YellowTunnel

10/23/2025

📊 Trade of the Week: PSQ — Turning Volatility Into a Plan

Last week’s market swings told a clear story — volatility is back, leadership is shifting, and policy headlines are steering sentiment.

With the VIX hovering near 25, tech momentum fading, and rate sensitivity rising, this market demands tactical positioning. That’s why PSQ (ProShares Short QQQ) is my Trade of the Week — a way to stay defensive while volatility works in your favor.

Here’s why PSQ fits the tape right now:
⚡ Volatility regime shift — wider intraday bands, more opportunity
💼 Leadership rotation — tech under pressure, value leading
🌎 Policy catalysts — tariffs, shutdowns, and China headlines driving risk

I’m initiating PSQ on strength in QQQ, scaling in as volatility confirms, and managing exposure dynamically.

Read the full breakdown 👉
🔗 https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_pain_of_renting_miami

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10/22/2025

📉 Market Mayhem: What’s Next?

The recent market pullback has left many investors questioning their next move.
Between recession concerns, shifting tariffs, and elevated volatility, the landscape looks uncertain — but it’s also full of opportunity.

🎥 In this exclusive recording, Vlad breaks down:
💥 The real drivers behind the latest market selloff
📊 How tariffs and macro data are influencing asset performance
💡 Trade setups and strategies to navigate the chaos

If you’re an active trader or market observer, this 5-minute breakdown will help you understand what’s happening — and how to stay ahead.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/KJdrTdIDJRY

The market just went through another pullback — driven by recession fears, tariffs, and volatility spikes.But where most see uncertainty, smart traders see o...

10/21/2025

📌 Market Recap: From Relief to Risk-Off — What Last Week Taught Traders 📊

Last week’s market was a masterclass in contrasts.
A tariff scare faded into a relief rally — but volatility made a comeback, reminding everyone that discipline now trumps conviction.

Here’s how it unfolded:
💬 Monday: Softer rhetoric set the stage for a relief rally, led by mega-cap tech and AI plays.
🏦 Midweek: Big banks proved resilient, painting a steadier consumer picture even as official data went dark.
⚙️ Thursday–Friday: Volatility reawakened — the VIX surged near 25, defensives rotated in, and traders shifted toward quality and cash flow.

🗝️ The takeaway:
Volatility isn’t a thesis killer; it’s a constraint. In a data-light, policy-heavy environment, staying tactical and leaning on AI, balance-sheet strength, and selective cyclicals remains the edge.

Read the full analysis 👉 https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_pain_of_renting_miami

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10/21/2025

⚔️ PAID Weekly Update: Market Chop & Trade Tensions ⚔️
Last week, the market swung back and forth as trade tensions with China kept volatility high and traders cautious.
Despite the uncertainty, selective setups are emerging for those ready to act.

In this market update, Vlad breaks down:
📉 Why volatility remains elevated
🇨🇳 How trade tensions are shaping investor sentiment
💡 Early bullish signals in key stocks and ETFs
🧭 What to watch for new PAID trades this week

Watch now and stay one step ahead 👇
https://youtu.be/JUtlMDO8jZc

Last week, the market held its breath as trade tensions with China escalated, sending volatility higher and keeping traders on edge. Bulls and bears battled ...

10/16/2025

Sector Spotlight: QQQ Back in Focus 🔍

Last week, the market stayed steady even without official data — yields stayed orderly, volatility muted, and leadership circled right back to tech.

In this Sector Spotlight, Vlad breaks down:
⚙️ Why QQQ remains the cleanest play on AI-driven momentum
💵 How AMD’s OpenAI partnership reignited semiconductor strength
📊 The impact of stable yields and a softer dollar
🧠 A tactical playbook for scaling into QQQ on market dips

Catch the full breakdown here 👉
🔗 https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_china_vacation_sicily

10/16/2025

🚀 Navigating Market Pullbacks Like a Pro
The recent market slide is shaking out the weak hands — but volatility breeds opportunity.

In this Strategy Roundtable, Vlad breaks down:
📉 What’s really driving the pullback
💡 Tactical hedging plays to protect capital
📊 Fresh setups in $QQQ and sector rotations worth watching
⚙️ How pros position into volatility instead of panicking out

Stay ahead of the move — catch the 5-minute breakdown now:
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/HTXvCan69y0

In this quick-hit episode, Vlad shares a tactical roadmap for navigating the latest market pullback — including:🔍 Real-time analysis of macro shifts and sec...

10/14/2025

📊 Current Trading Landscape | Market Recap

Last week, the market did something unusual — it flirted with fresh highs while flying partially blind. With federal data releases on hold, traders had to piece together the macro story from earnings calls, Fed commentary, and sentiment shifts.

