“Geopolitics, Gold, and the Morning Checklist That Saves Your Neck”
Woke up, cracked one eye open, and felt the market was about to move — and sure enough, copper told the whole story. When headlines shake the global table, traders either hedge early or get eaten alive at the open.
What I’m Watching:
Copper and Gold as the Geopolitical Tell
- Big moves in copper this morning signal real macro tremors — not noise.
- Gold’s right there too — classic fear play, but also a spot where capital seeks safety and returns.
The Morning Checklist is Mandatory
- If you’re not fully prepared before the bell, you’re already prey.
- That first 10 minutes sets the tone — and it’s where professionals make their moves while others play catch-up.
This market doesn’t wait for you to get ready. It opens, it moves, and it punishes hesitation. Either you’ve done the prep… or you’re just part of someone else’s P&L.
Until next time,
Garrett Baldwin
TheoTRADE
