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Now throw that coffee down your throat. Ho, it's hot. Now you got a hole in your throat. Oh no. Just call your boss. Take a cross from out your eyes. So tasty. Not a coffee. >> Good morning you knuckleheads. Happy Thursday to you both. >> Hello. >> Hola. >> How are you? How are you? >> I'm good. How are you? >> I'm going to probably have to go on medication. What's up? >> Well, Indiana plays tomorrow and the Bears play Saturday. >> Yes, >> I don't know if I'm going to make it through this weekend. I know. But I like just too much. >> Yeah. Like I Right. And I can't and I haven't been watching either team, so I'm not going to start to watch it. >> Well, you can. You could be a >> No, CUZ I DON'T WANT TO jinx them. Like I I think I'm very super. >> Yeah. Right. So, if you haven't been like I've been supporting them in my heart, but I haven't been watching and I don't want to jinx either of my teams though. Now, >> how do you not watch? >> I Well, well, they're playing in Atlanta and my aunt lives in Atlanta and I was like, I could have >> You got good parking space FOR PEOPLE. >> YEAH. COME TO MY AUNT'S HOUSE. >> Easy In and Out. >> Yeah. Easy In and Out. Uh uh bathroom privileges. Uh but even the alumni association is sending out like emails are like, "Hey, we're having watch parties here, here, here, and here." And I'm like, I I don't want to like I can't >> Oh, come on. You have nothing to do with it. And I can Well, I really can't prove that because of that. >> Yeah. Last night, >> but I wouldn't be able to live with myself though if I did go and then then Oh, >> yeah. It would be It would be horrible. Horri Yeah, you're right. You best just going shopping. Go to Costco or something like that. >> I think I'm going to go to the RV show in Shamburgg. >> Okay. You had that much fun that you're now in the market for an RV? >> I just I have nothing else to do. I was like, "Yeah, let's just go look. It's $15 cheap. >> It's $15. >> You could have one cheap, right? I would have done a layaway plan with you. I sold that thing pretty quick. I Yeah, but I would have done a layaway plan with you or anything else like that." Can you shop? Like, can you window shop? Like, I don't have a I'm >> Yeah, because because it's like a whole class of things that I don't have any knowledge about. So, I was like, "Yeah, I can just window." >> So, you're like, "Of course I can window shop. I don't have $130,000." Or you can get a a pull one. A pull one's cheaper. You could do >> I just I just I have nothing to do. >> I just can't window shop. I have a hard time window shopping. I kind of want it if I shop. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. You're instant gratification. >> Maybe I window shop. I'm impulsive. I find a nice, you know, retiree named Bob. >> There you go. There you go. >> And then he takes me away from all of this. >> Yeah. Definitely not searching for love is is what that sounds like. >> Do you ever set up? >> I'm searching for financing. >> Yeah, it looks like a lifestyle. You're looking for a lifestyle. You >> ever set up? says the MAN WHO JUST GOT BACK FROM ASPEN. >> That's fair. That's fair. That's fair. I'm going to sit back and watch. I mean, you are very lucky because you are in love, but like it's nice that she's not poor. >> It's too early for that. Too early. >> He's blushing. >> Too early. It's too soon. >> Yeah. Too soon. Too soon. >> You survived what? A week together, right? >> Yeah. A lot of time. Lot of time. Yeah. >> With family. So, it's not like a week vacation like you know, you go to some destination, it's just the two of you and people are serving you. You're getting dinners and >> people are surfing. >> No, I mean when you go to a when you go to a resort or something like that, you go out to eat, you you order a drink, you people are serving you. You're not doing yourself. you spent time with, you know, her and her family. Another dynamic there, you know, a lot of extracurricular, you know, intervention. Um, which, you know, can get in the way sometimes of budding romances. >> I'm just drinking up all this tea. >> I see. I see you quite literally over there. >> All the tea. >> Yeah, you best just be quiet. I think that's probably the best thing to do. Try to change the subject or something like that. You were you were in Fuego yesterday trading with your scalping. Here, how about I'll help you. Yes. Yes. >> That's That's all you can get. That's all you can get. I'll help you. Um, we had a late night hockey game. Started at 10:00. Started 15 minutes late. Didn't get home until >> started at 10 p.m. >> 10:15. >> At night. >> At night. At night. I know. I know. Even the S&Ps were down 8. I was watching all night. >> Did he drive the new car there? >> No. No. He I mean, no. Uh, we drove mine, but he's been driving his uh I mean he's been trying to drive his somebody has to go with him each time. You know what I mean? So >> Oh, he already knows about his new car. >> Oh, >> well that was that was a problem. >> I thought it was one day like Monday on Monday it was a secret. Today's Thursday. >> Yeah, no secrets. There are no secrets. Can't hide anything. Can't hide it. >> It's my wife. It's not me. It's my wife. It's not me. No, it's not me. No. I I uh we picked up the car. Well, I was going to go and pay for the car and I said, "Would you hold the car until January 27th?" That's his birthday. >> That's literally the conversation we had on Monday. Right. >> What happened? >> And the dealer said dealership said, "Sure, no problem whatsoever." >> He's like, "I have your money. I don't care." >> Right. Exactly. Exactly. They even said they would deliver it. So, you know, it's all it's it's all good. You know, I went there with my wife and on the way there, she's like, "We're really going to let them hold it and deliver it. It's kind of silly. Why don't we just pick it up?" I go, "You know, I don't really think you should pick it up. I think we should keep it. Keep it as a surprise. It'd be fun." cuz I just think we should pick it up and, you know, do it that way. What difference does it make? I'm like, "Okay, fine." So, we just picked it up and left it in the in the driveway. And >> I was Well, not really left it in the driveway. Left about a block away cuz I was going to try to keep it away for a little while at the at the very least. >> And we walk, this is funny. We walk in the door and he's sitting in the in the living room and he goes, "What were you doing at Naple Napleton in Libertyville Ford?" >> Oh. Is he tracking you? >> Not me. >> WHO'S TRACKING my wife? His eyes are like big as sauce. >> That is amazing. I love that. Well, you track him. So, >> I said, "You little sobb." He goes, "Yeah, what were you doing? What were you doing?" And then that was the end of that. So, yeah, we gave it to him. But yeah, he's very happy. Very happy. So, he's happy. But we didn't drive that that car there. I drove my own car there. So, >> you should have let him drive it. >> I do. I have. It was like I said, you know, he's got to be there at 9:00 at night. It's a late night. I had had enough. >> Are you worried about him driving at night? >> We had ABOUT HE'S ABOUT TO go 15 kids deep uh passing blunts around. >> No, yesterday's yesterday's driving. We had to have a discussion for the second time that pedestrians always have the right of way. We were driving. We had just passed a church that's in our neighborhood. He's going to make a lefthand turn. There's an old man with a cane walking across the crosswalk. He has a green light. And a woman I can't make this crap up. and a woman with a baby going the other side this WAY AND HE'S GONNA TRY TO MAKE >> HE'S GONNA TRY TO MAKE IT BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM AND I START yelling stop like you know and he stops but he was like kind of in the oncoming traffic there were no cars coming but then a car turned and the lady looked at him like you know what are you doing in here while these old people and the lady with the baby are coming across the crosswalk so I had to have a discussion with him again the second time that pedestrians always have the right of way I think he's got it now but I'm not 100% >> I would Maybe have a lawyer on retainer. >> Just >> Yeah, it sounds like kids are I >> Yeah, >> Ken Learner is a lawyer for you. CALL222. >> That's You see that all over every uh >> Yeah. Well, emotional injury like >> that's going to be the lawyer on the other side, >> right? Yeah. >> Wow. >> Well, this should be an interesting summer. >> Should be an interesting summer. It should be an interesting >> at least at least he gets his car and then it's like kind of get Well, no. He's going to have a couple months of winter. >> Yeah, he's still Yeah. >> I don't know. If I time this just right, I could be set for life. >> Seriously. >> Just starts strolling across the street. >> Oh, my neck of my back. >> I'm not going to continue that song. >> But Beth Alma beat us last night one nothing. Was a It was a great game. >> Oh, no. Trier. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Beat us one nothing. It was a great game. They're the number one team. Number one or number two team. >> Sure. >> Um but it was a good game. Kids kids all played well. Both sides played well. Our team really played well. But uh it was nothing nothing in the second period. And my wife goes, "We just need one goal." And like nobody had been mentioning anything about goals cuz we would have taken a tie against them. We beat him once this year. We only played him three times. We beat him once, lost, and now we lost last night. Um but I would have taken a tie at least. And we just need one goal. we just need one goal. And 30 seconds later, maybe even 10 seconds later, they scored on us. And I looked at her, she goes, "It's not my fault." I know it's not your fault. >> See, it's >> But you can't mention it. To your point, you can't talk about, right? >> Uh, how about you, Nikki? What's What's on deck for you for for the weekend or what are you getting into? >> Um, I mean, obviously you got Bears this weekend. >> Are you going to try to go? So, we have the highest of all the playoff games, the Bears cheapest available ticket is the highest at around $446. >> Yeah. I don't I don't know where >> you can't pick up a ticket for that's what I said. I was like, where are you getting 446 from? >> I was looking the other day and they were like $8900. >> Like, get in. >> Yeah. >> But that's I mean that's the problem that you have when you have the smallest stadium. I'm not going to mention names because it's a sad story, but I heard it yesterday when I went over to see Margin Island over there at Tasty Trade. Uh that's where >> Clink has tickets, doesn't he? >> That's the name I wasn't going to mention. I believe he sold them like maybe like 2K a piece. >> Wow. >> And then the guy backed out because of the weather. >> Yeah, it's supposed to be we're supposed to get some snow. So, >> yeah, >> maybe. Yeah, >> that's bare weather. You've been you've been hot with your football. What's the line on the game? Do you know? >> Um you looked at it. Well, it started at I I think it's basically a pick them now. Uh I'm looking at the Miami Miss game, which is tonight. I have a couple buddies are Miami guys. >> Oh, yeah. And Jamal I think Jamal's >> Jamal's Miami guy. >> Yeah. He said he he's like if they if if Miami makes to the national championship, Jamal's going to go. >> Oo. >> So, he's going to go with the bar and watch it. >> Bears are plus one and a half right now. kind of was. I I think they opened right around here. It was like pick them. >> Who do you like? Well, you like the bears. I'm assuming. >> Of course. I like the bears. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. It's a hard game. That's a >> I just want them to be healthy. >> Yeah. Yeah. Don't buy me. >> I just want them to be healthy and have nobody get hurt. >> Well, okay. I'm sorry, Mr. Massochist. >> Everyone's a winner. >> Yeah. >> No. Um >> Caleb Williams loved that quarterback from day one. Amazing. Amazing. Loved him. Loved him. Loved him. >> Right. >> Yeah. Now you're Now you're stuck with him. >> He's not going anywhere. >> Mhm. >> He's staying around. >> So that I don't know. I just I'm just so anxious. I just want just want this to be over. >> I'm surprised I didn't get anything from production when I said that. >> Caleb Williams. I loved them. >> Well, Jame James will give you like the the you know, blank. >> No, James has been on his bandwagon. >> Out of focus. They just don't make your camera go out of focus. It's fine. They don't know. You don't know. >> You don't know. >> He's doing it now. There he goes. He's doing it now. I'm out of focus. I'm gone. I'm >> There you go. Now, James in Productions been on uh been on his bandwagon. He's rightfully so. So, good job out of him. There we go. I'm back. See that? >> Hey, well, we got a great show for you today. A lot of good content headed your way. This is a thrilling Thursday here on Tasty Live in the top of the 8:00 hour. Uh fan favorite trades from the research team. Uh the world's greatest financial think tank is going to present their trade ideas uh to the team. Um always something to to look forward to. >> Mhm. >> Going to going to kick that off real real nice. Uh and then at 8:40, uh Nikki in Johnny Trades. He is in Fuego this week with his trades and his scalping uh and his fat fingering. >> So we're going to look at it real time. >> True, too. Yes. I'm glad >> that fingers have worked. >> Well, I'm glad I didn't I I caught that early cuz you long 35 right now. >> Yeah. >> Hey, >> that would have been, you know, me having to >> put my tail between my legs and go ask daddy and mommy to help me over there. >> Yeah, I've done that. >> It's okay. >> Only hurts for a second. >> Uh, but Nikki presents trade ideas for those of us, most of us who have smaller accounts. Uh, always much appreciated. Um and then excuse me nine o'clock we have a market measures how theta and vega react during market spikes. What's that about nicks? >> So we're looking at like just the difference in your v and of course theta exposure via uh changes in implied volatility IV rank in spy. So it's kind of a we're we're we're trying to show you you know when volatility spikes all of the Greeks that you're trading uh move quicker. Mhm. >> So, I mean that it's kind of more of reinforcement of why we look for high implied volatility cuz you know your your trades are further out on the curve, they move faster, you get more decay, etc. So, we're going to bucket it into IVR ranges. It's a good one. >> Okay. >> Beautiful. >> Um, and then at 9:20 live from the trade desk, we got Quinton and Glenn. Quinton counting down all the top trending tickers over at TC Trade and G Money. when he's not serving you fresh coffee from Starbucks. He is coming in to talk about the FX side of business. >> G Money was one and done. I was came in this morning. I was looking for another cup. I couldn't find it anywhere. Looked under my desk. >> But he's smart. He got he did it right after like you know you the next day he comes and he does his his his show and then and then you know >> he was raised right. >> Yeah. >> He's good. He's good. And uh programming notes today at 11:00 a.m. Options Trading Concepts live from the floor of the SIBO. Mike and Jamal uh are going to be No, it is not electric when Mike and Jamal are there. >> WHAT? >> IT'S ONLY ELECTRIC WHEN THE ladies are there cuz the ladies are electric. >> Um I mean it's decent when Mike and Jamal. >> Yeah, it's all right. It's all right. >> Yeah, it's all right. It's all right. But I mean, ask the traders who they are more excited to see. >> That's Well, >> that's why it's electric. >> I think there's a little bit of a bias built into that one. Okay. Maybe. Maybe. >> Yeah. Mhm. >> I said what I said. Uh but we love everybody. But Mike and Jamal at 11:00 a.m. So tune in for that. Uh always uh great content. But hey, in the meantime, in between time, you guys want your daily dose? >> Sure. >> Hit me with Mike theme music. Let's go. >> Our leading story top. >> Breaking news. >> All right. All right, everybody. Today is a thrilling Thursday. It's January the 8th. This is the part of the show we like to call the Daily Dose where we talk about today's financial news and headlines. My name is Vanetta. ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEWS? >> READY FOR the news. >> Are there any earnings? >> Nah. >> You're you're going to have to wait another next week around the 13th or 14th. They start trickling in. >> Mhm. Um, in just probably one of the most headlines that screams 2026, Dow Jones signs deal with Poly Market to add prediction data across outlets. What a TIME TO BE ALIVE. UM, the Dow Jones on Wednesday said they'd signed an exclusive deal with Poly Market to bring real time prediction market data to its outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Barons, and Market Watch. What do you think about this full stack integration? I mean, I it's I'm surprised that the Dow Jones, probably one of the older uh organizations doing it, but uh I think it's it's inevitable. I mean, I think it has to go mainstream, >> much like Bitcoin or anything else where everybody can invest in it and make it easy for sure. Yeah. >> Yeah. But there's >> you can now sit at the bar. You can watch what the market's doing. You'll be able to watch what Poly Markets are are doing across the board. >> On sports, >> bet on sports. Maybe we'll be able to interact with people right at the bar with you. >> You never have to leave. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> You don't like it? >> I There's just a level of scamminess to the prediction markets because of people that have the inside information that even supersedes the scamminess that scares me about crypto. >> It's like I was like, "Oh, there's levels to this." Um, and that's that's all I'm worried. And I'm just worried about people. >> Why are you worried what do you worry about it? Like about people being taken advantage of in in losing their money in in >> you know that's what we do here every day we try to take advantage of what's happening in the market which means that there's somebody on the other side of every trade that we make and that doesn't mean that they have to be a loser just because I feel >> but that's with informed probabilities and and >> no you're taking a lot of liberties with you're taking a lot of liberties >> I mean this is binary I I I hear what you're saying on some of these these things and and that's going to be a huge part of the next evolution of poly markets like how they kind of catch this >> um the insider trading but the whole point is that at some point the inside info gets arbed out right so if these markets are big enough the that inside info it it there's going to be an opposite side to that and it's going to be >> so instead of the line coming out at let's say the the real line should be 70 out of 100 and there's some sort of inside information >> allegedly it's going to open at 80 instead opening at 70 >> and and it'll be bet down to back to 70. Exactly. >> So that could it it's not there yet because >> you know like your Venezuela stuff is so illquid that you know the insider is the only action. >> Yeah. >> Once there's a lot of action and enough action it gets arbed out and like the you know it's it's in I've heard they're even going to go to like 15inut prediction markets for price of Bitcoin. Like do we need like this is what these are? This is these are my concerns. >> Yeah. Yeah. No, I >> what but what is your concern about it? So So you can you can go to a you can go to a a gambling establishment and bet within seconds on hands or anything else like that? Are you worried about those people too? >> Sure. >> Yes. Yes, I am. >> Well, you got a lot of working to do because been around for a long time. >> Yeah. Can't can't worry about people their money. Hey, a soft US dollar uh uh soft US dollar outlook is set to linger uh along with Fed independent worries. That's according to new Reuters poll. The outlook for the US dollar among currency strategists pulled by Reuters remains bearish at the start of 2026 with a modest decline expected by year end. We are awaiting some pretty significant economic data and other news tomorrow uh in terms of the jobs report uh as well as the tariff uh decision for from the Supreme Court. What are you doing in dollar and currencies? >> Uh dollar's been relatively strong, right? Versus the euro. I know Glenn will come in here. I'll talk about a little bit a little bit later, but uh the dollar on versus yen for the last week or two has been on a little bit of a tear. The dollar has been on a tear to the upside. >> Yeah, a little bit of a bounce. Still at lows. >> Still at lows. The yen's still at lows. Yen, hasn't. >> Yeah, the yen is the I if there's anything I take away from the last couple months, I'm never being long the yen again. >> Welcome to He's finally a Batista. Stinks. The Russell E- Mini Russell NASDAQ pair both. >> No rhyme or reason. Just get long or short one of them. Yeah, I agree with you there. >> Stink. Both those trades stink. >> But the gold silver pair, that's money. You can play. >> I kind of like that one. >> Yeah, that's been moving. that's been in that's been in play. >> FX I am long the dollar against the uh Canadian dollar. I am >> short Aussie dollar. I am short um I'm short or no I'm long euro against the pound. I'm long dollar against the Swiss friss. >> You got to get you got to get the Canadian dollar in there. I think it's been on a two week slide. >> He did. He said that. >> So I'm long dollar against Canadian dollar. So my biggest my biggest positions are are long the dollar. So I am long the dollar. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Pretty good. >> I'm against this. >> Well, okay, let's not walk it all back. Six months ago or a year ago, you would be talking about how uh Black Rockck and Jamie Diamond and everybody else was buying all the real estate, driving up houses, >> but the numbers are the numbers. Like, it's less than 1%. >> You never said you never said anything like that 6 months or a year ago. On paper, this looks like a seems like a good idea. >> This seems reasonable. >> Seems reasonable. I I think it's just another grenade like you were talking about just a moment ago about everything else. I don't know how you can you can do this or implement it. I mean, I don't think it's going to be able to happen. >> No. Shares of Black Rockck were lower on the on the news. So, you just do what you want to do with with that. >> Yeah. Uh hey, there is a new regime change and I don't mean in Venezuela. I mean the second most valuable company by market cap is no longer Apple. It is now Google. Alphabet, Miss Jackson, if you're nasty. Uh Google stock surge in 2025 uh continues and Apple's uh Alphabets, excuse me, market cap surpasses Apple for the first time since the before times since 2019. Um so let's look at Alphabet. >> Is that how we measure time? Now >> I measure in the before time like the last six year. Yeah. 2019 that's before times. >> I kind of agree with that. That was like a different world. >> Like I stopped counting my age. not counting my age after like before that. But anyway, like it just like nothing matters after 2019. Like it's all just >> the before times different. But Alphabet and uh Google and Apple, what you got? >> Apple down two and a half, three bucks. Uh Google being a bucker up around $5. Uh Google opens here at 327. Uh that'll be flirting with its uh >> closing highs that it had, you know, not too long ago back in November or so. November, December. >> Yeah. Uh, Alphabet's market cap 3.88 trillion. Uh shares of Alphabet were up 2% yesterday. Apple's market cap closed yesterday at 3.84. Apple shares have slid more than 4% over the last 5 days. >> Yeah. A year ago it was uh going away because uh the chat bots were going to, you know, like kill Google search >> or no, Google was going to get broken up. Yeah, that the big one was like everybody was like, "Oh, who needs you know Google search when you have open AI and you could just, you know, search there and it was trading at, you know, $120 and then it's >> you don't get too many multi-trillion dollar companies that are trading at $150 uh a year later. >> Yeah. Exactly. Yeah. In a year's time. Yeah. >> Crazy. Uh, Chinese authorities have reportedly asked domestic tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 HI chips, signaling tighter oversight even as US export licenses near completion. The move reflects Beijing's broader push to make chips at home. >> Nvidia unchanged 189 and change that. Maybe it's up 50 cents or so. Been going sideways uh quietly going sideways with an Micro 5. Yeah, I agree with you there. >> Yeah. Uh, ARM is launching a physical AI I unit joining a rush to robotics by tech companies and automakers. Uh the decision to create a unit that specializes in robotics uh arrives amid a flurry of announcements and activity at CES around humanoid robots, which are my favorite type of robots. >> You're so ready for it. >> I love it. Boston Dynamics robot. The humanoid robot. Look, that that robot is 6 feet 200 lb. Yeah. Give it to me. >> You see, I'm as long as you're worried about Don't include robots in your house. Yeah, I'm not afraid of like, you know, >> well, it's going to the Hyundai plant, so it's going to be a factory robot, not it's not meant for >> I'm afraid of the poly markets and stuff like that, but I'm afraid of these robots. I'm afraid of the drones. That's the crap I'm afraid of. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> I will give you I will give you that. Uh finally today, President Trump says he will not permit defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks and to those firms address his complaints about the industry. Uh yesterday the president on Truth Social took aim at defense contractors executive pay packages. Excuse me, Senator Warren. NO, THIS PRESIDENT TRUMP BUT THEN THEN HOURS later he's like also our defense bill isn't big enough and it needs to be 1.5 trillion not 1 trillion. So Lheed Martin fell 7% and then it rose 7% and then just like nothing happened again. He can't do this unilaterally. Uh I I don't think but what do you think about him meddling in a free market? >> I mean he loves to talk to him too. That was that was probably the quickest of them. >> Yes. Flash Taco. That was a flash taco. That was like a test. >> It It was I mean, Lheed Martin, we talked a little bit about with >> down $40 then up $40 in the aftermarket. >> And it's up $40 now after being down uh yesterday. Traded up to I don't know over the last 72 hours, it's gone from around 510 to 540 down to 500 back to 535. >> But there's no market there's no option markets to trade in there. They're way too wide. >> Uh the other uh Northrup Grundman uh NOOCC and then um uh I'm sorry. >> Yeah, GD. Yeah. Uh and General Dynamics uh is GD and then Northrep Grman NOOCC. >> Um all of them are very hard to uh trade. All of them, you know, >> I don't know if there was a defense ETF or >> Oh, uh ITA was the one that TP >> Oh, okay. >> mentioned in the cherry picks. It's not really tradable either. Yeah, that's aerospace and defense. >> We traded Boeing. It's the most liquid. >> That's a good play. That's the most pure. >> Yeah. Yes. >> And Boeing's up about three bucks this morning. Earnings January 27th. Ivy ranks around 11. It's near its highs, too. >> Trump Trump's throwing out little grenades here. I don't I don't like it. It's giving me a little bad vibes from back in April of last year where it started off kind of like this like lob grenade, walk it back, everything's fine. It's like kind of like a test the water, see how the market reacts. And he he hasn't really like talked about the stock market. >> No, he hasn't. You're right. >> Which is another, you know, like usually when like it's status quo, he's talking about how great the market is where alltime high is amazing, you know. and he's not really talking about that. So, I feel like there's just >> he's not really taking credit as much as >> Yeah. He's not he's not pumping, you know, like look at look at, you know, all the gains. >> It must not be out yet. >> Yeah. So, >> uh well, something else >> a little bit of a spook. >> Something else that came out from the Trump administration yesterday is President Trump says he's immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single family homes. Uh people live in homes, not corporations, he said. uh this is all well and good but institutional investors landlord properties that own 100 plus more properties make up less than like 1% of the housing market. I will though agree in regions though some it's really bad but a national policy of this is maybe not quite as effective as as because it's not the same problem in every municipality. So, >> well, okay, let's not walk it all back. Six months ago or a year ago, you would be talking about how uh Black Rockck and Jamie Diamond and everybody else was buying all the real estate, driving up houses, >> but the numbers are the numbers. Like, it's less than 1%. >> You never said you never said anything like that 6 months or a year ago. On paper, this looks like a seems like a good idea. >> This seems reasonable. >> Seems reasonable. I I think it's just another grenade like you were talking about just a moment ago about everything else. I don't know how you can you can do this or implement it. I mean, I don't think it's going to be able to happen. >> No. Shares of Black Rockck were lower on the on the news. So, you just do what you want to do with with that. >> Yeah. Uh hey, in other news Ford is going to offer its first eyes off driver assistance system in 2028 as the company wants to move to level three driver assistance systems. The technology will first be available on Ford's new electric vehicle platform and it will be developed by a specialized team in California, Fix or Repair Daily. Ford >> Fix Repair Daily Vinnie. >> Yeah. Is Vinnie's preferred uh vehicle of choice uh these days. Uh 1380 looks like it's unchained maybe up a nickel, but it's at its highs. Uh Ford I remember is a $10 stock. I guess 13 doesn't seem or 13 in the orders doesn't seem that far away. >> Yeah. All the automakers have great delivery numbers for 2025 >> in this economy. Amazing. General Motors, too, uh, trading around 82 and change. >> Uh, Target, uh, trading near its 52- week lows, announces they're adding thousands of products to become a wellness destination. Uh, they're trying to launch a focus, a year-round focus on wellness. Uh the retailer is expanding their assortment of wellness related products by 30% a and adding thousands of new items. Many priced under $10. Can it turn around? TGT >> trading at 100. It's I I think it had a 10day up. >> Yeah, something like that. It had it own rally 85 in November.