🔍 Here’s what defined the week:
💬 The data vacuum made every Fed comment and corporate transcript a market mover
🤖 OpenAI’s investment in AMD reignited the AI-capex flywheel and lifted semis
🌏 Tariffs and industrial policy returned to the spotlight as trade tensions with China resurfaced
✈️ Earnings from Delta, PepsiCo, and others reinforced a “slowing, not stalling” narrative
💰 The VIX hovered near 17, showing respect for risk—but no panic

Despite noise from tariffs and the shutdown, the market held its uptrend. Momentum paused—but didn’t break.

📈 The roadmap remains constructive:
SPY could advance toward 680–700 if earnings hold and AI leadership continues.

📰 Dive into the full analysis: https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_china_vacation_sicily

10/14/2025

📈 PAID Weekly Market Update
Last week started strong as news of OpenAI’s investment into AMD fueled bullish sentiment across semiconductors and tech. 🚀
But optimism quickly faded when the trade war with China flared up again over rare earth minerals, triggering new 100% tariffs on Friday — sending markets tumbling nearly 3%, with tech hit hardest. 📉

🔍 Key Highlights:
💥 Market optimism reversed sharply after new tariffs on China
💭 No new PAID trade ideas released amid market uncertainty
🏦 Fed outlook clearer — but trade war concerns dominate
📊 Earnings season begins as investors question high valuations
⚡ VIX spikes, signaling heightened fear and volatility

With rising uncertainty and mixed fundamentals, we’re staying selective and focusing on high expected value trades in the live trading room this week.

🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/ar3j7MPXtpw

Markets began the week with bullish momentum after OpenAI’s major investment into AMD, boosting optimism across the semiconductor sector and driving expectat...

10/07/2025

📈 PAID Weekly Market Update

Last week, the market surged to new highs, maintaining strong momentum across major indexes — even as the government shutdown went into effect midweek.

While many expected a risk-off reaction, buyers quickly stepped in, driving the market higher and reaffirming bullish sentiment.

🔍 Key Highlights:
📊 The market shrugged off shutdown concerns and rallied to new highs
💭 No new PAID trade ideas were released last week amid data uncertainty
📉 Fundamental inputs remain cloudy due to missing economic reports
🏦 All eyes now turn to the Fed’s October rate cut and the upcoming earnings season

💡 With the market at fresh highs, new PAID trade ideas are expected this week — keep an eye on your inbox and join us in the live trading room!

🎥 Watch the full update now: https://youtu.be/EYZRqG8md2g

Last week, the markets pushed to new highs — showing remarkable strength despite the government shutdown. While a risk-off move was expected midweek, buyers ...

10/06/2025

📈 Market Analysis: Top or Not?

The recent market rally has left many investors wondering — is this the top, or just the start of a new leg higher?
Despite growing recession concerns and tariff headwinds, opportunities remain for those who can read the signs.

🎥 Watch the recording of our exclusive webinar to discover:
✅ The real drivers behind the market rally
✅ How macro data and tariffs shape different asset classes
✅ Winning trade ideas to capitalize on current volatility

💡 Vlad breaks down the charts, trends, and strategies you can use to navigate this complex market with confidence.

🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/cSRrdChkXII

The market rally continues to puzzle investors — is it a top forming, or the next bullish wave?In this webinar recording, Vlad dives deep into:✅ The forces d...

10/01/2025

📌Trade of the Week: Seagate Technology ($STX)

Looking back at the action: Seagate stood out as a compelling opportunity amid last week’s market dynamics.

🔍 Why $STX made sense:
✅AI demand isn’t just about processors—storage, serving, and data throughput matter too.
✅As hyperscalers expand AI clusters, nearline HDD demand strengthens.
✅Macro tailwinds: VIX ~15, easing-cycle narrative, and a tilt toward earnings visibility stocks.
✅Technically, STX held up: higher lows, solid recovery after dips, and constructive consolidation.

💡 I added $STX to my portfolio based on those signals—but as always, with disciplined risk around swing lows.

👉 Dive into the full breakdown and data review here:
🔗 https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_first_time_golfing

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10/01/2025

🔦 Sector Spotlight: Technology Takes the Lead

Last week, the market made its preferences clear:
✅ AI platforms, cloud migration, and data creation → strong flows
✅ Storage names catching bids → early signs of capacity planning
✅ Rate-sensitive cyclicals → left chopping on the sidelines

Even as tariffs grabbed headlines and labor data cooled, investors crowded into next-gen tech—businesses with clear earnings visibility, operating leverage, and strong balance sheets. With the VIX near 15 and indexes testing record highs, $QQQ emerged as the cleanest way to capture that momentum.

📌 Bottom line: In a noisy macro backdrop, capital is flowing toward growth clarity—and QQQ is where leadership lives.

👉 Read the full Sector Spotlight breakdown here:
🔗 https://yellowtunnel.com/blog/post/review_first_time_golfing