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Key Weekly Performance Stats:
- S&P 500: +0.37%
- Nasdaq 100: +1.01%
- Russel 2000: +1.00%
- Bitcoin: +2.11%
Last week, markets kicked off the month quietly with markets closed for Labor Day on Monday. Things quickly heated up as labor data rolled in, painting a picture of a cooling economy. Stocks navigated the choppiness well overall. The S&P 500 climbed about 0.3% for the week, touching a fresh record high of on Friday before easing back, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.0% thanks to tech resilience. It was a mixed bag, with early-week dips on soft job openings data giving way to a mid-week rally fueled by hopes for Fed easing.
Key economic reads leaned soft, spotlighting a labor market that's losing steam but not spiraling. Wednesday's ISM services PMI surprised to the upside at 52.0, signaling modest expansion in the sector. But Thursday's ADP report showed just 54,000 private jobs added in August—well short of the 75,000 expected—and the trade deficit ballooned to $78.3 billion in July as imports surged. Friday's bombshell nonfarm payrolls capped it off with a meager 22,000 jobs gained, far below the 75,000 forecast, plus downward revisions to prior months and unemployment ticking up to 4.3%. Wage growth held steady at 3.7% year-over-year, offering a silver lining amid the slowdown.
All in all, the week's data screamed "rate cuts ahead," boosting bets on a September Fed move while keeping recession fears at bay. The economy's still chugging along, but these weaker prints suggest the post-pandemic boom is fading into something more sustainable. This was good news for inflation watchers, though it kept traders on their toes with volatile swings.
Looking ahead to next week, our focus should shift to inflation gauges, with August's CPI dropping on Wednesday. Analysts expect a tame 2.6% headline rise year-over-year, potentially sealing the deal for Fed action if it undershoots. Thursday follows with the PPI for more wholesale price insights. That's the main lineup, setting up anticipation for the FOMC powwow the week after. As always, stick to your trading plan and respect your risk.
Thicc Kohrs
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Earnings
Monday, Sept 8th
None
Tuesday, Sept 9th
Evening: GameStop & Oracle
Wednesday, Sept 10th
Morning: Chewy
Thursday, Sept 11th
Morning: Kroger
Evening: Adobe
Friday, Sept 12th
None
Market Events
Monday, Sept 8th
03:00 PM ET Consumer Credit (July)
Tuesday, Sept 9th
None
Wednesday, Sept 10th
08:30 AM ET PPI MoM & YoY (Aug)
10:30 AM ET Crude Oil Inventories
01:00 PM ET 10-Year Note Auction
Thursday, Sept 11th
08:15 AM ET ECB Interest Rate Decision (Sep)
08:30 AM ET CPI MoM & YoY (Aug)
08:30 AM ET Initial Jobless Claims
08:45 AM ET ECB Press Conference
01:00 PM ET 30-Year Bond Auction
Friday, Sept 12th
10:00 AM ET Consumer Sentiment (Sep)
Seasonality Update
S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, Sept 8th)
- Bull Win Percentage: 57%
- Profit Factor: 1.87
- Bias: Leaning Bullish
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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, Sept 9th)
- Bull Win Percentage: 50%
- Profit Factor: 1.23
- Bias: Neutral
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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, Sept 10th)
- Bull Win Percentage: 68%
- Profit Factor: 1.55
- Bias: Bullish
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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, Sept 11th)
- Bull Win Percentage: 64%
- Profit Factor: 0.76
- Bias: Neutral
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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, Sept 12th)
- Bull Win Percentage: 57%
- Profit Factor: 1.56
- Bias: Leaning Bullish
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Notes: These analytics are derived from the performance of the S&P 500 futures contract over the past +25 years. Additionally, results are computed from the futures market open and close.
Options Strategy Update
The 0 DTE signal hit 8 for 8 times (16 for 16 total units) this past week.
Signal Accuracy: ~100%
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Piper's Current Signal Streak: 15 Trades
September Record: 16/16 Units
Monday, Sept 1st
No Signal -- Market Closed
Tuesday, Sept 2nd
SPY Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $641 / $642) 🟢
QQQ Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $566 / $567) 🟢
Wednesday, Sept 3rd
SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $641 / $640) 🟢
QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $567 / $566) 🟢
Thursday, Sept 4th
SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $643 / $642) 🟢
QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $569 / $568) 🟢
Friday, Sept 5th
SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $642 / $641) 🟢
QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $570 / $569) 🟢
Times I Got Chopped Up
196 *
* This data point is from readings over the past week. The reported information should not be taken as an aggregate or cumulative value for any period beyond the most recent week (Sunday through Saturday). Appropriate alterations were made to account for both travel and time zone shifts.
Notes
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Both of these trades hit if held until close -- 4 total units!
Both of these trades hit if held until close -- 4 total units!
