Defense First: Trade War Erupts as Earnings Begin

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1393. The week kicks off with extreme volatility as Q3 earnings season collides with a severe reescalation of the USChina trade conflict, including new rare earth export controls. We detail a defensive strategy, recommending overweight positions in Utilities and Gold, while cautioning against Tech exposure due to tariff risks and the data vacuum caused by the US government shutdown.