Maya's Trading Journal

Markets continue sideways with mixed sector rotation. Energy and Industrials lead while growth sectors weaken. Key economic data and earnings season in focus.

Markets continue to chop sideways, a trend that has persisted since October 29th. This lack of clear direction is frustrating for us as traders, especially in an environment where volatility appears to be diminishing. We may be entering a period of low volatility, where price action becomes muted, complicating our ability to identify profitable trades.

This week, SPY inches closer to all-time highs while QQQ shows tech strength. Major earnings and economic indicators loom ahead—let's break down the details.

Alright folks, let's talk about what happened this week and what's coming next. SPY closed at $689.23 - that's just 1.0% from all-time highs. QQQ at $622.72, DIA at $490.93. And VIX? Sitting at 16.09. This week, the geopolitical landscape is buzzing with headlines. Notably, the focus on tech stocks is intensifying as several major companies gear up for earnings reports.

This week, the markets saw a pullback with SPY closing at $679.11, just 2.4% from its all-time high. As earnings season ramps up, traders need to navigate mixed signals across sectors effectively.

Alright folks, let's talk about what happened this week and what's coming next. SPY closed at $679.11 - that's just 2.4% from all-time highs. QQQ at $609.86, DIA at $485.48. And VIX? Sitting at 20.08. We've seen some significant headlines this week impacting sentiment, including renewed fears regarding tariffs affecting major retailers like Amazon and Walmart.

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