Welcome to your Weekly Trading Roundup, your go-to source for breaking down what really moved the markets this week—and how to sharpen your trading edge.
This week’s stock market roundup captures a powerful market shift: from fear-driven headlines to all-time highs, fueled by renewed retail interest and surprisingly resilient macro trends.
🔍 Market Highlights
1. From Panic to Goldilocks
The U.S. stock market staged a powerful rebound, flipping investor sentiment from panic to “Goldilocks.” Strong June jobs data, a delay in tariff threats, and expectations of Fed rate cuts helped drive the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new record highs.
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2. Tariff Deadline Looms, but Markets Shrug
Trump’s July 9 tariff decision kept some traders cautious, but markets pushed higher, pricing in limited impact. The broader sentiment? Blasé.
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3. Rally Broadens Beyond Tech
This week’s rally was notable for its breadth. Small-caps, cyclicals, materials, and energy stocks joined the party—an encouraging sign of market health.
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4. Retail Dip-Buyers Are Back
Retail investors poured over $155 billion into U.S. equities this year, massively outpacing professional money managers. That enthusiasm helped drive the Nasdaq 100’s 31% YTD return.
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5. Fed Outlook: Cuts Coming, But Valuations Elevated
The Fed remains on track for 50bps of rate cuts in 2025. Meanwhile, forward P/E ratios on major indices are pushing toward 22x, raising questions about room to run.
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🧠 Trader Psychology & Performance Tips
6. The Power of Calm in Volatility
Market surges can tempt traders into impulsive decisions. Maintaining composure and emotional control during rallies is essential.
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7. Overcoming FOMO in Momentum Markets
When markets are trending, FOMO can sabotage your discipline. Learn to spot the emotional cues that lead to overtrading.
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8. Real-Time Journaling
Elite traders don’t just log trades after the fact—they write down thoughts during the trade. This sharpens awareness and reduces revenge trading.
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9. Build Edge with Structured Pre-Market Planning
Taking 20 minutes each morning to journal setups, macro risks, and psychology targets builds consistency.
10. Risk Sizing is Your Lifeline
No setup is worth a blown account. Use volatility-adjusted sizing and strict stop-loss rules—even in bullish markets.
🔁 Final Thoughts
This weekly trading roundup is more than news—it’s a blueprint. Markets are strong, but that’s when traders make emotional mistakes. Stay focused on your plan, journal in real time, and trade your setups—not the headlines.
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About the Author
Kunal Desai is the CEO of Bulls on Wall Street and one of the first educators to launch a live trading Bootcamp back in 2008. He’s coached thousands of traders and continues to trade daily alongside his students.
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