How To Win Despite The Market Crises

Sometimes you WIN, sometimes you LEARN – or worse take double LLs: LESSONS LEARNED😛

But hey, that's what makes trading fun, right? 

Seriously, As you trader, you’ve got to brush off the small bumps, pick up the wisdom, and get ready for the next play😤.

Tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices soaring, shaking up U.S. and European markets. 

Hong Kong’s rally? Pulled back, but there's still action to come. 

And everyone’s on edge, waiting for the big reveal: the U.S. jobs report. It's about to drop, and it’s got Wall Street holding its breath.

Crypto fans might be nursing some wounds after 'Uptober' lost steam, but REIT investors? You’ve got reasons to smile – ASX 200 REITs are set for a 12-month rally, so keep your eyes open.

We’ve got the headlines, the analysis, and a few lessons in the Mind Over Market Section sprinkled in to help you ride the market’s waves like a pro. 

Ready for the next move? 

Let’s dive in!

🛢️ Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Price Surge, Weigh on Stocks
The US and European markets are both experiencing declines, while the Hong Kong market is pulling back from its recent rally.

🔥 Hong Kong Soars, Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Middle East Tensions
In Asia, China's stimulus measures are giving markets a boost, but everyone's also keeping an eye on the US jobs data. That report could give us a hint about what the Fed might do with interest rates.

📰 European Stocks Trade Steady Before US Jobs Data
The dollar is holding strong, and there are mixed signals for the euro and other currencies. The stock markets are also showing some volatility, with the focus on the upcoming US jobs report.

⚖️ Oil and Asian Markets Tread Water Amid Middle East Fears
It's a balancing act! Asian markets are trying to stay calm amid the Middle East chaos, while oil prices are going wild. The U.S. jobs report is like a lifeline, offering investors a chance to catch their breath and make sense of it all.

🕛 Wall Street on the Edge Ahead of Jobs Report, Middle East Conflict 
U.S. stocks took a breather on Thursday as investors braced for Friday's crucial jobs report and the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

🌡️‘Uptober’ Fever Fades Amid Crypto Rout
Remember when everyone was talking about Uptober being a guaranteed win for crypto? Well, that's all changed. The market's taken a nosedive, and now investors are wondering if October is cursed or just a myth.

🏘️ ASX 200 REITs Set for a 12-Month Rally as Interest Rates Fall
The tide is turning for real estate investment trusts (REITs) as global interest rates are expected to decline, boosting valuations. Investors who missed out on the last bull run might want to take a closer look at these property-focused funds.

Diamond Top

The diamond top is a bearish reversal pattern, suggesting that an uptrend is losing momentum and could soon transition into a downtrend. 

It's like the market is reaching a peak, but instead of consolidating, it starts to waver, indicating that buyers are losing conviction and sellers are gaining strength.

What to Look For:

• Diamond Shape: The pattern forms a diamond-like shape on the price chart, with an initial widening of price swings followed by a narrowing.
• Increasing Volatility: Initially, the price swings get wider, creating the top of the diamond. This indicates increasing volatility and uncertainty.
• Decreasing Volatility: As the pattern progresses, the price swings become narrower, forming the bottom of the diamond. This suggests waning momentum.
• Neckline Breakdown: The pattern is confirmed when the price breaks below the lower trendline of the diamond, often with increased volume. This signals a potential reversal to a downtrend.

Ever had one of those nights where you’re just waiting for the perfect trade? 

That was me some nights ago, I stayed up until 1 AM, hoping the price would hit my kill zone. 

Spoiler alert: it didn’t. 

So, I went to bed.

Fast forward to the next morning, the price was close again, but I needed one more confirmation. 

Right when I got busy with household stuff, I came back to see that the price had moved over 150 pips in 30 minutes! 

That could’ve been a sweet +1.5% to +2% profit for the week. 

I felt BETRAYED.

Now, I had three choices:

1. Chase the trade and hope for the best.
2. Curse the market and sulk.
3. Brush it off and move on.

I went with option 3, ending the week with a small +0.4%. Not ideal, but it’s better than chasing losses. 

Remember, without perspective, you’ll keep running in circles, thinking you’re making progress.

Stop Seeking Validation

As traders, our worst enemy isn’t the market—it’s the constant need for validation. 

We want every trade to prove we’re right, but the market doesn’t care.

If you want to be a better trader, stop seeking that validation.

The market will test you with winning and losing streaks, pushing your ego and patience. 

It’s how you handle those moments that defines your success. 

Missed opportunities are part of the game—what matters is how you bounce back.

Brush it off, stay disciplined, and get ready for the next trade. 

Keep your head in the game!