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Markets don’t rip like they did Wednesday unless something major happens — and yesterday, we got it. At just after 2 p.m. ET, the U.S. announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, excluding China.
It was the real deal this time, not the “fake news” rumor that sparked a failed rally earlier in the week.
Traders took one look at the headline and launched a face-melting rally for the ages. The S&P 500 (SPY) shot up 9% intraday, while the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) exploded more than 10%.
This was the short squeeze heard around the world.
If you were watching the tape, it was pure chaos. From lows around 5,000 on the S&P 500 to highs near 5,395, it was a nearly 400-point swing. Traders who stepped in front of that move got steamrolled, and hedges across the board took a beating.
Why the Market Went Nuts
The market wasn’t cheering because tariffs are going away. They’re not. The tariffs are just paused — and only for the countries willing to work with the U.S.
China, meanwhile, is getting hit harder, with tariffs bumped to 145% in total.
Still, the pause gave the market exactly what it needed: time. Time for companies to adjust. Time for inventories to catch up. Time for traders to believe there’s some breathing room.
After weeks of pent-up bearishness, all it took was a sliver of good news to send stocks ripping higher.
What Happens Next
Now the big question: Is this the start of a bigger melt-up or just a monster squeeze before reality sets back in? Looking at today’s action, with everything down BIG across the board, it looks like reality is setting back in.
Clearly, we’re not out of the woods yet. CPI data came in better than expected this morning, and earnings season is here again. If inflation numbers come in lower and companies manage to spin a rosier outlook, this rally could have real legs.
But there’s serious resistance overhead…
Even with yesterday’s historic rally, we’re still well off all-time highs. And if China-U.S. tensions flare up again — which seems likely — things could get a lot worse.
This is no time to be a hero. Price can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent — and right now, sellers have the ball after taking it back from the bulls.
Stay nimble, manage your risk, and let’s see what the next few days bring.
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While the market was ripping higher, we locked in two quick winners in the Waterfall Income strategy. These trades were set up on Monday and closed out by Wednesday — grabbing 46.15% and 39.02% returns.
The setups were clean. I took an SPY (SPY) trade at a 305 debit and closed it out for 395, then grabbed a QQQ (QQQ) trade at a 295 debit and closed it for 375.
When volatility is this high, you do not want to overthink it. Sell premium, take the profits when they’re there, and move on.
This is exactly what the Waterfall strategy is built for — fast trades, well-defined risk, and consistent gains without trying to predict every twist and turn in the market. Especially with the VIX dropping 40% in three days, it was the perfect time to close out these winners and reload.
The next setups are already lining up. If you’d like to learn more about this strategy, be sure and check out my Weekly Windfall Workshop session at 4 p.m. ET today!
I’ll see you in the markets.
Chris Pulver
Chris Pulver Trading
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