The Trading Post | 09.30.25

Good morning,

Government shutdown odds jump to 70%, Electronic Arts scores a record $55B buyout, gold rips past $3,840, Nike reports earnings tonight, and Fed cut odds hold at 89%.

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 09.29.25 market close.

Market News

• Shutdown watch: Prediction markets put odds at 70% as data delays and safe-haven buying dominate WSJ.

• EA goes private: Saudi PIF + Silver Lake seal record $55B buyout of Electronic Arts at $210/share Forbes.

• Gold mania: Spot prices hit $3,840+, best month since 2011; silver up 18% CNBC.

• Nike earnings tonight: Street sees EPS crater to $0.27, but comps set an easy bar Investing.

• Fed odds steady: October cut probability stuck near 89% despite mixed signals Investopedia.

• Futures red: S&P down 0.2% on shutdown jitters, Asian markets mixed Reuters.

• Oil slides: OPEC+ eyes more supply, WTI down CNBC.

• Cannabis bounce: Trump’s CBD healthcare comments send weed stocks higher Reuters

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

• Lamb Weston Holdings,Inc. (LW) - Tuesday (BMO) 

• Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) - Tuesday (BMO) 

• United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) - Tuesday (BMO) 

• Nike Inc (NKE) - Tuesday (AMC) 

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Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

Traders love charts, indicators, and algos—but the deadliest signal isn’t on your screen, it’s in your head. Self-awareness lets you catch yourself chasing green candles, panic-selling bottoms, or revenge-trading after a bad beat. Think of it like running your own built-in surveillance camera: you get to watch the clown show of your own impulses in real time. The pros aren’t emotionless—they just know their emotions well enough to keep them on a leash instead of letting them drive the bus straight into margin call city.