The Trading Post | 07.08.25

July 08, 2025

Good morning,

Trump slaps 25-40% tariffs on 14 countries, India’s market shrugs off global drama on trade-deal hopes, sector rotation keeps flipping the chessboard, traders brace for Fed minutes, and TCS kicks off an earnings season nobody’s excited about.

Ever wonder if that gap will fill? Gap Trading Stats is the first-of-its-kind software that gives you historical data and probability insights to trade gaps with confidence instead of guesswork. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 07.07.25 market close.

Market News

  • Trump’s Tariff Tantrum: POTUS extended his tariff deadline to August 1 but went full scorched earth with 25-40% rates on 14 nations, tanking the Dow (-422 pts). AA

  • India Powers Through: Nifty climbed 61 points as traders cling to hope of an India-US trade pact. Realty and banks led the cheer squad. Business Standard

  • Value Steals Spotlight: Growth stocks keep sulking while utilities and financials strut higher. Everyone suddenly loves boring dividends again. Ainvest

  • Fed Minutes Loom: FOMC minutes drop tomorrow. The only thing traders fear more than inflation is Jerome Powell trying to sound “balanced.” Equals Money

  • Earnings Season: Commence the Pain: TCS leads off earnings with predictions of soft revenue. Plus Delta Airlines steps into the confessional booth on Thursday. Kiplinger

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Trade Gaps Like a Pro with Data-Backed Insights 

We've all been there – staring at a gap on the chart, wondering if it'll fill or run. Instead of guessing, what if you could know the historical probability based on gap size, direction, and even the day of the week? 

Gap Trading Stats is a first-of-its kind software built exclusively for traders who want to master gap trading through data, not hunches. It’s more than just another screener...it's the first platform that analyzes how gaps actually behave over time. 

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Whether you're a swing trader looking for multi-day gap fill plays or an intraday trader scalping quick moves, having this historical context gives you a massive edge. 

Stop trading gaps blind. Start trading them with the confidence that only real data can provide. 

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

Trade Ideas

SDPR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD), Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL), Marriot International (MAR), S&P Bull 500 3X (SPXL)

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB), Applied Materials, Inc (AMAT), Cencora, Inc (COR), Electronic Arts, Inc (EA)

Want to learn how we trade these? Learn the setup we call the “High Volatility Switchback” trade.

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Daily Moment of Zen

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It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.

Charles Darwin

Why It Matters:

Let’s be honest—markets don’t care how smart you are or how many CFA letters you’ve got after your name. They care if you can pivot faster than a day trader caught in a flash crash. One week tech is the golden child, the next week it’s utilities getting all the love.

This quote is your gentle reminder that trading isn’t about being the biggest brain in the room—it’s about staying nimble when headlines, tariffs, or Jerome Powell’s tone of voice send markets skidding sideways. Manage change, manage risk, and remember: survival of the fittest in markets means knowing when to hit the “sell” button before everyone else even sees the news.