The Trading Post | 09.29.25

Good morning,

Government shutdown looms, futures try to grind higher despite fading AI mania, gold rips to record highs, Bitcoin eyes its seasonal “Uptober” rally, and September laughs in the face of history with a rare positive month.

Brandon Wendell reveals the spread trading strategy that's won 87% of the time in his non-funded accounts, regardless of market conditions.

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 09.26.25 market close.

Market News

• Shutdown drama: Trump and Congress race against the clock to prevent a Wednesday shutdown that could delay Friday’s jobs report. WSJ

• Futures inch green: S&P futures up 0.3%-0.6% after last week’s decline, but AI enthusiasm continues to fizzle. CNBC

• Gold goes vertical: New record near $3,849 as dollar slips and shutdown fears rise. Barron’s

• Bitcoin steady: Hovers around $112K, historically strong October seasonality may light the fuse. Yahoo

• September upside down: S&P 500 up 2.8% MTD despite its “worst month” reputation. CNBC

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Tired of directional trades that always seem to go the wrong way? Ready to break free from staring at charts all day while still staying profitable? 

Brandon Wendell, CMT, has spent 25 years perfecting a spread trading approach that delivers consistent results whether markets go up, down, or sideways. In his upcoming free training, "The Spread Spectrum," he's sharing the exact strategy that's proven successful 87% of the time in live trading accounts. 

What You'll Discover: 

Secret 1: Why spreads work in any market condition – eliminating the stress of trying to predict market direction 

Secret 2: How to identify the high-probability setups that have delivered an 87% win rate repeatedly 

Secret 3: A simplified trading approach that doesn't require constant monitoring or being chained to your computer 

This isn't theory – it's a battle-tested strategy from a Chartered Market Technician who's run hedge funds and taught thousands of traders. Whether you're struggling to find good trade candidates, frustrated by wrong-direction moves, or ready to bring enjoyment back to your trading, this training is designed for traders at every experience level. 

The best part? It's completely free. No credit card required, no deposit needed – just reserve your spot and discover how spread trading can transform your results while giving you your life back. 

Ready to trade with more confidence and less stress? Register for "The Spread Spectrum" and learn the strategy that's changing how traders approach the markets. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Carnival,Corp. (CCL) - Monday (BMO) 

• Jefferies Financial Group,Inc. (JEF) - Monday (AMC) 

Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Traders love certainty. They crave it. Screens full of indicators, price targets, analyst notes — all designed to create the illusion that the market is “knowable.” But the truth is, admitting you don’t know whether the S&P will tank 5% on Friday’s jobs report or rally to new highs isn’t weakness — it’s discipline.

Humility is the stop-loss for your ego. When you acknowledge you don’t know, you position size smaller. You hedge. You manage risk. When you pretend you do know, you go all-in on that “can’t miss” setup, only to discover the market has other plans.

Wisdom in trading isn’t about predicting the future; it’s about preparing for the fact that you can’t.