The U.S. equity market has reached a near-term high. The hardest task now is not finding opportunities, but determining what the current volatility actually means. A pullback could be a minor interruption within a consolidation phase, or it could mark the start of a decline. An attempt to move higher could quickly reverse, or it could shift the entire trading range to a higher level. This is the crossroads at which U.S. equities now stand. $标普500ETF(SPY)$ $标普500(.SPX)$ $标普500波动率指数(VIX)$ $SP500指数主连 2612(ESmain)$

News over the weekend of an attack on an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that caused casualties prompted concern and discussion about what might happen next in the Middle East. Yet oil did not rise at the start of this week as many had expected. After opening slightly higher, it has now fallen by more than 1%. That does not mean oil’s upward path has ended. On the contrary, if the pullback lasts long enough and goes far enough, oil could still retest its highs, especially if accompanied by new U.S. actions. After a substantial rebound and recovery, WTI crude oil repeatedly produced “9” signals on the daily chart and eventually began to pull back around mid-September. Bears are now testing trendline support dating back to July, and a break below it is quite possible. With no new geopolitic

As the midterm elections approach, there has been a steady flow of signs of easing tensions in Trump’s foreign policy. First came renewed talks with Iran over the strait: although they have produced no result, the situation has not deteriorated further. Then came a Russia–Ukraine “energy ceasefire” over the weekend. Taken together, these developments suggest that Trump does not want any major upheaval before the midterms and is aiming to keep things as stable as possible. The latest U.S. CPI data will be released this week. As long as the reading does not exceed market expectations, the probability of a Fed rate hike at its October meeting is unlikely to rise much. We therefore expect markets to be broadly range-bound this week. Gold Is Back Near 4,100: Another Chance to Buy the Dip? As lo

English version： U.S. Dollar: 102.1–101.6 Is the Key Range On October 8, the U.S. Dollar Index rallied but failed to break above its previous high before pulling back, closing the day with a bearish candle featuring a long upper wick. In my view, near-term upward momentum has weakened somewhat. For October 9, my initial focus is on the 102.1–101.6 range. If the index continues to struggle to break decisively above resistance, a pullback in the dollar could provide support for gold.$美元指数(USDindex.FOREX)$ Gold: The Intraday Bias Remains Bullish as Long as 4,130 Holds Gold traded within a roughly $40 range on October 8, with repeated intraday swings as buyers and sellers battled for control. Nevertheless, the daily candle cl

Last night, I hosted a livestream on Tiger’s futures channel to discuss shifts in the U.S. dollar cycle. We explored whether it was time to buy the dip in gold, along with trading approaches for currencies, crude oil, and U.S. equities. If you missed the livestream, you can watch the replay here >> 假期中美長債利率先升後降，黃金抄底的時機到了嗎？ - To The Moon Below, I have organized the key takeaways from the session and my main trading views by topic. I hope this will give those who did not have time to attend a quick overview of my perspective on the current market. First, a brief introduction to my background: My Main Takeaways from This Session

Although last week brought important data, including the nonfarm payrolls report, and some market moves, the more significant development was a change in the foreign exchange market. We had previously believed that the dollar faced the risk of a substantial decline, against the backdrop of what we saw as the weakening U.S. military strength and overall national power demonstrated by its strikes on Iran. But with recent moves in the U.S. bond market proving increasingly difficult to control, there is now reason to suspect that maintaining the dollar’s relative strength would better serve the United States’ broader interests. From a technical perspective, the dollar may also be entering a new phase. The U.S. Dollar Index is an important reference point for assessing the dollar and the broade

Last week’s October nonfarm payrolls report came in below market expectations overall, providing a sharp contrast to September’s exceptionally strong reading. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the market now puts the probability of a rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s October meeting below 30%. The probability of two hikes by December has also fallen from 60% to less than 20%, suggesting that the market is gradually coming around to a more moderate Fed rate-hike path. Attention will therefore shift back to U.S.–Iran talks and developments around the U.S. midterm elections. Financial markets may subsequently price in their expectations for the election outcome. If Trump’s Republican Party falls behind, pressure on the Fed to cut rates could ease, which may be unfavorable for rate-sensitiv

