Heard on the Street: Second-quarter market upheaval was all about tariff policies. Third-quarter volatility might be about President Trump and the Fed. https://t.co/n44m7FbRCE ...

Bitcoin's 30-day vol. is lower right now than the last time it was at $80,000. ...

Market Volatility & Uncertainty - The market faces continued uncertainty stemming from administration policies, tariffs, and geopolitical factors [2][3] - Despite volatility, the market hit a new high in June, and historically, markets tend to be positive 12 months after hitting a new high [3][4] - The best and worst trading days of the year occurred within four days of each other, making market timing extremely difficult [6] Investment Strategy - Advises clients to review their strategic asset allocation to meet long-term goals and tolerate volatility [5] - Recommends against trying to time the market, emphasizing the importance of reviewing investments and allocations with advisors [6] Economic Outlook - The consumer remains strong and has absorbed tariffs without significant pause, continuing to spend [8][10] - Economic data is strong, and it's important to differentiate between stock market volatility and the overall economy [8] - Inflation data shows prices of consumer goods are ticking up, with August suggested as a potential peak [9]

Market Volatility & Hedging Strategy - The market exhibits complacency with the VIX around 17%, presenting an opportunity for investors to hedge downside risk relatively inexpensively using out-of-the-money options [2][3] - Buying a 610 put on SPY or 6100 on SPX expiring in August would cost approximately 1% of the portfolio's value, offering significant downside protection [3][6] - Investors can offset the cost of downside protection by selling covered calls, potentially collecting close to 05% of the portfolio's value in the next 30 days [6][7] Trade War Scenarios & Options Plays - In a scenario where the EU and India don't make a deal and retaliate with tariffs, buying out-of-the-money put options is a simple way to hedge against this worst-case scenario [4][5] - If the trade deal deadline is extended, investors can roll out their options to September, continuously harvesting premium by selling upside calls and using the proceeds to buy downside put protection [8][9][10] - If countries capitulate and make a deal, the market is likely to react positively, and investors could consider selling downside puts and using the proceeds to fund buying upside calls for upside participation [11][12][13]

Goldman Sachs’ stock traders posted their largest haul ever, as volatility sparked by the Trump administration’s trade war helped spur a second straight quarter of record revenue for the unit https://t.co/6NKGESvFiA ...

#Bitcoin looks absolutely wonderful.Volatility should slowly die down in the coming days, through which a test at the lows is an ideal spot to buy from.In the meantime; #Altcoins start to show their first strength. https://t.co/kgAoV52zyN ...

My key tip going into bull markets on #Altcoins.Don't use leverage.Don't monitor your trades too much.You'll make enough by trading spot.Volatility goes through the roof, your emotions go through the roof & corrections are going to be harsh.Stay sane. ...

JPMorgan and Citigroup results show that deals and fundraising can still get done amid volatility and uncertainty, @PaulJDavies says (via @opinion) https://t.co/dIKQfd8ISU ...

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City Croup, a US equity strategist Scott Croner's with us at Post9 as we get set for earnings season to kick into higher gear. Good to see you, Scott. Welcome.Great to be here, Carl. Um, is the market really just focused on on Q2 earnings. Well, I think it's focused on Q2 earnings, but I actually think it's increasingly focused on the follow through and the aftermath of tariffs and other policy news in terms of what it means for 2026.As we go in the back half of the year, you usually flip forward on the cal ...