It’s Tuesday, April 15th—aka Tax Day. Do your civic duty, pay Uncle Sam, and let’s not let the IRS be the reason you miss a market opportunity.
Markets are mixed, momentum is still red, and the big story isn’t tech—it’s real assets. Commodities are making noise: coffee, platinum, lumber, palladium, even hogs. We’re not just watching charts—we’re watching the real economy push through the tape.
Key Takeaways:
Market Pulse: Everything’s in the Red
- Dow -0.4%, S&P -0.3%, and momentum still firmly red.
- We’re not in panic territory—but we’re not in risk-on mode either.
Commodities Are Running the Table
- Coffee keeps grinding higher.
- Lumber, platinum, palladium, and yes—even hogs—are showing strength while equities stall.
- This is a shift. Real assets are sending a signal.
Why I’m Wearing Red Today
- If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know—red = momentum down.
- This isn’t the time to press risk. This is the time to tighten up and play defense smartly.
Tax Day Reminder
- You can’t trade if you’re audited.
- Get your taxes in, clear your head, and focus on what matters: clean charts and clear setups.
Red markets, rising commodities, and a hint of macro anxiety. This is where real traders shine—not by chasing, but by preparing.
Until next time,
Garrett Baldwin
TheoTRADE