Part 2

Summary of TastyLive Segment (Part 2 of 11) - January 8th

This segment of TastyLive focuses on market commentary, trade ideas, and a significant amount of informal discussion amongst the hosts and guests. The core themes revolve around recent market activity, the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) era in college sports, and a detailed exploration of various trading strategies and risk management principles.

1. Market Overview & Volatility:

The market opened down slightly, with the S&P 500 down around 10.5 points. A key observation is the low volatility, currently around 16.70, despite the market’s minimal movement. This “grind” – characterized by small, stair-step movements with low volatility – is considered unfavorable for certain trading strategies. The hosts note that volume has been low, particularly post-holiday, making it difficult to capitalize on significant price swings. They anticipate a potential increase in volatility leading up to tomorrow’s economic data releases (tariff ruling, employment reports). Specific index movements noted: Dow down 230, NASDAQ down 57/58, Russell and S&P down around 0.25%. Silver experienced a significant move down, approximately 5%, while Gold was down around $29.

2. Trade Ideas & Strategy Discussion:

• Shark’s Airline Strangle: Shark presented a bullish strangle on airline stocks (specifically referencing a potential rally despite all-time highs), utilizing strikes 10 points apart (105-135). This is a relatively small position, acknowledging the inherent risk.
• Kai’s Silver Butterfly: Kai proposed a neutral strategy with a silver butterfly spread (SLV) using 377/440 strikes, $10 wide, collecting a credit of $309 with $691 buying power requirement. He emphasized the low IV rank (20) and the lack of immediate earnings risk as factors supporting the trade.
• Julie’s Neutral Strategies: Julie presented two neutral strategies: a gold strangle (377/440 strikes, $10 wide) and a NASDAQ strangle (59/65 strikes, $10 wide). She highlighted the importance of IV rank and the benefits of defined risk trades, particularly for smaller accounts. She also mentioned a potential adjustment to widen the iron condor to create a synthetic strangle.
• Naked Puts & Diagonal Spreads: Discussion centered on adding a naked put or a diagonal spread to a $5,000 account, with a focus on managing risk and maximizing potential returns. The suggestion was to start with a 40-50 delta put or a diagonal spread to control buying power.

