The Trading Post | 06.03.25

June 03, 2025

Good morning,

US futures dip as trade talks sputter, steel stocks moon on tariff drama, OECD slashes growth forecasts, gold shines while the dollar takes a hit, and today’s economic data could rattle a few cages.

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 06.02.25 market close.

Market News

  • Futures Fall on Trade Stall: S&P 500 futures -0.4%, Nasdaq -0.3%, Dow -0.4% as US-China negotiations hit gridlock again Reuters.

  • Steel Soars, Autos Slammed: Trump’s steel tariffs send Cleveland-Cliffs +27%, while GM, Ford, Stellantis slide over 3% Investopedia.

  • OECD Slashes US Growth: New forecast drops US GDP to 1.6% for 2025 from 2.8%, thanks, tariffs WSJ.

  • Dollar Dips, Gold Rips: DXY down to 98.70, gold +2.5% to $3,370/oz as safe-haven demand returns Reuters.

  • Fed & Factory Orders Incoming: JOLTS and factory data due at 10 AM ET; Fed's Logan & Goolsbee to speak Investopedia.

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

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

Earnings We’re Watching

  • AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) - Tuesday (BMO) 

  • Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD) - Tuesday (BMO) 

Trade Ideas

Consumer Discretionary Select (XLY), Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU), Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOGL), Oracle Corp (ORCL)

Pinduoduo (PDD), PulteGroup Inc (PHM), Atlassian Corporation (TEAM), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN)

Accenture Plc (ACN), Futu Holdings Inc (FUTU), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

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Daily Moment of Zen

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"Amateurs look for challenges; professionals look for easy trades. Losers get high from the action; the pros look for the best odds.”

Dr. Alexander Elder

Why It Matters:

This isn’t just trading advice—it’s a full-blown smackdown of every dopamine junkie clicking buttons like it's a video game. Real pros don’t need the thrill. They want setups that look like layups, not half-court buzzer-beaters with a hand in their face. If you’re hunting for “hard trades to prove you’re smart,” you’re already behind. Let the YouTube scalpers flex on tiny wins and margin calls—our job is to stack the highest probability trades, rinse, repeat, and let boredom pay the bills.