The worst week for global equities since COVID just unfolded.

Dow fell 2,200+ points Friday. Nasdaq & Russell 2000 = Bear market territory.
The “Magnificent 7” tech stocks lost $1.4 trillion in market cap – in one week.
VIX exploded higher – its biggest spike since Feb 2020.

Oil plunged 11%, worst week since March 2023.
Copper collapsed like it was 2008.
Gold cracked too – worst day since Nov 2024.

US credit markets had a lockdown-era-level meltdown.
Bitcoin stayed green while everything else bled. Ethereum: flat and cautious.
Highest US trading volume day ever on Friday = sheer panic.
Stagflation whispers and recession fears are gaining ground.

A trader asked: “Should I sit out because Trump’s speaking?”

It’s a fair question – but here’s the truth:
News just accelerates what’s already happening.
I’ve got a discretionary override in place – still bearish below 5700.
You’ve got two choices:
Trade the system (regardless of news)
Sit it out due to uncertainty
The SPX Income System doesn’t require prediction – it runs on rule-based signals.

Don’t let fear of the news cycle override a proven process.

Gamma Exposure (GEX) is a hidden force in the options market that can either calm price swings or unleash volatility. In this article, we break down how traders interpret GEX, why it matters for SPX setups, and how to spot where the market might pin, rip, or flip based on dealer hedging behaviour. Whether you’re selling premium or hunting momentum, understanding GEX gives you a serious edge.

⚡ TLDR – What You Need to Know

Credit spreads = income trades using SPX options
You risk less than you can make – with fixed loss limits
Use the Pulse Bar to know exactly when to place trades
Ideal for zero-day options and cash-settled SPX
Follow a rule-based checklist: no second guessing
You’ll trade in 2–3 minutes a day, max

The Dotcom Bubble (1991–2002) saw tech valuations skyrocket on the back of hype and speculative investment.

Overvalued companies with weak fundamentals flourished, leading to massive market gains before crashing.
Causes included overvaluation, easy venture capital, and media-driven FOMO.

Lessons? Focus on business fundamentals, avoid speculative hype, and learn from history.

In 1720, the South Sea Bubble became one of history’s most infamous speculative disasters.

Founded to manage Britain’s national debt and exploit South American trade, the South Sea Company whipped up a frenzy, promising immense riches.
Shares skyrocketed 700%, only to crash 85% by October.

The company’s valuation briefly surpassed Britain’s economy, leaving thousands bankrupt when the bubble burst.

Corruption, greed, and easy credit fueled the mania. In the aftermath, reforms were introduced, but the South Sea Bubble remains a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked speculation.