3. Risk Management & Portfolio Allocation:

A significant portion of the discussion revolved around defining and managing risk. The hosts debated the appropriate percentage of a portfolio allocated to undefined risk versus defined risk trades. The consensus was that this allocation is highly dependent on account size, risk tolerance, and market conditions. For smaller accounts (under $25,000), a higher percentage of defined risk trades is recommended. For larger accounts ($100,000+), a 50% or greater allocation to undefined risk trades may be appropriate, but with a focus on maintaining a 65-70% probability of success on initial trades. The concept of a "green scratch" – closing a position for a small profit rather than accepting a loss – was also discussed.

4. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• NIL (Name, Image, Likeness): The ability of college athletes to profit from their personal brand.
• Strangle: An options strategy involving buying or selling an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put on the same underlying asset with the same expiration date.
• Butterfly Spread: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• IV Rank (Implied Volatility Rank): A measure of the current implied volatility relative to its historical range.
• Delta: A measure of an option's sensitivity to changes in the underlying asset's price.
• Defined Risk: A trading strategy where the maximum potential loss is known in advance.
• Undefined Risk: A trading strategy where the maximum potential loss is not known in advance (e.g., naked options).
• Green Scratch: Closing a trade for a small profit to avoid a loss.
• Synthetic Strangle: Widening an iron condor to resemble a strangle.
• Skew: The difference in implied volatility between options with different strike prices.

5. Notable Quotes:

• “I’m the house. I’m the Luxor. I’m the Hard Rock.” – Commenting on the edge a trader can have over the market.
• “Trading’s not gambling if you’re the house.” – Reinforcing the idea of a statistical edge.
• “It’s the grind. No scare, no velocity.” – Describing the current market conditions.
• “If volatility stays weak, continues to go a little bit lower, maybe the market gets a little bit of wings underneath it.” – Speculating on the impact of volatility on market direction.

6. Data & Statistics:

• S&P 500 down 10.5 points at the open.
• Volatility (VIX) at 16.70, up 6 cents.
• Silver down approximately 5%.
• Gold down around $29.
• IV Rank for Palanteer: 21.
• Expected move for S&P 500: 22 points.
• NASDAQ down 140 points.

The segment concluded with a preview of upcoming economic data releases and a transition to the live market open. The overall tone was analytical, with a strong emphasis on risk management and adapting strategies to current market conditions.

Part 3

Summary of TastyLive Segment (Part 3 of 11)

This segment focuses on real-time trading decisions, portfolio adjustments based on upcoming market events, and a deep dive into the relationship between Theta, Vega, and IV Rank in short strangle strategies. The discussion revolves around navigating a market characterized by low volatility and anticipating potential catalysts like economic reports and tariff rulings.

1. Main Topics & Key Points:

• Market Assessment: The market is described as directionless ("rudderless sailboat") with low volume and wide bid-ask spreads, indicating low liquidity. Despite upcoming potentially market-moving events (tariff rulings, employment reports), volatility remains subdued.
• Portfolio Positioning: The trader maintains a relatively flat delta portfolio, holding capital on the sidelines and having recently taken profits on previous positions. They are short NASDAQ and actively managing existing positions, including butterflies and short puts.
• Earnings Play: Discussion centers on identifying opportunities around upcoming earnings reports, specifically Netflix, and utilizing strategies like short puts and call spreads.
• Volatility & Greeks: A detailed exploration of how Theta and Vega are impacted by IV Rank, particularly in strangle strategies. The core argument is that high IVR environments offer faster time decay and reduced directional risk for short premium sellers.
• Trade Adjustments: The segment showcases real-time adjustments to existing positions, including rolling a Nike put option to a later expiration date and a lower strike, closing a Q's call spread, and adjusting a Micron butterfly.

2. Examples, Case Studies & Real-World Applications:

• Ivy (IV Rank): Used as a key metric for evaluating option pricing and identifying potential trading opportunities. Specific IV Rank values are mentioned for various stocks (Ivy 21, Netflix IV Rank 32, Gold IV Rank 55).
• Costco Earnings: A sudden $40 jump in Costco's stock price is highlighted as an example of unexpected market movement and the importance of staying adaptable.
• Microsoft Trade: A previous long call spread in Microsoft is revisited, demonstrating profit-taking and the potential for re-entry based on market conditions.
• Micron Butterfly: A detailed breakdown of a losing butterfly trade, illustrating the defined risk nature of the strategy and the limited options for adjustment.
• SPY Strangle Analysis: A comprehensive analysis of how Theta and Vega behave in different IVR environments using a 16-delta SPY strangle, demonstrating the benefits of trading in high IVR scenarios.

3. Step-by-Step Processes & Methodologies:

• Option Rolling: The process of rolling a short put option (Nike) is demonstrated, involving selecting a new expiration date and strike price to manage risk and potentially profit from a continued bullish outlook.
• Trade Adjustment: The steps involved in adjusting a butterfly trade (Micron) are discussed, highlighting the limitations and potential for accepting a loss.
• Strangle Analysis: A methodology for analyzing the impact of IVR on Theta and Vega in strangle strategies is presented, using historical data and specific calculations.
• Position Sizing: The trader emphasizes maintaining smaller position sizes in the "Johnny" account to manage risk and maximize capital efficiency.

4. Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• High IVR is Favorable for Short Premium: The central argument is that selling options in high IVR environments provides a better risk-reward profile due to faster time decay and reduced directional risk.
• Volatility Contraction is Key: The trader emphasizes that volatility tends to contract more quickly than underlying price movements, making short volatility strategies attractive.
• Adaptability is Crucial: The need to adapt to changing market conditions and adjust positions accordingly is repeatedly stressed.
• Defined Risk Strategies: The preference for defined risk strategies (butterflies, iron condors) is evident, allowing for better risk management and capital allocation.

5. Notable Quotes & Statements:

• “It’s just like a sailboat with no wind one way or the other.” – Describing the current market directionlessness.
• “If I told you that was going to be the talk and it was going to come to this big happen all at once though is like today now everybody realizes oh shoot we got…” – Highlighting the sudden market focus on upcoming events.
• “You can't look at it that way. Positive scalp is all you can do.” – Emphasizing the importance of focusing on small wins.
• “You have faster time decay and reduced IV directional risk.” – Summarizing the benefits of trading in high IVR environments.

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• IV Rank (Implied Volatility Rank): A percentile ranking of an option's implied volatility relative to its historical range.
• Theta: The rate of time decay of an option's value.
• Vega: The sensitivity of an option's price to changes in implied volatility.
• Delta: The sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the underlying asset's price.
• Strangle: An options strategy involving buying or selling an out-of-the-money call and put option with the same expiration date.
• Butterfly Spread: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• Iron Condor: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• Zero Day to Expiration (0DTE): Options expiring on the same day as the trade is initiated.
• Bid-Ask Spread: The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept (ask).

7. Data & Research Findings:

• The segment references a study analyzing the relationship between IVR, Theta, and Vega in SPY strangles from 2020-2025.
• The study found that higher IVR environments lead to faster time decay and reduced IV directional risk for short premium traders.
• Specific IV Rank values are cited for various stocks to illustrate trading opportunities.
• Real-time market data is used to track price movements, volatility changes, and option pricing.

This summary provides a detailed overview of the segment's content, capturing the nuances of the discussion and the practical application of trading concepts.

Part 4

Summary of TastyLive Segment (Part 4 of 11)

This segment focuses on options trading strategies, particularly in relation to Implied Volatility (IV), time decay (Theta), and Vega exposure. The discussion centers around identifying advantageous trading conditions – specifically high IV environments – and how to capitalize on them.

1. Main Topics & Key Points:

• High IV Environments are Favorable: The core argument is that trading in high IV environments offers benefits for short premium strategies (like strangles). This is because higher volatility leads to increased option prices, resulting in larger premium collection.
• Volatility Contraction vs. Price Movement: Volatility tends to contract faster than the underlying asset's price moves. This means that even if the underlying asset doesn't move significantly, the decrease in volatility can lead to profit in short volatility trades.
• Vega Exposure & IV Rank (IVR): Vega exposure (sensitivity to volatility changes) decreases as volatility increases. IVR, a percentile ranking of current IV compared to its historical range, is a key indicator. Higher IVR suggests a more favorable environment for selling options.
• Theta & IV Relationship: Theta (time decay) increases at a faster rate with higher IV. This means options lose value more quickly in high IV environments, benefiting short premium strategies.
• Market Conditions: The current market is described as calm and lacking significant movement, making it harder to find high IV opportunities.

2. Examples & Real-World Applications:

• SPY Strangles: The discussion frequently references SPY (S&P 500 ETF) strangles as an example. A strangle involves selling both an out-of-the-money call and put option.
• Live Cattle Futures Options: TP (Trader at TastyTrade) discusses a trade based on a recent change to the USDA food pyramid, suggesting a potential bullish outlook for live cattle futures due to altered dietary recommendations.
• Boeing (BA) Options: TP analyzes Boeing options, specifically looking at call spreads, considering the current IV rank and skew.

