LIVE: Why This Market Could Catch You Off Guard

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Don Kaufman here. 

I know you’ve felt it too — this market feels like it’s slowing down after yesterday. 

But don't be fooled. 

Beneath the surface, the volatility futures are near their highest levels, and we’re seeing something incredibly rare: volatility in backwardation heading into the holidays.

This isn’t normal, and it’s a major red flag for anyone navigating these markets. 

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Why volatility is flashing warning signs: The VIX is backward — something we almost never see during the holidays. What does it signal about the next market moves?

  • The Fed Fallout: Powell just shifted the outlook for interest rates in 2025. Here’s how those moves could crush some stocks while rewarding others.

  • Triple Witching Chaos: Options, futures, and index expirations collide today — here’s how this could create a trading minefield (or opportunity).

  • Inflation’s Sneaky Impact: What today’s inflation report tells us about the Fed’s next steps — and the stocks poised to thrive if rates creep back up.

  • Why Powell’s “well-calibrated” comment matters: The hidden message behind his words that could change how you trade for the rest of the year.

This isn’t just market theory — this is actionable insight that could make or break your trades in the coming days.

Join me, along with Blake Young and Brandon Chapman, at 8:45 AM ET for this free TheoTrade Live session.

Seats are filling fast, and I want to make sure you’re there to hear this.

To your success,
Don Kaufman