The Market's Quiet Before the Storm

There’s an unexpected entry point in metals.

We have Wave Trade Tuesday lined up and YUM is surging 6 percent — we’ll discuss this and more LIVE at 2:30 PM ET for Profit Panel The Market's Quiet Before the Storm I'll be straight with you — the government shutdown that kicked off October 1st did something most folks didn't see coming. It wasn't just about political theater or temporary inconvenience. It cut off the flow of nearly all the economic data that drives market direction. Think about what normally moves markets: non-farm payroll reports, GDP numbers, CPI, PPI, durable goods orders, retail sales. During the shutdown, we got none of it. And here's the thing — news is market food. Without those regular data releases, the market basically went on a starvation diet. Right now they're just eating ramen noodles and trying to survive, picking and choosing what scraps they can find to trade on. What That Meant for Metals Gold had pushed near $4,400 an ounce coming into this, and silver had ripped more than 75% from earlier levels. Strong moves. But without fresh data to confirm the weakness that's driving those rallies, the metals pulled back. This wasn't about fundamentals breaking down — it was a technical selloff during a data vacuum. Most traders figured the shutdown would last a week or two and didn't think much of it. But the longer it dragged on, the more it starved the market of direction. The Setup I'm Watching Here's where it gets interesting. When the government opens back up and those economic numbers start flowing again, we're going to see what's really happening in the economy. My guess? It's going to lean bad rather than good. That's why the Fed started cutting rates in the first place — falling jobs, recession signals, inflation that won't quit. Once that data confirms what we already suspect, metals should catch a bid again. And that makes this pullback during the shutdown a great time to be scooping stuff up. I'm not saying chase it blindly. But if you've been waiting for a cleaner entry in gold or silver, this data drought gave you one. The market will get its food soon enough. And when it does, I think we'll see which way things really want to run. A Chance Like this Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time  Last Tuesday, we watched gold print its biggest single-day loss since 2013. The headlines went wild as usual, spelling doom for clicks and views.   However, while others saw tragedy... I was staring down at what could be the biggest opportunity to cross my path in a long time. Not on gold this time... But on a different, arguably more powerful asset that's gone under the radar for some weird reason. I won't keep you here longing to know what it is... Instead, head over here now to see the wild cash opportunity that's just landed in your lap on a platter.  I can't make absolute guarantees here... But on the other side of this page is a top-to-bottom rundown of how I spotted this opening... As well as what my research so far has led me to and how I'll be going after it every single week.   If You Miss Out on This One, That's on You Geof Smith Geof Smith Trading  Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more! Telegram: https://t.me/+lm8_Nq3Su104NmFh  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialWars  Important Note: No one from the ProsperityPub team or Geof Smith Trading will ever contact you directly on Telegram.  *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.

We have Wave Trade Tuesday lined up and YUM is surging 6 percent — we’ll discuss this and more LIVE at 2:30 PM ET for Profit Panel The Market's Quiet Before the Storm   I'll be straight with you — the government shutdown that kicked off October 1st did something most folks didn't see coming.   It wasn't just about political theater or temporary inconvenience. It cut off the flow of nearly all the economic data that drives market direction.   Think about what normally moves markets: non-farm payroll reports, GDP numbers, CPI, PPI, durable goods orders, retail sales. During the shutdown, we got none of it.   And here's the thing — news is market food. Without those regular data releases, the market basically went on a starvation diet. Right now they're just eating ramen noodles and trying to survive, picking and choosing what scraps they can find to trade on.   What That Meant for Metals   Gold had pushed near $4,400 an ounce coming into this, and silver had ripped more than 75% from earlier levels. Strong moves.   But without fresh data to confirm the weakness that's driving those rallies, the metals pulled back. This wasn't about fundamentals breaking down — it was a technical selloff during a data vacuum.   Most traders figured the shutdown would last a week or two and didn't think much of it. But the longer it dragged on, the more it starved the market of direction.   The Setup I'm Watching   Here's where it gets interesting.   When the government opens back up and those economic numbers start flowing again, we're going to see what's really happening in the economy.   My guess? It's going to lean bad rather than good. That's why the Fed started cutting rates in the first place — falling jobs, recession signals, inflation that won't quit.   Once that data confirms what we already suspect, metals should catch a bid again. And that makes this pullback during the shutdown a great time to be scooping stuff up.   I'm not saying chase it blindly. But if you've been waiting for a cleaner entry in gold or silver, this data drought gave you one.   The market will get its food soon enough. And when it does, I think we'll see which way things really want to run. A Chance Like this Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time    Last Tuesday, we watched gold print its biggest single-day loss since 2013.   The headlines went wild as usual, spelling doom for clicks and views.   However, while others saw tragedy... I was staring down at what could be the biggest opportunity to cross my path in a long time.   Not on gold this time...   But on a different, arguably more powerful asset that's gone under the radar for some weird reason.   I won't keep you here longing to know what it is...   Instead, head over here now to see the wild cash opportunity that's just landed in your lap on a platter.    I can't make absolute guarantees here...   But on the other side of this page is a top-to-bottom rundown of how I spotted this opening...   As well as what my research so far has led me to and how I'll be going after it every single week.   If You Miss Out on This One, That's on You Geof Smith Geof Smith Trading    Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more!   Telegram: https://t.me/+lm8_Nq3Su104NmFh  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialWars    Important Note: No one from the ProsperityPub team or Geof Smith Trading will ever contact you directly on Telegram.    *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.

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ABOUT US:  We believe that the opportunity for financial literacy and freedom belongs to all people, not just those who already have years of investing experience. Prosperity Pub provides an array of educational services and products that will help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Trading is made simple through our online forum full of trading techniques to give you the best tools to kick-start your investing journey. We offer collaborative webinars and training; we love to teach. No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from Prosperity Pub are for your informational purposes only. Neither Prosperity Pub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Prosperity Pub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions.  Please visit https://prosperitypub.com/terms-conditions/ for our full Terms and Conditions. Unsubscribe This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Prosperity Pub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States Prosperity Pub