3. Step-by-Step Processes & Methodologies:

• Creating a Watchlist: Demonstrated how to create a watchlist in the TastyTrade platform, adding symbols like GD (General Dynamics), LMT (Lockheed Martin), BA (Boeing), and NOC (Northrop Grumman).
• Analyzing Option Skew: Explained how to interpret option skew (the difference in implied volatility between calls and puts) to assess market expectations and potential trade setups.
• Call Spread Construction: TP outlines a potential call spread trade in Boeing, selling a call at a higher strike price to offset the cost of buying a call at a lower strike price.

4. Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• Contrarian View on High IV: The argument is that while high IV indicates fear, it also presents an opportunity to profit from the eventual contraction of volatility.
• Focus on Probabilities & Risk: Emphasis is placed on understanding the probabilities of different outcomes and managing risk, rather than solely relying on directional predictions.
• Importance of IVR: IVR is presented as a crucial metric for identifying favorable trading conditions.

5. Notable Quotes:

• “Price better because volatility is pricing in the fear.” (Trader)
• “Volatility contracts a lot faster than the stock's movement.” (Trader)
• “High IVR short premium trades benefit both from faster time decay and reduced IV directional risk.” (Trader)
• “When V is high, you're getting paid a lot more to take that risk.” (Trader)
• “I don't care. Am I making money today?” (TP, emphasizing a focus on profitability)

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• Implied Volatility (IV): The market's expectation of future price volatility.
• Vega: The sensitivity of an option's price to changes in implied volatility.
• Theta: The rate of time decay of an option's value.
• IV Rank (IVR): A percentile ranking of current IV compared to its historical range.
• Strangle: An options strategy involving selling both an out-of-the-money call and put option.
• Skew: The difference in implied volatility between call and put options.
• Time Decay: The decrease in an option's value as it approaches expiration.
• Short Premium: Selling options to collect premium.
• Call Spread: A strategy involving buying and selling call options with different strike prices.

7. Data & Research Findings:

• Faster Volatility Contraction: Volatility contracts faster than price movements.
• Theta Increase with IV: Theta increases at a faster rate with higher IV.
• IVR & Extrinsic Value: As IVR increases, the extrinsic value of a strangle decreases at a faster daily rate.
• Live Cattle & USDA Food Pyramid: A connection is drawn between the USDA's revised food pyramid and potential bullish sentiment for live cattle futures.
• TastyTrade Platform Data: The segment demonstrates the use of the TastyTrade platform for analyzing option chains, creating watchlists, and assessing IV rank.

The segment concludes with a discussion of live cattle futures and a demonstration of the TastyTrade platform's features, setting the stage for the next segment with Liz and TP.

Part 5

Summary of TastyLive Options Trading Concepts Live Segment (Part 5 of 11)

This segment of TastyLive focuses on market analysis, trade adjustments, and a discussion of current market conditions characterized by low volatility and a lack of significant directional movement. The conversation spans a range of topics, from macro-economic factors like potential tariff announcements to specific stock movements and trading strategies.

1. Market Overview & Low Volatility:

The segment begins with a review of market performance, noting overall flatness across major indices (E-mini, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell). Implied volatility is low, with the VIX around 15.31, and the average daily range for the S&P 500 is also small (around 38 points). This low volatility is described as creating a challenging environment for trading, requiring patience and careful trade selection. The hosts acknowledge a potential rotation into consumer staples, evidenced by a 2% increase in that sector, the largest move since April.

2. Trade Adjustments & Strategies:

• Micro E-mini Strangle Roll: TP details a roll of his long-term micro E-mini strangle, moving the position from the January cycle to the February cycle (6600/7100 to 6650/7200). He collected a $238 credit, aiming to benefit from continued low volatility and a potential grind higher. He emphasizes calculating break-even points in terms of both monetary value and points to assess risk.
• SLV (Silver) Trade: Jamal closed the call side of a strangle in SLV, taking a 50% profit, anticipating a potential bounce. He maintains a long February 75 put and short 66 put.
• Costco (COST) Trade: Jamal closed a profitable trade in Costco, noting the stock's recent upward momentum and suggesting it could continue to rise.
• Vertical Spreads as Core Strategy: Both hosts advocate for vertical spreads as a fundamental option trading strategy, particularly for beginners. Verticals offer defined risk and allow for clear calculation of potential profit and loss.
• VIX Bullishness: TP expresses a bullish outlook on the VIX, suggesting potential trades like buying call spreads or selling puts, anticipating a possible market sell-off. He notes the VIX is currently trading at a discount to the futures.

3. Risk Management & Market Observation:

• Avoiding Overtrading: Both hosts emphasize the importance of patience and avoiding overtrading in a low-volatility environment. TP highlights that he has only executed eight trades this week, a significant reduction from his typical volume.
• Stochastic Volatility: TP introduces the concept of stochastic volatility modeling, explaining that it attempts to predict future volatility changes rather than assuming constant volatility. He notes that while theoretically interesting, it's less practical for day-to-day trading due to the dominant influence of stock price movement.
• Monitoring Individual Stocks: Despite the overall market flatness, the hosts acknowledge significant moves in individual stocks like WDC, STX, and Micron, highlighting the need to pay attention to specific names.

4. Upcoming Catalysts & Uncertainty:

• Tariff Announcement: The segment discusses the upcoming announcement regarding potential tariffs, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the event and its potential impact on the market.
• Bank Earnings: The approaching bank earnings season is also mentioned as a potential catalyst for market movement.

5. Key Quotes:

• “When the VIX is in the low teens and the markets aren’t moving, it can be a tough environment to find really good new opportunities.” – Jamal
• “You can get away with it sometimes, but generally speaking, when the VIX is in the low teens and the markets aren’t moving, uh, it can be a tough environment to find really good new opportunities.” – Jamal
• “There’s nowhere else to put it.” – TP, referring to continued investment despite economic uncertainty.
• “You can make a career out of selling verticals.” – TP, emphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of vertical spreads.
• “If there's one thing that is to take note of this week, it's been that I think there's been a little tug and pull between um those two [indices].” – Jamal, describing the rotation between growth and value stocks.

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• VIX (Volatility Index): A measure of market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 index option prices.
• Implied Volatility: The market's forecast of a likely magnitude of future price changes.
• Strangle: An options strategy involving the simultaneous purchase of an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put on the same underlying asset.
• Vertical Spread: An options strategy involving the purchase and sale of options with the same expiration date but different strike prices.
• Span Margin: A risk-based margin methodology used for futures and options trading, calculating margin requirements based on potential losses.
• Reg T Margin: SEC regulation governing initial margin requirements for cash and margin accounts.
• Stochastic Volatility: A model that assumes volatility changes randomly over time.
• Break-Even Points: The price at which a trade becomes profitable.
• Theta: The rate of time decay of an option's value.
• Consumer Staples: Companies that produce essential goods, like food and household products.

7. Data & Statistics:

• VIX: 15.31 (at time of recording)
• S&P 500 Average Daily Range: 38 points (recent)
• Expected Move for S&P 500 Tomorrow: 42 points (less than 1%)
• Consumer Staples Sector Increase: 2% (largest move since April)
• Micro E-mini Strangle Roll Credit: $238
• SLV Trade Profit: 50%
• Costco Stock Increase: 5% (during the segment)

The segment concludes with a discussion of oil price movements and a reminder of the importance of disciplined trading and risk management.

Part 6

Summary of TastyLive - Risk & Reward (Part 6 of 11)

This segment of Risk & Reward focused on portfolio updates, potential trade setups, and market observations, particularly regarding the impact of potential tariff announcements and overall market volatility.

Key Topics & Points:

• Costco & Consumer Staples: Costco’s continued expansion and strong performance were highlighted as examples of resilient companies. The discussion noted a potential pre-emptive move in Costco’s stock price ahead of anticipated tariff announcements. The segment emphasized the strength of consumer staples in the current market.
• Tariff Announcement Anticipation: The possibility of tariff announcements the following day was a recurring theme, with speculation that it could be driving some market movements, particularly in companies like Costco, Nike, and LuluLemon. SBX (presumably a brokerage or data provider) was noted as not pricing in the potential tariffs.
• Oil Market: Oil prices experienced a slight bounce, but were described as “running in place” without establishing new highs or lows. One trader held a bullish position on oil, specifically a 50-57 call ratio spread with a long contract, aiming to extract extrinsic value over the next six days, even if the price fell below $55.
• Amazon & Long-Term Trades: A long-term “crab trade” in Amazon was discussed, with a plan to close the position before earnings if the price reached $260.
• Market Volatility & Trade Strategy: The low implied volatility environment was a key consideration. The traders favored directional trades over premium selling due to limited premium availability.
• Merc (MERC) Trade Idea: A bullish trade idea was presented using a 110-105 put spread and a 120-130 call spread on Merc, aiming to capitalize on a potential recovery in the stock. The trade was designed to benefit from a wider price range and increased gamma exposure if the stock rallied.
• S&P 500 Trade Idea: A short-term Super Bowl trade was proposed on the S&P 500 using a 6750-6740 put spread financed by a 7100-7105 call spread, collecting a 55-cent credit. This trade was designed to profit from a rally, with a high potential payoff and asymmetric risk/reward.
• Butterfly Trade & Risk Offset: A long butterfly spread was discussed as a way to offset risk in the S&P 500 Super Bowl trade. The butterfly, positioned at 6800/6700, was expected to provide downside protection.
• Regional Banks: A discussion about the market capitalization of regional banks (TFC, WTFC) highlighted the significant gap between them and larger institutions like JP Morgan.

