My 4-Year Struggle to Profitable Trading—And the Game-Changing Secrets Nobody Told Me!

My 4-Year Struggle to Profitable Trading—And the Game-Changing Secrets Nobody Told Me!

Welcome to the 66th edition of our newsletter! Inside this issue: raw stories of resilience and success from real traders, step-by-step guides to automating your stock research, expert stock-picking frameworks, and the simple but vital components every winning trade plan must have. Whether you're searching for trading inspiration, powerful productivity hacks, or practical strategies to sharpen your trading edge, this edition is for you.


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Market Outlook: June 6–10, 2025

Overview

The week of June 6–10, 2025, saw global markets maintain remarkable resilience, supported by easing trade tensions, muted inflation readings, and anticipation of further policy accommodation from major central banks. Despite lingering risks from tariffs and fiscal uncertainty, equities stayed elevated, bond yields drifted lower, and optimism about additional rate cuts boosted sentiment across asset classes.

Key Themes and Drivers

1. Inflation and Policy Signals

  • Inflation prints remained subdued across major economies. U.S. personal spending was weak in the aftermath of tariff impositions, but price pressures showed little evidence of acceleration. European inflation also came in softer, with Italy reporting harmonized inflation of just 1.6% YoY.
  • Central banks moved into an accommodative stance ahead of anticipated rate decisions later in June, with both the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England signaling preparedness to wait and assess further data rather than hike rates. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left rates unchanged but was widely expected to move in July, as Australian inflation and May CPI continued to moderate.

2. Market Performance

  • U.S. equity indices closed at record highs following a strong rebound from earlier tariff-induced volatility, with the S&P 500 up 5% and Nasdaq rising 6.6% in June. Australian shares moved higher, driven by robust employment figures and resilience in domestic demand.
  • Bond markets saw yields drift lower globally. U.S. 10-year yields fell to 4.23%, Australian 10-years to 4.17%, and the trade-weighted U.S. dollar declined 2.5% for the month. Equity valuations remained high, with the price-to-forward-earnings ratio stretching to 18.8 by end-June.

3. Global Growth and Trade

  • The passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act helped steady market sentiment, while global growth was projected to slow to around 2.3% for the year, according to World Bank and OECD estimates.
  • Trade policy uncertainty moderated somewhat, though tariff risks lingered ahead of a key July 9 deadline for further U.S. tariffs. Frontloading of exports and continued negotiation supported near-term demand, particularly for industrial commodities and cyclicals.

4. Sector Highlights

  • Technology and AI continued to outperform, offsetting some cyclical softness, while emerging markets gained from a weaker U.S. dollar and persistent flows into Asia and Latin America.
  • Commodities saw iron ore and oil prices soften from peaks, reflecting moderation in demand and inventory cycle impacts as “peak steel” passed in China and global supply chains normalized.

Key Economic Events Calendar

DateEvent/Data ReleaseMarket Focus
June 6Italy Harmonised Inflation Rate (May)Eurozone price stability
June 7Germany PPI, EA Current AccountProducer prices, Euro zone liquidity
June 8Australia: GDP, RBA Policy StatementsGrowth resilience, rate outlook
June 9U.S. Unemployment Rate, Construction OutputLabor and consumer health
June 10Japan Trade/Industrial Data, U.S. Loan GrowthManufacturing, global demand

Market Sentiment and Risks

  • Equities: Record highs, led by technology and AI; cyclicals and EMs also performed well as trade tensions eased.
  • Bonds: Yields drifted lower on rate cut expectations; spreads remain tight as central banks pause hikes.
  • Currencies: Dollar weakness supported EM assets and commodity prices; AUD drifted higher against USD.
  • Commodities: Iron ore and oil prices softening as supply/demand imbalances normalize.

Bottom Line

The week of June 6–10, 2025, highlighted resilient market conditions, muted inflation, and global optimism amid central bank patience and upbeat earnings. Investors should remain diversified, as risks from fiscal stress, tariff deadlines, and high equity valuations persist, but conditions favor ongoing stability should policy support continue.


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Take Advantage of Market Patterns

  • Focus on trend-following when markets are moving strongly up or down.
  • Trade ranges when assets are moving sideways—in these markets, buy near support and sell near resistance.

Final Key Takeaway

Consistent trading and investing breakthroughs come from learning from setbacks, systematizing your research, and sticking to smart trade plans. Master the art of adaptation, embrace efficient tools, and always return to the basics—the right mindset, data, strategy, and discipline will set you on the path to long-term success.

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