The Trading Post | 06.17.25

June 17, 2025

Good morning,

Trump calls for Tehran's evacuation, AMD lights up the chips sector, Palantir breaks logic (again), solar gets torched, and the Fed is about to do a whole lot of nothing.

Rob Roy's Fibonacci Trading Mastery unlocks the full potential of this powerful technical tool with 22 focused modules that go far beyond basic retracements to reveal high-probability setups across any market. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 06.16.25 market close.

Market News

  • Geopolitical Risk Returns: Trump abruptly leaves the G7 and demands Tehran evacuate. Oil spikes 2%, futures slide 0.5%. Bitcoin drops 3% to ~$106K. Investopedia

  • Fed Set to Do Nothing: 90% odds of no rate change this week. But Powell's presser will be a vibes check on tariffs, inflation, and how many ways he can say "data-dependent." Investopedia

  • Semis Rip Higher: AMD +9%, Lam +4%, Micron +3.8%. NVIDIA now targeting $150. All aboard the AI express. Money Control

  • Green Energy Bloodbath: Senate bill proposes phasing out solar/wind tax credits. Sunrun down 27%, SolarEdge off 21%. Meanwhile, nukes go nuclear. Market Watch

  • Palantir Laughs at Bears: New ATH at $141 despite a P/E ratio over 500. Valuation is a suggestion, not a rule. Finbold

  • 10-Year Yield Climbs: Now at 4.46% — signaling bond traders aren’t buying rate cuts anytime soon. YCharts

  • VIX Drops to 19.11: Either traders are fearless or just forgetful. YCharts

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Master the Math Behind the Markets 

Most traders know basic Fibonacci retracements. Few know how to unlock its full power. 

Rob Roy's Fibonacci Trading Mastery transforms you from line-drawer to setup-hunter with 22 focused modules that reveal six high-probability trade setups across any market. 

This isn't "draw some lines and hope." You'll master projections, extensions, and confluence zones—the sweet spots where multiple Fibonacci levels converge and big moves begin. 

Each module shows real chart examples and live applications. Whether you swing trade or day trade, these techniques give you a mathematical edge most traders never develop. 

The beauty? Fibonacci works across all timeframes and conditions. While other indicators lag, Fibonacci levels are forward-looking—helping you anticipate support, resistance, and reversals before they happen. 

Fibonacci Trading Mastery gives you lifetime access to master these professional-level tools at your own pace. 

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

Earnings We’re Watching

  • Jabil Inc. (JBL) - Tuesday (BMO) 

Trade Ideas

Pinduoduo Inc (PDD), Philip Morris International (PM), Simon Property Group (SPG), Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI)

Home Depot (HD), Lennar Corporation (LEN), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Cloudfare Inc (NET)

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), Coinbase Global (COIN), Chevron Corporation (CVX), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL)

Consumer Discretionary Select (XLY), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), Coinbase Global (COIN), Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI)

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Daily Moment of Zen

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"Amateurs think about how much money they can make. Professionals think about how much money they could lose.”

Jack Schwager

Why It Matters:

The rookie stares at the ceiling fantasizing about Lambos. The pro stares at their risk exposure like it owes them money.

This quote is a masterclass in mindset. It flips the script: success in trading isn’t about dreaming big, it’s about not blowing up. Professionals understand that capital preservation is the foundation of compounding. They don’t chase gains—they defend their account like it’s under siege. Because it is. Every trade has downside, and the pros plan for it before fantasizing about the upside.

Risk first, reward second. That’s not pessimism—it’s survival.