Podcast
Morning Dose #117: Fed Watch Trading Signals Ahead of FOMC Meeting – Monday 9/15/2025
Key takeaways
- Market sentiment cautiously bullish with focus on the Fed meeting. Stick with strong sectors and maintain caution at market highs.
Morning Dose: Fed Watch Trading Signals Ahead of FOMC Meeting
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Market Briefing: Morning Dose – September 15th
Intro & Market Mood
Good morning traders! The market opens with a positive tilt as equity futures point to a modestly higher start. The sentiment is cautiously bullish, with all eyes on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
Overnight Headlines
- China: Industrial production growth slows, Shanghai Composite down.
- Trade Friction: China launches new investigations into U.S. trade policy amid ongoing negotiations.
- Europe: Most major indices trading in the green.
Economic Announcements
No major economic announcements for today.
Earnings Highlights
- Tesla (TSLA): Up over 5% in pre-market with CEO Elon Musk buying shares and production plans in Germany revised upwards.
- NVIDIA (NVDA): Trading down 2% on reports of violation of China’s anti-monopoly law.
Top Movers
- BlackRock: Planning a significant investment in British data centers.
- V.F. Corp: Selling Dickies brand.
- TikTok: Speculation of a deal for its U.S. operations.
Quick Trade Ideas
SPY (S&P 500 ETF): Resistance at 660, support at 650 and 645. VXX (Volatility): Low volatility continues, providing support for equities.
Favor mega-cap tech and consumer discretionary names for potential gains. Watch Micron for strength, but maintain tight stops given mixed breadth and the upcoming Fed meeting.