Examples & Case Studies:

• Costco: Used as an example of a strong, expanding retailer.
• Nike: Mentioned as a stock potentially impacted by tariff news and experiencing a significant price move.
• Amazon: Illustrates a long-term crab trade strategy.
• MEES: Used as an example of a long-term position where implied volatility is less of a concern.

Step-by-Step Processes/Methodologies:

• Super Bowl Trade Construction: Explained the process of creating a credit spread using puts and calls, widening the spread for increased potential profit.
• Butterfly Spread Implementation: Described how a butterfly spread can be used to hedge risk in other trades.
• Contract Roll Adjustment: Explained the need to adjust strike prices when rolling from one contract month (H) to another (M) due to price differences.

Key Arguments/Perspectives:

• Low Volatility Environment: The traders argued that the current low volatility makes premium selling less attractive and favors directional trades.
• Long-Term Perspective: The importance of a long-term perspective was emphasized, particularly for trades like the Amazon crab and the butterfly spread.
• Risk Management: The discussion highlighted the importance of risk management, including using spreads and butterflies to define risk and offset potential losses.

Notable Quotes:

• “That’s called revenue people.” (Referring to a large Costco purchase)
• “It’s tough to place a bullish trade now into this rally. If it fades tomorrow, I’m getting back in some way.” (Regarding Costco)
• “This is the capability. If there's a reversal based on news that maybe may be working right now…still over time, I think it’s a nice bullish trade.” (Regarding Costco)
• “It’s the eb and flow.” (Referring to market cycles)

Technical Terms:

• Crab Trade: A neutral options strategy involving multiple legs designed to profit from limited price movement.
• Extrinsic Value: The portion of an option's premium attributable to time until expiration and volatility.
• Gamma: A measure of the rate of change of an option's delta.
• Delta: A measure of an option's sensitivity to changes in the underlying asset's price.
• Implied Volatility (IV): A measure of the market's expectation of future price volatility.
• Bid-Ask Spread: The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept (ask).
• Call Ratio Spread: An options strategy involving buying and selling call options with different strike prices.
• Put Spread: An options strategy involving buying and selling put options with different strike prices.
• Butterfly Spread: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• Leap (Long-Term Equity Anticipation Security): Options with expiration dates more than one year in the future.
• VIX: The CBOE Volatility Index, a measure of market volatility.

Data/Research Findings:

• VIX at 15: Indicating low market volatility.
• SPY expected move: 40 points through tomorrow, 90 points through next Friday.
• Apple’s losing streak: Down for seven consecutive days.
• Costco Expansion: Continually announcing new warehouse openings.
• Tariff Announcement: Anticipated the following day.

Part 7

Summary of Tasty Trade Risk & Reward - Part 7 of 11

This segment of Tasty Trade’s Risk & Reward focuses on market analysis on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, covering economic data releases, market reactions, and specific trade ideas. The discussion centers around a strong GDP report, its implications for Federal Reserve policy, and resulting market movements, particularly in small caps, defense stocks, and the S&P 500.

1. Main Topics & Key Points:

• Strong GDP Data: First quarter GDP annualized at 5.4% (real terms), potentially translating to 8-9% nominal growth, indicating a hot economy. This data contradicts expectations of imminent Fed rate cuts.
• Fed Policy Expectations: Market currently prices in only 11% probability of a Fed cut in January. The strong GDP data further diminishes the likelihood of near-term rate cuts.
• Market Reaction: Initial market reaction was mixed. While the S&P 500 and NASDAQ showed initial strength, they ultimately faded, while small caps (Russell 2000) outperformed, driven by economic sensitivity.
• Defense Stock Volatility: Trump’s executive order regarding defense contractor dividends/buybacks and subsequent announcement of a $1.5 trillion defense budget caused significant, but ultimately reversed, volatility in defense stocks (LMT, RTX, etc.).
• Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Ongoing speculation surrounding the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, with Poly Market pricing increasingly favoring Netflix.
• Technical Analysis: Focus on S&P 500 triangle pattern, Russell 2000 breakout attempt, and equal-weighted S&P (RSP) strength.

2. Examples, Case Studies & Real-World Applications:

• Defense Stock Example (RTX): RTX experienced erratic price action following Trump’s announcements, initially spiking on the news before reversing all gains, illustrating the impact of political events on individual stocks.
• GDP & Fed Policy: The discussion highlights the interplay between strong economic growth (GDP) and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions, demonstrating how unexpected growth can challenge expectations of rate cuts.
• Small Cap Performance (Russell 2000): The outperformance of the Russell 2000 serves as an example of how economic sensitivity can drive sector-specific gains during periods of economic expansion.

3. Step-by-Step Processes/Methodologies:

• GDP Calculation: Explanation of how real GDP is derived from nominal GDP by subtracting inflation.
• Risk-Reward Ratio: Discussion of using a risk-reward ratio (e.g., 1:2 or 1:3) when entering trades, focusing on limiting risk and identifying potential profit targets.
• Technical Analysis (Triangle Pattern): Analysis of the S&P 500 triangle pattern, suggesting a potential pullback to 25500 if the pattern breaks down.

4. Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• Government Spending & Inflation: The argument that increased government spending (potential $1.5 trillion defense budget) coupled with loose monetary policy could lead to asset inflation.
• Economic Strength vs. Fed Policy: The perspective that the strong GDP data challenges the narrative of a slowing economy and diminishes the likelihood of near-term Fed rate cuts.
• Market Breadth: The observation that market breadth is improving, with equal-weighted indices (RSP) outperforming market-cap weighted indices, suggesting a broader participation in the rally.

5. Notable Quotes:

• “It’s a very weird spot we’re in right now in the economy… jobless growth basically.” – Chris Veio
• “Defense stocks are doing a lot of work today… they flip-flopped because we had Trump saying no buybacks, no dividends, and then shortly after saying, you know, 1.5 trillion.” – Thomas Westwitter
• “The data, as we've seen the past few days, it has not catered to an expansion in Fed cut odds.” – Chris Veio

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The total monetary or market value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period.
• Nominal GDP: GDP measured in current prices, without adjusting for inflation.
• Real GDP: GDP adjusted for inflation, providing a more accurate measure of economic growth.
• VIX (Volatility Index): A real-time market index representing the market's expectation of 30-day volatility.
• IVR (Implied Volatility Rank): A measure of the current implied volatility relative to its historical range.
• Triangle Pattern: A chart pattern characterized by converging trendlines, often indicating a potential breakout or breakdown.
• Dogee: A candlestick pattern with a small body and long wicks on both ends, indicating indecision.
• Backwardation: A market condition where futures prices are lower than spot prices.
• Mundell-Fleming Trilemma: A macroeconomic model that examines the relationship between exchange rates, capital flows, and monetary policy.
• Nowcast: A real-time economic forecast.

7. Data & Research Findings:

• Q1 GDP: 5.4% annualized (real terms).
• Fed Cut Odds (January): 11%+.
• Russell 2000: Trading near 2025 highs (2624.3).
• VIX: Fluctuating, but not signaling extreme market stress.
• S&P 500: Consolidating within a triangle pattern.
• RSP (Equal Weighted S&P 500): Approaching new all-time highs.
• ES Call Spread: Long call spread on ES (S&P 500 futures) with strikes at 7000 and 7050.

The segment concludes with a cautious outlook, acknowledging the mixed signals in the market and emphasizing the importance of risk management. The hosts highlight the potential for both bullish and bearish scenarios, urging viewers to remain vigilant and adapt their strategies accordingly.

Part 8

Summary of TastyLive Segment (Part 8 of 11)

This segment focuses on market analysis, trade ideas, and a conversational discussion of current economic conditions and potential market movements. The discussion covers equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Mag 7 stocks, Tesla, Google, Meta), bond markets (Treasuries), precious metals (Gold, Silver), commodities (Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, Grains), the US Dollar, and Bitcoin.

1. Main Topics & Key Points:

• Equity Market Rotation: A shift is observed from technology stocks towards more domestically sensitive sectors (retail, banks). The equal-weighted S&P 500 is near new highs, while the equal-weighted Nasdaq lags.
• S&P 500 Technical Analysis: The S&P 500 is consolidating within a triangle pattern. A failed breakout attempt yesterday raises concerns about a potential pullback towards 4500. Key levels to watch include the 50-day, 1-month, and weekly moving averages, all currently showing positive rates of change.
• Bond Market Concerns: Bonds are flagging, with a lack of clear bullish signals. The 116 level is a critical resistance point. The MOVE index (a measure of bond volatility) remains low, but is showing slight increases.
• Dollar Strength: The US Dollar is showing signs of a potential turnaround, supported by positive momentum and breaking through key moving averages. This strength is seen as a potential headwind for precious metals.
• Commodity Analysis: Oil is experiencing a rally despite geopolitical concerns. Natural gas is weak, prompting adjustments to existing trades. Copper is showing resilience, with a potential for further gains. Grain markets, particularly corn, exhibit high volatility.
• Bitcoin: Bitcoin is holding a key support level near 45,000, with potential for a breakout if it can surpass 45,000.

2. Examples, Case Studies & Real-World Applications:

• Rotation Trade: The discussion exemplifies the rotation trade by highlighting the outperformance of retail (XRT) and banking (XLF, KRE) ETFs compared to tech-heavy ETFs like XLK and SMH.
• Venezuela & Defense Spending: The potential for increased military spending and its impact on the bond market and dollar are discussed, linking geopolitical events to market implications.
• Silver Rebalancing: The impact of commodity tracking index rebalancing on silver prices is cited, explaining a recent price drop due to forced selling.
• Tesla & SpaceX: Speculation about Elon Musk consolidating Tesla, SpaceX, and XAI into a single entity to boost Tesla’s market cap is presented.

