CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index Stock Discussion

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon believes the most likely outcome is a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed’s September meeting, with the odds of a 50-bps cut slightly over 30%. He expects the Fed to cut rates two or three more times before the end of the year. If the labor market weakens further, a 50-bps cut would be justified.
He also observed that CEOs attending consumer forums remain highly optimistic ...

the VIX hit the 3rd highest level in history on record this august 2024, after financial crsis and  covid crash…. i knew it will be another historical day when we look back.
you dont have to trade or put your money on the table frequent , but when it comes , you have to strike hard !  #vix #carrytrade #spy #qqq #klse

The persistence of core inflation exceeded market expectations, significantly cooling hopes for a 50-basis-point rate cut by the Fed next week. Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the "New Fed Whisperer," wrote that the August inflation data has paved the way for a gradual reduction in rates next week. However, the stronger-than-expected housing inflation component might make it harder for Fed officials to ...

When we embark on the journey to "success" we will definitely encounter many falls.
The most important thing is picking ourselves out from the fall by learning not to fall in the same hole again.
That is our greatest "Wins"
Unfortunately many leave themselves trapped in the hole.
Blaming others and not pulling themselves out of the hole. Unable to overcome the fear and only thinking of the fall  and not about the lessons that can be learnt from it.
In this simple diagram it s...