The Data Blackout: Betting on the Fed

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1386. Markets are moderately bullish but highly volatile as a US government shutdown creates a key data blackout. All focus shifts to the FOMC Meeting Minutes on Wednesday for confirmation of rate easing, driven by recent weak jobs data. Strategy favors growth (XLK, QQQ) and tactical bets on dovish Fed (TLT), while cautioning investors against event risk in consumerfacing stocks like PepsiCo (PEP).