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Tariff Shockwave: SPX Crashes
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April 11, 2025
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Tariff Tantrums: Surviving the Market’s Whiplash
Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee, ready to trade, when bam—another tariff headline slams the wires. The past 14 days have been a trader’s fever dream—Trump’s trade war threats crashing stocks, crypto yo-yoing, and bonds throwing tantrums. The S&P 500’s been on a rollercoaster, down 3.3% one day, up 9.5% the next—pure whiplash. It’s like the market’s playing dodgeball, and we’re all ducking.
In times like these, you don’t go all-in like a cowboy—you dial down risk. Think smaller position sizes, tighter stops, and a cool head. Our VIPs trimmed exposure last week and still banked 3% on VIX sells—less bravado, more brains.
S&P 500 Volatility
This chart’s a heart monitor—spikes and dips as tariffs hit and pause. Today’s $572.42 (realtime) is calmer, but don’t get cocky—volatility’s still lurking.
Trump’s Bond Market Scare: A Close Call, But the Storm’s Not Over
Storytime: Imagine Trump, coffee in hand, staring at a bond market meltdown—yields spiking, investors panicking like it’s 2008 again. This week, the $140T global bond market screamed “enough!” as 10-year Treasury yields hit 4.5% (April 8), spooked by his tariff blitz. He blinked—pausing most tariffs for 90 days, saving the day (and his portfolio). But don’t pop the champagne—damage lingers.
What Happened
Bond Blowup: Tariff fears drove yields up 0.37 points in days—hedge funds dumped bonds to cover margin calls, and China trimmed $100B in U.S. debt.
Trump’s Pivot: Wednesday’s U-turn dropped tariffs to 10% (except China’s 125%), sparking a 9.5% S&P 500 rally—biggest since ’01.
Lingering Risk: Yields eased to 4.45% today, but markets stay jittery—more tariff flips could reignite chaos.
Takeaway: Bonds are the market’s grumpy uncle—when they’re mad, everyone feels it. Our VIPs dodged this bullet with VIX sells—stick to the plan, not the panic.
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VIX Sells: Cashing In on Fear’s Fever
Last newsletter, we flagged VIX sells at 58-59 — hope you jumped in, because they’re running. Today’s 37 (realtime) is profit city, with targets at 18
VIX Spike
This chart’s your trophy—VIX spiked to 59, we sold the top, and now it’s sliding. X’s cheering: “VIX sells printing—RB called it!” Stay nimble—use BlackBull Markets to ride these waves clean.
China’s Tariff Scramble: Traders, Brace Yourself
Storytime: China’s exporters are sweating—Trump’s 125% tariffs (up from 104%, CNBC, April 11) are a gut punch. Factories from Shanghai to Shenzhen are slashing prices, hoarding cash, and begging Beijing for bailouts. But here’s the rub: this chaos ripples straight to your trades.
How It Hits Traders:
Supply Chain Pain: Costs are spiking—electronics, apparel, you name it. Stocks like Apple (-2% today) and Nike feel the heat.
Currency Jitters: China’s yuan’s wobbling—USD/CNH up 1.2% this week. Forex traders, watch for breakouts.
Crypto Collateral: Tariff fears tanked BTC to $79K last week—today’s $82K’s a buy, but stay sharp.
Game Plan: Go lean—1% risk max. Our tiered crypto buys (BTC $77K, ETH $1.5K) are holding strong—check RB Trading VIP. Use Ledger to lock profits—hacks don’t sleep.
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