3. Step-by-Step Processes/Methodologies:

• Triangle Pattern Analysis: The process of identifying a triangle pattern in the S&P 500, assessing the breakout attempt, and anticipating a potential test of the lower trendline is outlined.
• Iron Condor/Put Spread Construction: The construction of iron condors and put spreads in various assets (natural gas, oil, Euro, wheat) is discussed, including strike price selection, expiration dates, and risk/reward ratios.
• Technical Level Identification: Identifying key support and resistance levels (e.g., 116 in bonds, 4500 in S&P 500, 50-day moving averages) as crucial decision points for trade adjustments.

4. Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• Bullish Sentiment Remains: Despite the mixed signals, a generally bullish outlook on the overall market persists, contingent on continued economic strength and potential Fed rate cuts.
• Dollar Strength as a Headwind: A strengthening dollar is viewed as a potential negative catalyst for precious metals and other commodities.
• Caution on Overextended Positions: The need for caution when already long is emphasized, as consolidations often lead to retests of previous support levels.
• Importance of Volatility Analysis: High volatility in certain markets (e.g., corn) presents opportunities for volatility-selling strategies.

5. Notable Quotes:

• “If we’ve returned into the consolidation, it does necessarily suggest…you test the other side. That could mean a pull back towards 4500 or so.” – Regarding the S&P 500 consolidation.
• “It’s not what you want to see if you’re already long.” – Acknowledging the negative implications of the S&P 500’s consolidation for existing long positions.
• “The stars are still aligning enough in a meaningful fashion where the preponderance of evidence is on the side of the bulls until proven wrong.” – Expressing continued bullish sentiment.
• “Scare the kids.” – A humorous remark about the potential for a market correction to shake out weak hands.

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• Triangle Pattern: A chart pattern characterized by converging trendlines, indicating a period of consolidation.
• Dogee: A candlestick pattern with small real bodies and long wicks, indicating indecision.
• Evening Star: A bearish candlestick pattern signaling a potential reversal.
• Heuristic: A mental shortcut used for decision-making.
• Equal-Weighted S&P 500: An index where each stock has the same weight, unlike the market-cap weighted S&P 500.
• QQEW: iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF.
• VIX (Volatility Index): A measure of market volatility based on S&P 500 options.
• MOVE Index: A measure of Treasury bond market volatility.
• Backwardation: A market condition where futures prices are lower than spot prices.
• Iron Condor: An options strategy involving the sale of an out-of-the-money call spread and an out-of-the-money put spread.
• Put Spread: An options strategy involving the sale of a put option and the purchase of a lower-strike put option.
• Gap Filter: A technical analysis technique to identify gaps in price charts.
• DTE: Days to Expiration (of an options contract).
• IVR: Implied Volatility Rank.
• Head and Shoulders: A bearish chart pattern.

7. Data & Research Findings:

• Futures Performance: Futures were down 0.05%. RSP was up 0.95%.
• Silver Rebalancing: A potential 10% rebalancing of silver in commodity tracking indexes.
• January Market Performance: Historically, January averages a 0.1% loss following a failed Santa Claus rally.
• Bond Volatility: The MOVE index was at 66, down from a high of 140 in April of the previous year.
• Euro IVR: Euro volatility was at 8.4.
• Wheat IVR: Wheat volatility was high, around 50-60%.
• Corn IVR: Corn volatility was very high, at 81.5.
• Silver Volatility: Silver volatility was around 75.

This summary provides a detailed overview of the discussed topics, incorporating specific details, technical terms, and key insights from the conversation.

Part 9

The segment begins with a discussion of financial independence and personal responsibility, illustrated by contrasting experiences of the speakers growing up – one working to pay for gas at 16/17, the other “scalping TVs” and working at 14. This leads to a playful debate about current financial habits, with one speaker admitting to relying on their mother for expenses despite appearing independent. The conversation highlights the idea of “working the system” and acknowledges the impact of lifestyle and parental financial situations.

The core of the segment shifts to trade analysis, starting with a bullish outlook on airline stocks despite all-time highs. A specific trade is proposed: a strangle on United Airlines (implied six grand one way for a full flight), selling a 25 delta put and a 20 delta call around a stock price of 116, aiming for a small profit. This is framed as a “lottery ticket” trade.

Further discussion reveals scrutiny of the speaker’s previous statements regarding DoorDash expenses, leading to a humorous exchange about parental financial support and a story about a father’s poor driving skills.

The segment then transitions to a review of current market conditions and trade adjustments. Several researchers are mentioned as being unwell, impacting the team’s capacity. The discussion touches on the Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) and a prediction of a challenging 2026.

A detailed analysis of existing positions follows, focusing on adjustments to a Micron butterfly (now a lottery ticket due to a significant price move), a Nike short put (rolled to February with a slight debit), and a QQQ call spread (closed for a profit). The emphasis is on managing risk and maximizing potential gains, even in small accounts. The concept of “defined risk” trades is highlighted.

New trade ideas are explored, including a silver butterfly (SLV) and a gold iron condor (GLD), with a focus on neutral strategies due to uncertainty in the market. The speaker emphasizes the importance of implied volatility (IV) and delta in trade selection. A Netflix put spread is also proposed, capitalizing on earnings volatility.

Finally, the segment concludes with a broader market overview, noting the mixed performance of different indices (IWM, SPY, EM, QQQ). The speaker highlights the strength of small caps (IWM) and the weakness of tech stocks (QQQ), pointing to a potential resolution of a right triangle pattern in the QQQ chart. The upcoming jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling on presidential tariffs are identified as key events to watch. The speaker expresses a cautious approach to trading, maintaining a 60-70% commitment level.

Technical Terms & Concepts:

• Strangle: An options strategy involving simultaneously buying an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put on the same underlying asset.
• Delta: A measure of an option's price sensitivity to a one-dollar change in the underlying asset's price.
• Butterfly Spread: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• Iron Condor: A neutral options strategy involving four strike prices, designed to profit from limited price movement.
• IV Rank (Implied Volatility Rank): A percentile ranking of an asset's current implied volatility compared to its historical volatility.
• Theta: The rate of decline in the value of an option due to the passage of time.
• Gap: A significant price jump or drop in an asset's price chart, leaving a "gap" in the trading history.
• Buying Power: The amount of funds available in a trading account to purchase securities.
• Short Delta: A position that profits from a decrease in the price of the underlying asset.
• Long Delta: A position that profits from an increase in the price of the underlying asset.
• Ratio Spread: An options strategy involving different numbers of calls and puts.

Data & Statistics:

• United Airlines flight price: $6,000 one way (full flight).
• Speaker’s first job wage: $8.25/hour (Best Buy).
• Other speaker’s job wage: $14/hour.
• S&P 500 down approximately 17 points.
• NASDAQ down approximately 230 points.
• Russell 2000 up approximately 10 points.
• Dow Jones up almost 70 points.
• Silver down 4.5% today.
• Gold Ivy Rank: 55.
• QQQ Ivy Rank: 32.
• Netflix earnings date: upcoming in the next couple of weeks.
• Microsoft earnings date: January 28th.

Notable Quotes:

• “You should work the system as best you can, my friend. I would be doing the same thing, if not more, in your position.”
• “You leave your moms pays for things, you know? So, I'm not completely as independent as I like to think I am.”
• “I'm getting a little bit of push back here on some of your answers. I don't know if I should out you here.”
• “You're going to lose your Door Dash account.”
• “It's a cheap way to get a lottery ticket type trade in a smaller sized account.”
• “If you don't stretch, you end up old.”
• “You got to start because then you end up like old, dragging your leg.”

Part 10

Summary of TastyLive Segment (Part 10 of 11) - January 8th, 2026

This segment of TastyLive focuses on market analysis leading into a key economic data release (employment numbers) and a potential Supreme Court decision. The overall tone is cautious, with a sense that the market is “waiting” for catalysts rather than exhibiting strong directional conviction.

1. Main Topics & Key Points:

• Market Rotation & Consolidation: The market is experiencing a rotation between sectors, with tech lagging and cyclical stocks (oil, defense) showing strength. Major indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell) are largely back to pre-holiday levels, consolidating rather than making new highs.
• Dollar Strength: The US Dollar (DXY) is showing signs of strength, breaking above its 50-day moving average, impacting currencies like the Euro, Pound, and Yen.
• Commodity Rebalancing: Gold and Silver experienced a rebalancing of open interest, with Silver facing significant selling pressure but ultimately rebounding. Oil prices are also firming.
• Economic Data & Fed Policy: A strong ISM services number and a 5.4% Atlanta Fed GDP growth tracker are creating tension with market expectations for aggressive Fed rate cuts. The discussion centers on the market’s insistence on rate cuts despite data suggesting less need for them.
• Upcoming Catalysts: Tomorrow’s jobs report and a potential Supreme Court decision are highlighted as key events that could break the current consolidation.

