The Trading Post | 08.26.25

Good morning,

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Nvidia earnings may trigger a $260B market swing, Interactive Brokers joins the S&P 500, Chinese stocks wobble on tariff threats, and bond yields climb as oil prices slip.

Conservative traders and retirement account holders can now access Tripp Sawyer's weekly covered call alerts for just $7 their first month.

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 08.25.25 market close.

Market News

• Trump Fires Fed Governor Cook: First-ever firing of a Fed governor sparks legal showdown. Dollar dipped then recovered, gold at $3,370/oz, 10-yr yields 4.30%. Reuters

• Nvidia Earnings Loom: Options market pricing 6% swing = $260B in value at risk. EPS est. $1.01, rev $46.38B. Stock near ATHs at $179.81. Reuters

• Interactive Brokers Joins S&P 500: IBKR up 8% AH on index inclusion, replacing Walgreens. Forced index fund buying incoming. Bloomberg

• China Stocks Mixed: Shanghai -0.39%, Shenzhen +0.26% after Trump tariff threats on rare-earth magnets. Hang Seng -1.18%. Saxo

• Bond Yields Up, Oil Down: 10-yr at 4.30% on Fed independence fears, crude -1.75% to $63.67, Brent -1.57% to $67.72. Trading Economics

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Generate Consistent Income with Conservative Options Strategies 

If you're looking for a way to generate steady cash flow from your portfolio—especially in retirement accounts—without taking excessive risks, Covered Call Explorer might be exactly what you need. 

Led by coach Tripp Sawyer, this weekly alert service is specifically designed for more conservative traders who want to harness the power of covered calls, naked puts, and diagonal spreads. Each week, you'll receive a ranked list of trade opportunities with clear action plans, taking the guesswork out of income generation. 

What makes Covered Call Explorer particularly appealing is its focus on reduced-risk strategies that work well in retirement accounts. Instead of chasing high-risk, high-reward plays, you're getting methodical approaches to building consistent cash flow through time-tested options strategies. 

The service includes weekly trade alerts, detailed action plans with ranked trade ideas, training materials to boost your execution confidence, and live quarterly Q&A sessions where you can get direct guidance from Tripp. 

New members can get their first month for only $7, making it an incredibly low-risk way to test drive professional-grade income strategies. 

Whether you're new to options or looking to add more conservative plays to your arsenal, Covered Call Explorer offers the structure and guidance to help you generate income with greater confidence and reduced stress. 

Ready to start building consistent cash flow? Check out Covered Call Explorer and take advantage of the $7 first-month offer. 

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

The house edge isn’t just for casinos — Wall Street has its own slot machines called commissions, spreads, slippage, margin interest, and let’s not forget the “tiny” fees hidden in your broker’s fine print. Every trade is a small donation to the market’s version of the pit boss.

For traders, the lesson is brutal but clear: costs compound just like gains. A few basis points here, a dollar spread there, a broker’s “rounding adjustment” — suddenly your edge is gone. You’re no longer playing poker; you’re the roulette ball, spinning around while the house smiles.

The takeaway? You either (1) trade with enough edge and discipline to beat those baked-in costs, or (2) stick to paper trading and at least keep your chips. In short: reduce churn, size smart, and stop feeding the casino more than you have to.