is estimated at 2.4%, but overall annual GDP growth for 2025 is projected to slow down considerably from 2024. The labor market, thankfully, remains a bright spot, with the unemployment rate slightly decreasing to 4.1% in June, and weekly jobless claims falling. Wage growth around 3% is helping consumer spending, even if finding new jobs seems a bit harder. Consumer sentiment is a mixed bag, with some indices stable but still below last year's levels, while others, like the University of Michigan's index, saw a jump in June. Despite some
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  • Tech Surge & Inflation Watch

    Tech Surge & Inflation Watch
    Jul 17 2025
    Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1310. Welcome back to Spy Trader, your daily dive into the market madness! It's 6 pm on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, Pacific time, and I'm your host, Money Mike, ready to break down today's market movers and shakers. Today, the broader US stock market, as tracked by ETFs like SPY and VOO, showed moderate gains, buoyed by continued investor optimism. The tech sector, represented by QQQ and XLK, was a clear leader, pushing higher on the back of strong earnings reports from a few key players in the AI and cloud computing space. Financials, like XLF, also saw some positive momentum, suggesting continued confidence in economic activity. On the flip side, the bond market, specifically ETFs like AGG and BND, edged lower, as persistent inflation concerns weighed on fixed income. Breaking down today's movements, the significant gains in the technology sector, as seen in QQQ and XLK, really tell a story. We're seeing strong investor appetite for growth, particularly in areas like AI and cloud computing, where recent earnings from major tech firms have exceeded expectations. This confirms a trend of growth stocks leading the charge when economic sentiment is positive. For financials, XLF's modest rise hints at a resilient banking sector, benefiting from the current economic growth and potentially higher net interest margins. This suggests a healthy, albeit carefully watched, financial landscape. Now, let's talk about bonds. The slight dip in AGG and BND today is a subtle but important signal. It points to ongoing inflation concerns that are keeping bond yields elevated. This implies that while the stock market is showing resilience, the Federal Reserve might not be in a hurry to cut rates, as it battles persistent inflationary pressures. Healthcare, represented by XLV, remained relatively stable, acting as a defensive anchor in a market with a clear growth bias. Alright, let's talk about what all this means for your portfolio. Based on today's action, if you're an investor looking for growth and are comfortable with the current market valuations, you might continue to look towards the technology sector. For example, considering an ETF like Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) could be a way to gain exposure to the Nasdaq100's leading tech and growth companies. The reasoning here is simple: strong earnings and ongoing innovation, particularly in AI, continue to provide tailwinds for this sector. However, always remember the importance of diversification. Even with tech leading, a broad market ETF like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) remains a solid foundational holding for overall US equity exposure, helping to smooth out sectorspecific volatility. And given the persistent inflation signals we discussed earlier from the bond market, for those looking to balance their equity exposure, you might consider a small allocation to a defensive sector like healthcare, via Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV), or even a bond ETF like iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG), not as a growth play, but as a potential hedge against broader economic uncertainty or if interest rates eventually pivot.
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