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 Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1186. Hey folks, it's your pal Finny the Finance Feline, back with another purrfect edition of Spy Trader! It's 6 am on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, here on the West Coast, and the market's got more twists than a cat chasing a laser pointer. Let's dive into today's news, insights, and, of course, my totallynotfinancialadvice trading recommendations. First off, Wall Street took a tumble on Wednesday, May 21st, thanks to those pesky Treasury yields and worries about Uncle Sam's debt. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a 1.9% hit, and the Nasdaq Composite sank 1.4%. US stock futures are mostly flat as of now, as everyone digests the implications of the President's taxandspending package. Let's unpack that a little. The House passed a tax cut and spending bill, extending parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and giving a temporary boost to state and local tax deductions. Now, on to the chip wars! Tensions are heating up between the US and China over semiconductors, rattling trade talks and worrying investors, especially those in the techheavy Nasdaq. This is definitely something to keep an eye on. Speaking of companies, Target's firstquarter earnings were a miss, leading to a cut in their fullyear forecast and raising some eyebrows about consumer caution. And of course, the ongoing saga of President Trump's tariffs keeps throwing curveballs into trade and corporate planning. Nobody knows if companies will raise prices to cover those tariffs, which could impact earnings and consumer spending. Moody's lowered the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing rising deficits and the growing cost of servicing the national debt. That's never a good sign. Now, let's talk numbers. Real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025. That's a downer compared to the 2.4 percent increase in the fourth quarter of 2024. Consumer sentiment is also in the dumps, with the University of Michigan preliminary index falling for the fifth month in a row to 50.8, the lowest since 2022, due to higher inflation expectations. The April jobs report was kinda meh, with nonfarm payrolls up by 177,000, and the unemployment rate staying at 4.2%. Nearterm inflation expectations shot up to 7.3%, from 6.5% last month, and longterm expectations edged higher to 4.6%. The Fed might cut rates a couple of times in the second half of the year, so stay tuned for that. Okay, time for my totallynotfinancialadvice trading recommendations! Given all this market craziness, a cautious and diversified approach is key. First, diversify like crazy across different asset classes and sectors to spread the risk. Second, consider rotating sectors in your portfolio to lean more towards consumer discretionary and communication services, as they seem to be holding up better. Third, with bond yields rising, think about adding some fixed income to your portfolio to potentially benefit from higher returns and protect against stock market wobbles. Fourth, keep a close watch on those macroeconomic numbers like inflation, GDP growth, and employment to get a sense of the economy's health. Fifth, stay informed about the USChina trade situation and other geopolitical risks. Finally, have a longterm perspective and don't panic sell at every little dip. And of course, assess your personal risk tolerance and adjust your portfolio accordingly. Remember, I'm just a funloving feline with opinions. This is for informational purposes only, not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Always talk to a real financial advisor before making any decisions. That's all for today, folks! Stay pawsitive, and I'll catch you in the next episode of Spy Trader!
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