The Day After Fed Rate Cut: Why I’m NOT Chasing Tech Higher

Blake breaks down the post-Fed market action that has everyone else celebrating while he’s positioning for what’s really developing beneath the surface.

🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Why the tech breakout to new highs might be a knee-jerk reaction
• The UK rate vote shift that changes everything about global easing
• Copper’s breakdown signaling economic weakness, not growth
• NextEra utility setup targeting $7 move (10% + dividends)
• Gold pullback creating last reasonable entry before 3800-3900 targets
• Triple witching Friday volatility warning

⚠️ CONTRARIAN POSITIONING:
While everyone’s buying the rate cut rally, Blake explains why cross-asset signals are screaming stagflation setup instead of growth recovery. IEF bond analysis, copper’s 5% breakdown risk, and why utilities are the real opportunity.

📊 SPECIFIC LEVELS COVERED:

  • Copper breakdown: 23 cents lower
  • NextEra target: $77
  • Crude key level: $65

This isn’t about following the crowd into obvious trades. It’s about positioning for the macro reality developing while others chase headlines.

Perfect timing with triple witching volatility hitting Friday!

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