The Trading Post | 07.28.25

July 28, 2025

Good morning,

A tariff-trimming U.S.-EU trade pact gave futures a caffeine shot, the Fed is all but guaranteed to hold rates this Wednesday, megacap techs are about to drop earnings bombs, meme stocks are back from the dead (again), and the tariff cliff on August 1 is coming in hot.

Power Option Plays has generated over $413K in profits this year with an 82% win rate in our sim account—and you can try it for just $9 for 30-days. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 07.25.25 market close.

Market News

  • U.S.–EU Trade Pact Signed: Index futures up 0.3-0.6% after both sides agreed to halve upcoming tariffs and greenlight $750B in U.S. energy exports. Reuters

  • Fed Decision Incoming: 97% chance of a hold at 4.25–4.50%, but Powell's presser could unhinge rate expectations. CNBC

  • Earnings Tsunami: MSFT, META (Wed) and AAPL, AMZN (Thu) will dominate headlines. Eyes on AI spending. Microsoft

  • Tariff D-Day Nears: No extension expected for August 1's blended import tax hike. White House says: "No grace periods." ABC News

  • Meme Madness Returns: Opendoor +19%, Kohl's +10.5% on Friday. Retail flows going full banana. Yahoo Finance

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Crush the Market Like a Pro with Power Option Plays 

While most traders struggle to stay profitable, our Power Option Plays members are banking serious gains. The numbers don't lie: 

2025 Performance Results: 

  • $413,362 in total profits 

  • 106 completed trades 

  • 87 winning trades out of 106 

  • 82.1% win rate 

  • $3,889.64 average profit per trade 

Power Option Plays isn't just another alert service. It's a twice-weekly options education and alert system designed for active traders who want to follow a proven, repeatable plan. Each trade setup comes with educational context, so you learn while you trade. 

Since its founding, POP has maintained an average success rate above 70%, helping members generate millions in simulated profits using our systematic approach to swing and day trading options. 

What You Get: 

  • Biweekly recorded training sessions 

  • Real-time trade setups with actionable plans 

  • Focus on repeatable strategies using proven stock candidates 

  • Continuous education alongside live market examples 

  • Quarterly live Q&A sessions - "Mastering The Trade" 

Ready to join the winning team? Try Power Option Plays for just $9 during our 30-day trial period. 

All trading results shown are for educational purposes only. All trades referenced are simulated and not actual trading results. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. 

Earnings We’re Watching

  • Western Union Company (WU) - Monday (AMC) 

  • Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) - Monday (AMC) 

Daily Moment of Zen

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He who lives by the crystal ball will eat shattered glass.

Ray Dalio

Why It Matters:

This one slices with style. Traders who obsess over forecasts and predictions often end up choking on their own conviction. Markets are not obedient little sheep—they’re chaotic, reactive, and allergic to certainty. So by the time your "sure thing" breaks out of the crystal ball, it’s already priced in... or wrong.

The takeaway? Forecast less. React more. Manage risk like you expect to be wrong, because someday, spectacularly, you will be.