🧪 S&P In Correction Territory

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Alright, traders—if you blinked yesterday, you might’ve missed the S&P 500 slipping into correction territory. But don’t worry, today’s market is waking up, and we’ve got all the moves you need to watch. Futures are rebounding, Tesla’s sweating tariffs, and gold is flexing as investors hunt for safety.

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🌡 TradingLab’s Headline Roundup

Stock Markets

• S&P 500 Deepens Slide to Correction Zone, Joining Tech-Heavy Nasdaq

• Inflation Slides Under Consensus to 2.8%. Here’s Why Stocks Extended Declines

• Reddit Stock Surges 14% After Bullish Call by Analyst. Is It Really Time to Buy?

Crypto

• Bitcoin Slumps, But Trump’s Latest Reserve Push Adds New Twist

• Vermont Drops Crypto Staking Case Against Coinbase

• Solana proposal to cut inflation rate by up to 80% fails to pass

• Russia using Bitcoin, USDt for oil trades with China and India: Report

• Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Completes $590M Token Sale

Forex/Commodities

• IEA Says Trade Tensions Weigh on Oil Demand, Warns of Supply Surplus

• Canada Responds to U.S. Metal Tariffs With Levies on About $21 Billion in Imports From U.S.

• Gold Nears $3,000 Ceiling While Bitcoin Keeps Looking for a Bottom

• US Dollar Seeks Direction as Trump’s On-Off Tariff Game Has Buck in Chokehold

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📈 What’s Moving Markets Today?

🔥 Futures Rebound Amid Tariff Turbulence

Well, folks, after yesterday's market nosedive that shoved the S&P 500 into correction territory, it seems the futures market has decided to stage a modest comeback. As of early Friday, S&P 500 futures edged up by 26 points (0.5%), Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 123 points (0.6%), and Dow futures climbed by 123 points (0.3%).
📌 Key Points:

• S&P 500's Slump: The index sank by 1.4% on Thursday, marking a 10.1% drop from its recent peak, officially placing it in correction territory. (Reuters)

• Nasdaq and Russell 2000: Both indices were already in correction before Thursday's slide, with the Nasdaq 100 shedding nearly 2.0% and the Russell 2000 dipping by 1.6%. (Reuters)

• Dow's Dip: The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1.3%, reflecting the broader market unease. (Reuters)

📉 Tesla Sounds the Alarm on Tariffs

In a move that's got everyone buzzing, Tesla has warned the U.S. government about potential retaliatory tariffs that could harm American electric vehicle manufacturers. In an unsigned letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Tesla highlighted that previous trade actions led to increased production costs and made U.S. vehicles less competitive abroad. (The Guardian)

📌 Highlights:

• Supply Chain Woes: Tesla emphasized that certain components are "difficult or impossible to source within the United States," making them vulnerable to international trade policies. (Reuters)

• Musk's Tightrope Walk: Despite CEO Elon Musk's close advisory role to President Trump, Tesla's concerns underscore the complex dynamics between political alliances and business interests. (Business Insider)

• Stock Market Reaction: Following the tariff concerns, Tesla's share price experienced a significant drop, reflecting investor apprehension. (Barron’s)

🛡️ Gold Shines Amid Uncertainty

When the going gets tough, the tough buy gold. Gold prices have surged to a record high of $2,993.80 an ounce, as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions. (Reuters)

📌 Current Price:

• SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD): Trading at $270.99 per share, reflecting the metal's bullish run.

🎢 The Takeaway: Brace for Volatility

As we wrap up the week, it's clear that the markets are on a rollercoaster ride. Between trade wars, tariff threats, and geopolitical dramas, investors should buckle up for a bumpy journey ahead.

Stay ahead, stay informed, and most importantly, stay profitable.

‘til next time,

TradingLab