Weekly Overview Treasuries are the market’s pricing anchor. With the 10-year Treasury yield above 5%, equities, gold, and crypto assets all need to be reassessed in light of high-rate pressure. The Treasury Department’s earlier buybacks failed to reverse the trend in long-dated bonds. A peak in yields still needs confirmation. If oil remains range-bound, and with the two remaining rate hikes expected this year already priced in, the rise in yields may slow. But an escalation in U.S.–Iran tensions or more hawkish statements from the Fed could change that assessment. The conditions for a bond rebound are building. CTAs’ positioning in 10-year Treasuries is low, while speculative net positions in 10-year Treasuries have moved from deeply bearish to neutral, increasing the possibility of a bon

English version: If there is only one number worth watching closely in today's market, it is probably the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. It is no longer just a KPI for bond traders; it has become a common pricing anchor for U.S. equities, gold, crude oil and even Bitcoin. With that anchor pushed to a historic high of 5.2%, and the market having priced in both of the remaining rate hikes this year, a more important question arises: How much higher can it go? $美国2年期国债收益率(US2Y.BOND)$ $美国10年期国债收益率(US10Y.BOND)$ $美元ETF-PowerShares DB(UUP)$ I. One Master Switch Holds the Reins of Every Asset Let me start with the c

Gold: The Short-Term Structure On September 28, with gold trading around $4,228.615, down approximately 0.06%, my short-term view was bearish. Central-bank gold purchases and concerns about U.S. government debt remained longer-term sources of support, but a stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields were exerting more immediate pressure on gold.$微型10年美債收益率主連 2609(10Ymain)$ $微型30年美債收益率主連 2610(30Ymain)$ $30年美債主連 2612(ZBmain)$ $10年美債主連 2612(ZNmain)$ On the 30-minute chart, gold formed a swing high near 4,318, then made a series of lower high

Chinese leaders visited the United States last week. Even by the time the visit ended and the official readout was released, there were few concrete measures or signed agreements. Apart from the easing of trade tariffs that the market had widely anticipated, there was little of particular note. The lack of a major domestic publicity push around the visit’s outcomes is also telling. Clearly, Trump hopes to generate a series of positive developments ahead of the midterm elections to bolster his electoral prospects. In addition to the Chinese visit, there was news last week of U.S.–Iran talks, but that, too, amounted to more talk than action, with no tangible outcome yet. Any further impact on oil prices and inflation may therefore have to wait until after the midterms. For financial markets

  🌟🌟🌟The important question I must answer in order to balance risk & return in advanced short put trading is "At what price would I be happy to own 100 shares of this stock if the market crashes tomorrow?" If I want to maximise income while keeping panic at zero, I must anchor my strike price to a value where I actively want to be assigned. Eg: $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ which is currently trading at USD 559.82 due to high demand wave & big target price upgrade from analysts.  AMD has a high IV. This means its options premiums are attractive. Let's look at USD 480 Strike Price expiring in 30 days.  The options market is pricing this USD 480 Put at a premium of USD 15. I execute a Sell to Open contract. I collect USD1500

Grateful for the Gains, Looking Ahead A little reflection on Tesla, SpaceX, and the opportunities that come with staying patient and disciplined in the markets. Tesla continues to be one of the most fascinating names in the market, with investors watching closely as the company pushes further into autonomy, robotics, Cybercab and the long-awaited Roadster. At the same time, SpaceX represents another major piece of the broader innovation story surrounding Elon Musk, from space technology and satellite connectivity to the possibilities that could reshape entire industries. For me, the biggest takeaway is not simply the price movement, but the importance of having the patience to let a trade develop and the discipline to take profits when the opportunity presents itself. I'm genuinely gratefu

I would choose Option D. I'm still bullish on Micron over the long term, so I see this pullback as an opportunity rather than a reason to panic. I'm not trying to catch the exact bottom. Instead, I'm adding gradually while keeping cash available if the sector weakens further. For me, the investment thesis hasn't changed. AI infrastructure, HBM demand, and data center memory growth remain intact, even as the market resets valuations after the earlier rally. That's why I'd rather accumulate quality companies at better prices than react emotionally. History has shown that the best long-term returns often come from buying quality businesses during periods of fear. If volatility remains high, I'd also consider a cash-secured put at a price where I'd genuinely be happy to own more shares. The p

Short $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ for months. Got smoked into $280. Sat short and sold puts on it to monetize vol while I waited. Bought it back into last week’s selloff.