The Trading Post | 10.27.25

Good morning,

Global markets popped as the US and China agreed on a trade deal framework, the Fed’s rate cut odds hit 99%, S&P companies posted their best sales beats in four years, Boeing’s labor drama dragged on, and gold tumbled from record highs.

Discover how Brandon Wendell, CMT, simplifies futures trading for traders who want less stress, more flexibility, and a systematic approach that works—no matter your schedule. 

Let’s jump in.

Pre-Market Performance

As of 10.26.25 market close.

Market News

• US-China Trade Deal Framework Boosts Global Markets: Negotiators reached a preliminary deal suspending new tariffs ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting. Asian stocks rallied, Nikkei broke 50K, and VIX slid 5% to 16.37. Reuters

• Fed Rate Cut Nearly Certain Wednesday: Futures price in a 99.6% chance of a 25bps cut to 3.75–4.00%. Focus shifts to Powell’s tone and AI-heavy earnings from MSFT, META, and AAPL this week. CNBC

• S&P Firms Deliver Blowout Sales Beats: 70% of companies have topped Q3 sales estimates — best since 2021. Index up 36% in six months as valuations flirt with nosebleed levels. Bloomberg

• Boeing Strike Drags On: Defense workers narrowly rejected a new contract, extending the three-month walkout and threatening F-15 jet deliveries into 2026. Fortune

• Gold Retreats 6% From Record Peak: The metal slid to ~$4,017/oz as trade optimism and a stronger dollar killed the safe-haven bid. Support sits near $4,000. Business Times

A Message From Wealth Builders HQ

Trade Futures the Simple Way 

If you've been looking for a trading approach that offers flexibility, lower stress, and works around your schedule—futures trading might be exactly what you need. 

Brandon Wendell, a Chartered Market Technician with over 20 years of professional futures trading experience, is hosting a free training that breaks down everything you need to know about trading futures successfully. 

In this training, you'll discover: 

The Key Differences Between Options and Futures – Learn why many traders are making the switch to futures and how the learning curve is easier than you think. 

How to Find High-Probability Candidates – Stop wasting time on dead-end positions. Brandon shows you his systematic approach to identifying the best opportunities. 

Position Management Strategies – Set up your trades for optimal results without tying up capital for extended periods. 

This training is perfect if you: 

• Want a less frantic alternative to fast-paced options trading 

• Have a day job and can't monitor markets constantly 

• Don't have a massive account but still want solid opportunities 

• Are tired of complicated strategies that don't deliver 

The futures market is open nearly 24 hours a day, meaning you can trade on your schedule—even at 3 AM if that works for you. Plus, with Brandon's simplified approach, you'll spend less time stressing over trades and more time executing with confidence. 

This is a completely free class with no credit card required. Reserve your spot now and see why thousands of traders trust Brandon's systematic approach to futures. 

Earnings We’re Watching

• Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) - Monday (BMO) 

• Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) - Monday (AMC) 

Daily Moment of Zen

Why It Matters:

If you’ve ever watched the Fed “fix” inflation by hiking rates into a recession, you get it. Policymakers often treat symptoms with sledgehammers — and traders are left dodging the debris. Every stimulus, bailout, or emergency rate cut has side effects that show up in your portfolio six months later wearing a different name.

For traders, the takeaway’s simple: never assume the cavalry will save you. Governments can calm markets short-term but distort them long-term. Trade what’s real — price, volume, trend — not what bureaucrats say they’re fixing. Because when the “solution” hits, it’s usually time to hedge.