A Week of Momentum, Macro Uncertainty, and Tactical Opportunity

Tactical Setups — Core Assets

The week opens with markets pressing against record territory. The S&P 500 trades near 6,720, just under its recent 6,751 peak after an eight-session rally. The Nasdaq 100 sits around 24,925, only steps below its all-time high at 25,062. Bitcoinis consolidating near $122,600 after reaching a new record above $126,000 last week, while gold hovers at a historic $4,030 per ounce.

Two stories dominate the week: the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and growing expectations of a Fed rate cut at month-end. Economic data is being delayed, traders are running on sentiment and technicals, and the market feels stretched but not exhausted. My plan this week is simple — focus on high-probability setups with tight risk control and keep a flexible bias in case macro headlines shift tone.

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