They Keep Printing Money (And Nobody Wants to Talk About It)
Hey it’s Garrett. Rate cut odds for January just cratered to 3%. Markets pushed the first cut out to mid-2026. I've been telling you this for weeks: They keep printing money. Everyone's asking how markets hit all-time highs while rate cut expectations keep getting pushed further out. Here's what's driving me absolutely crazy - we're…
The Money Is Leaving
China just pulled the plug. State-backed Chinese investors have initiated a strategic decoupling from US private equity markets. This is not speculation. This is a five-year trend that accelerated into 2025. The numbers are staggering. US venture capital participation in Chinese deals has collapsed 92% since 2021. Chinese commitments to US venture capital funds have…
Why This Market is More Fragile Than It Looks
Google is up 2% right now while the broader market bleeds. That's not strength - it's a warning sign. This morning I watched something unfold that every trader needs to understand. The S&P stayed flat, the Dow dropped 300 points, and Google single-handedly propped up the NASDAQ. And when I say single-handedly, I meant it.…
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
Markets have a funny way of making yesterday feel like ancient history. One headline fade, another takes its place, and before anyone can get comfortable, price has already moved on. That’s the environment we’re in right now fast narratives, relentless liquidity, and a tape that keeps grinding higher even as people search for reasons…
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Tony's Pre-Market Playbook
Foot on the Gasby Tony Rago Fresh highs in ES after CPI puts the ball squarely in the bulls’ court. If they stay aggressive, this 7,000–7,100 zone could get chewed through faster than most expect — big round numbers tend to attract price when momentum is strong, especially after a macro catalyst clears the air.…
China's Deal Changes Everything
... China reached a trade agreement with the EU today. Chinese internet stocks exploded. Brandon Chapman caught the move in real time and found institutional money piling into calls. KWEB, the Chinese internet ETF, surged 5%. Alibaba ripped 10% higher. This isn't retail speculation. Brandon tracked block trades showing thousands of contracts bought in single…
One Penny Just Cost Shareholders 16%
Abercrombie and Fitch reported guidance this morning. They told Wall Street they would earn between $3.40 and $3.60 this quarter. The estimate was $3.45 to $3.65. That is a one percent variance. One penny at the low end. The stock crashed 16% before lunch. I have traded for 39 years. This is the most unforgiving…
If You're Not in This Trade, You're Out of Your Mind
Hey, it’s Garrett. I'm sitting here in my Buffalo Bills jersey - the same one I've worn since we beat Jacksonville yesterday and won't take off until we win the Super Bowl - and I'll be honest with you, this morning rattled me. Jerome Powell criminal investigation. Credit card rate caps. I woke up to…
They're Not Coming for Jerome Powell. They're Coming for Your Money.
While everyone debated the Jerome Powell investigation this morning, gold screamed up $100+ and silver exploded $6+. The metals saw what's coming before the headlines caught up. They're not coming for Jerome Powell. They're sending a message to every Fed member about who's really in charge. The administration simultaneously announced an investigation into Powell AND…
Bulls Figured Why Out Stocks Were On-Sale
Hello TheoTrader, Something clicked for the bulls last week. The first full week of 2026 saw both the S&P 500 and the Dow register new all-time highs. The Nasdaq still hasn't reclaimed its October peak, but it led the charge with the strongest weekly gains. The real story isn't just that stocks went up. It's…