The Trading Post | 06.02.25

Good morning,

Trump spikes steel tariffs, Powell preps the mic, biotech gets bought, OPEC+ shakes up oil, and China’s throwing diplomatic daggers.

Master a fast, repeatable intra-day options strategy designed to capture explosive moves and exit before volatility crushes your profits—all for just $29. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 05.30.25 market close.

Market News

• China Tensions Return: U.S.-China relations are back in the hot seat. Beijing claims Washington violated key trade agreements. Futures are cooling fast. Investopedia

• Tariffs Incoming: Trump says steel tariffs jump to 50% on June 4. U.S. steel stocks are already flexing in the premarket. IG

• Powell at 1 PM ET: Fed Chair speaks this afternoon. Expect markets to hang on every vowel, especially with Trump begging for rate cuts. CNBC

• Oil Pops 4%: OPEC+ boosts output modestly, but geopolitical tensions send crude climbing. Energy stocks smell blood. Bloomberg

• Biotech M&A: Sanofi scoops up Blueprint Medicines in a $9.5B deal. Shares popped 27% premarket. Investopedia

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Stop Getting Crushed by Market Whiplash 

You know the frustration: you pick the right option, the stock moves your way, and you still lose money. The culprit? Bad timing, volatility crush, and exit strategies that fail when you need them most. 

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What makes this different? The IEME system (Identify, Enter, Manage, Exit) gives you a complete framework for high-probability setups. You'll learn Rob's process for spotting explosive tickers before they move, plus a crystal-clear exit strategy that locks in profits while other traders are left guessing. 

The best part? You can trade this with as little as one contract, making it accessible regardless of account size. No complex systems to master—just a defined, repeatable approach you can start using the same day. 

For just $29, you get the full live training, downloadable manuals, and 30 days of access to recordings. If you're tired of watching profits vanish due to poor timing, this focused strategy could be exactly what your trading plan needs. 

All trading involves risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) - Monday (BMO) 

Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

You can be a walking Bloomberg terminal, fluent in chart patterns and earnings multiples, but if your stomach folds like a lawn chair every time the market sneezes, none of it matters. Trading success isn’t about IQ — it’s about EQ (Emotional Quotient). It’s about not panic-selling at the lows or FOMO-buying at the highs while CNBC plays dramatic music in the background.

The stomach is the organ of conviction. It’s the part of you that holds firm when your brain is screaming “RUN.” Train it well, and you'll ride the market's rollercoaster like a pro. Fail to, and you’re just another smart person making dumb trades.