2. Examples, Case Studies & Real-World Applications:

• Tariff Impact: The segment notes a positive reaction in stocks like Costco, Target, and Nike following news related to potential tariff adjustments, demonstrating the market’s sensitivity to trade policy.
• Defense Stock Rally: The potential for increased defense spending (a proposed $1.5 trillion budget) is cited as a driver for the rally in defense stocks (LMT).
• Retail ETF Response: The segment references a positive reaction in the retail ETF earlier in the week following a Supreme Court announcement, illustrating the market’s responsiveness to legal developments.
• Individual Stock Analysis: Specific stocks are discussed, including Micron (MU) showing weakness, Nvidia (NVDA) exhibiting a potential distribution top, Palantir (PLTR) facing scrutiny due to its valuation and CEO’s comments, and Dell (DELL) forming a head and shoulders pattern.

3. Step-by-Step Processes/Methodologies:

• Identifying Trade Setups: The hosts discuss specific options strategies, including crab spreads (long call/put combinations with multiple strike prices) and iron condors (selling both calls and puts), outlining risk/reward profiles and potential adjustments.
• Analyzing Chart Patterns: The segment references right triangle patterns, bearish engulfing patterns, and head and shoulders patterns as technical indicators for potential trade setups.
• Macroeconomic Assessment: The hosts provide a framework for assessing the interplay between economic data (GDP, ISM, inflation expectations), Fed policy, and market behavior.

4. Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• Market Disconnect: A central argument is that the market is prioritizing the possibility of rate cuts over current economic data, creating a disconnect between fundamentals and price action.
• Government Spending & Asset Inflation: The hosts suggest that continued government spending and low rates are likely to drive asset inflation, favoring investments in hard assets, real estate, and financial assets.
• Skepticism Towards Fed Communication: There's a degree of skepticism regarding the Fed’s messaging, with the hosts suggesting the market may not fully believe the Fed’s commitment to a data-dependent approach.
• Importance of Volatility: The hosts emphasize the importance of monitoring volatility (VIX) as an indicator of market sentiment and potential risk.

5. Notable Quotes:

• “The markets don't want to take away these rate cuts…They just refuse to do it.” – Ilia Spivac, highlighting the market’s insistence on rate cuts despite strong economic data.
• “Asset inflation is the north star for the past few years.” – Chris Veio, emphasizing the impact of low rates and government spending on asset prices.
• “We’re essentially back to about the starting line for kind of the pre and post holiday rotation.” – Chris Veio, describing the current state of market consolidation.
• “Mirren is the little Wayne of rate cuts. He makes it rain.” – Chris Veio, playfully referencing a trader’s aggressive expectations for rate cuts.

6. Technical Terms & Concepts:

• ISM (Institute for Supply Management): An economic indicator based on monthly surveys of purchasing managers.
• GDP (Gross Domestic Product): A measure of the total value of goods and services produced in an economy.
• Break-Even Rates: A measure of inflation expectations derived from the difference in yields between nominal and inflation-protected securities.
• Crab Spread: An options strategy involving multiple strike prices designed to profit from a range-bound market.
• Iron Condor: An options strategy involving selling both calls and puts to profit from limited price movement.
• DXY (US Dollar Index): A measure of the value of the US dollar relative to a basket of six major currencies.
• Head and Shoulders Pattern: A bearish chart pattern indicating a potential reversal of an uptrend.
• Bearish Engulfing Pattern: A bearish candlestick pattern signaling a potential downtrend.
• Distribution Top: A chart pattern indicating a potential end to an uptrend.
• VIX (Volatility Index): A measure of market volatility based on S&P 500 options prices.
• Micro E-Minis: Smaller, more accessible futures contracts.

7. Data & Research Findings:

• Atlanta Fed GDP Growth Tracker: Currently at 5.4% for the fourth quarter.
• Inflation Expectations: Falling since August, currently around levels seen in early April.
• Fed Funds Rate Expectations: Market expectations for rate cuts have slightly decreased, currently around 3.56% for year-end 2026.
• S&P 500 Performance: Back to December’s high, consolidating.
• Russell 2000 Performance: Sitting just below December’s high.
• Dollar Index (DXY): Breaking above its 50-day moving average.
• Oil Price: Firming, trading at the top of its recent range.

The segment concludes with a sense of anticipation for tomorrow’s economic data and Supreme Court decision, which are expected to provide the next catalyst for market direction.

Part 11

The segment focuses on dissecting the current market dynamics in anticipation of upcoming US economic data, particularly the jobs report, and the implications for Federal Reserve policy. The core argument is that market behavior isn’t solely driven by economic fundamentals but significantly by a desire for “insurance” against uncertainty, leading to a persistent demand for rate cuts despite relatively positive economic indicators.

Key Topics & Points:

• Disparity between Fed Policy & Market Expectations: The market is pricing in approximately 56 basis points of rate cuts in 2024, while the Fed has signaled only one cut, a divergence that has stalled stock market progress since October. The Fed has consistently reiterated its stance since June, September, and December, yet the market remains unconvinced.
• Robust US Economic Data: Recent data, including the ISM services PMI, indicates strong US economic growth, with the composite index reaching a 10-month high. Consumption remains strong, driven primarily by the services sector (accounting for 68% of GDP). CPI data shows services (excluding food and energy) contributing 1.84 percentage points to the 2.7% headline inflation, while goods contribute only 0.25 percentage points.
• Labor Market Analysis: While the unemployment rate is at a four-year high of 4.6%, the Fed’s adjustment for potential overcounting in BLS data suggests the labor market isn’t as weak as initially perceived. The adjusted job loss rate is closer to zero, challenging the Fed’s rationale for aggressive rate cuts.
• Elevated Term Premium: The 10-year US Treasury bond term premium is at its highest level in almost two decades, indicating a strong demand for compensation for uncertainty. This is partially attributed to increased trade policy uncertainty.
• Global Trade Concerns: Global trade volumes have declined for the first time since COVID, driven by trade policy uncertainty, impacting the globally integrated AI supply chain (38% US, 26% Asia, 24% Europe).
• Market Positioning: The market is exhibiting a “risk-off” posture, with investors seeking insurance against potential shocks. This is reflected in the demand for rate cuts, even in the face of positive economic data.

Examples & Case Studies:

• October 2023 Fed Meeting: Powell’s comments at the October Fed meeting, dismissing market expectations of continued rate cuts, led to a stall in stock market performance.
• Trump’s Tariff Pause (April 2024): The market experienced a 12% rally when Trump paused tariffs in early April, demonstrating the sensitivity to trade policy.
• Recent Market Rotation: A rotation into consumer-facing stocks (Home Depot, Amazon, Nike, Decker’s Outdoor Company, TJ Maxx) and industrials (John Deere) suggests anticipation of a potential tariff reduction.
• Apple’s Chart: Apple’s chart is described as “terrible,” representing a potential weakness in the tech sector.
• Russell 2000 vs. NASDAQ: The Russell 2000 is outperforming the NASDAQ, indicating a shift towards smaller-cap, domestically focused companies.

Step-by-Step Processes/Methodologies:

• Analyzing CPI Data: Breaking down the CPI report to identify the drivers of inflation (services vs. goods) to assess the impact of tariffs.
• Evaluating ISM Data: Using the ISM composite PMI (weighted 70% services, 30% manufacturing) to gauge overall economic health.
• Interpreting Term Premium: Assessing the 10-year Treasury term premium as an indicator of market uncertainty.

Key Arguments & Perspectives:

• Markets are driven by fear of the unknown: The primary driver of market behavior is not necessarily a rational assessment of economic fundamentals but a desire for insurance against potential risks.
• The Fed is not swayed by market pressure: The Fed is adhering to its stated policy goals and is not likely to be influenced by market expectations.
• Trade policy uncertainty is a significant risk: Trade policy uncertainty is a major source of market anxiety and is impacting global trade volumes.

Notable Quotes:

• “The markets want 25 more basis points and cuts than the Fed wants to give them this year.”
• “The debate is unsettled. The markets want 25 more basis points and cuts than the Fed wants to give them this year.”
• “This is a market where it's innocent until proven guilty.”
• “The uncertainty itself is like a paw on activity and you take away the tariffs, administration comes back and goes, "Yeah, we're going to figure out how to put these back on, but we're going to take a bunch of months to do it." That's a whole lot of uncertainty.”
• “Until the wolf actually blows down the house, uh we've convinced ourselves that our building material is brick still.”

Technical Terms:

• Term Premium: The extra return investors demand for holding a long-term bond compared to a series of short-term bonds, reflecting uncertainty about future interest rates and inflation.
• ISM PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index): An economic indicator derived from monthly surveys of private sector companies, indicating business conditions.
• Break-Even Rate: The difference between the yield on a nominal Treasury bond and the yield on a Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS), representing market expectations for inflation.
• Vertical Spread (Options): A strategy involving buying and selling options with the same expiration date but different strike prices.
• Iron Condor (Options): A neutral options strategy involving the sale of an out-of-the-money call spread and an out-of-the-money put spread.
• Section 232 Tariffs: Tariffs imposed by the US government on imports of steel and aluminum under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Data & Statistics:

• CPI Breakdown: 2.7% headline CPI, with 1.84 percentage points from services (excluding food and energy) and 0.25 percentage points from goods.
• Global Trade Volume Decline: First decline since COVID in 2025, with the largest year-on-year drop since the 2008 financial crisis.
• AI Supply Chain Breakdown: 38% US, 26% Asia, 24% Europe.
• 10-Year Term Premium: Highest level in almost two decades.
• NFP Expectations: 60k expected rise in non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate at 4.5%.
• Fed Funds Futures: Pricing in 56 basis points of rate cuts in 2024.

The speaker’s current positioning is short risk, holding put verticals on major indices and Bitcoin, long the US dollar, and remaining long gold. This reflects a belief that the market is overestimating the likelihood of rate cuts and is vulnerable to a correction if economic data remains strong.