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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