Big News: Jobs Data Shakes Markets
Here's a quick question to you?
What’s more important: making money or becoming a truly skilled trader?
Spoiler alert—it’s the skills that’ll get you through any market chaos.
Asian stocks are on the rise after a shockingly strong U.S. jobs report, and the Nikkei is soaring on the back of a weak yen. The dollar’s flexing its muscles thanks to those strong numbers and the Middle East tensions.
Oh, and don't sleep on copper—it’s on fire right now as China’s stimulus fuels the demand!
In Mind Over Market this week, we’ll dive into what you can learn from Dalio’s biggest mistakes and how his mindset can shape your trading game.
We just can’t wait—this week is packed with insights to keep you sharp!
📊 Asian Shares Climb After Strong U.S. Jobs Report
Asian investors are feeling optimistic after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report, driving up stock prices across the region. The yen's weakness and expectations for a dovish monetary policy in Japan are adding to the positive sentiment.
🇺🇸 Dollar on a Roll After US Jobs Data and Middle East Flare-up
The dollar's reign continues as the U.S. economy strengthens and geopolitical tensions rise. The yen and other major currencies are feeling the pressure.
🗽 Strong US Jobs Data Could Shake Markets
The unexpected strength of the U.S. jobs report has investors rethinking their bets on falling interest rates, potentially shaking up a range of markets from bonds to stocks.
✂️ ECB Chief Signals Rate Cut Imminent
The ECB is gearing up to ease monetary policy once again, signaling a shift in their stance on inflation. Investors are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see if the central bank will deliver.
🪂💫 Nikkei Soars on Yen Weakness, U.S. Jobs Boom
It's a double dose of good news for Japanese investors! The yen is weakening, and the U.S. economy is looking stronger than ever. It's a winning combination that's sending the Nikkei soaring.
🏦🇨🇳 Goldman Sees Another 20% Rally in Chinese Stocks
Goldman Sachs is betting big on a continued rally, fueled by the government's stimulus measures. It's a risky play, but the potential rewards could be huge.
🔥🟠 Copper Shines as Metal of the Future
Copper is the new gold! As the world shifts towards cleaner energy, copper's demand is skyrocketing. With China's stimulus measures adding fuel to the fire, it's a metal that investors can't afford to ignore.
Average Directional Index (ADX)
The ADX is calculated based on the average directional movement of an asset's price over a specified period, typically 14 days.
It's like a fitness tracker for the market, measuring how intense the price action is and whether the trend has strong legs to run on.
It's plotted as a single line that fluctuates between 0 and 100.
What to Look For:
- Trend Strength: The higher the ADX value, the stronger the trend. Generally, a reading above 25 indicates a strong trend, while a reading below 20 suggests a weak trend or a ranging market.
- Trend Confirmation: The ADX doesn't tell you the direction of the trend, only its strength. Use it in conjunction with other indicators (like directional movement indicators) to determine whether it's an uptrend or a downtrend.
- Entry/Exit Signals: A rising ADX can be a good time to enter a trade in the direction of the trend, as it indicates the trend is strengthening. Conversely, a falling ADX could signal a weakening trend and a potential exit point.
Lessons from Ray Dalio’s Playbook
What if I told you one of the world’s top investors lost everything in a single bad trade—and that it was the best thing that ever happened to him?
Yes, Ray Dalio—the Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund—once made a colossal mistake that wiped him out.
That loss wasn’t the end of his story.
Today, he’s the genius behind Bridgewater Associates, which grew into one of the largest hedge funds out there.
And what’s his secret? Principles.
He’s all about building a set of rules and sticking to them—no matter what the market throws at you.
Now, we’re not all sitting on billions like Dalio, but his core ideas can still be game-changers for us.
One thing he emphasizes is the importance of radical transparency—knowing your weaknesses and facing the reality of what’s happening in the market, not what you want to happen.
Sound familiar?
We’ve all been there—holding onto hope when reality says it's time to move on.
Dalio would say that’s where you’re going wrong.
As I’ve mentioned, Dalio didn’t get it right all the time. Back in the 80s, he bet everything on a market crash that never happened—and lost big time.
But instead of folding, he doubled down on his process, learned from his mistakes, and came back stronger.
That's the kind of mindset you need—every loss is a lesson, not just a hit.
Here’s the key: you can’t just copy someone else’s strategy, even if it’s Dalio’s.
You’ve got to create your own set of principles—your own rules that guide your trades.
Because, at the end of the day, it’s your gut, your discipline, and your decisions that will make or break you.
So here’s your move—start building your own set of principles today.
Learn from every trade, and keep growing.
That’s how you go FROM REACTING to MASTERING the market.
