Folks, Let's get this out of the way: markets don't like surprises, and this week delivered a double dose... First, a weak July jobs report. Then, the real shocker—Trump's sweeping new tariff policy, dropping August 7, that all but declares the old free-trade era dead. The result? Stocks opened lower, traders hit the brakes, and volatility is creeping back in. This isn't just noise—it's a real-time recalibration of risk across global markets. | | | The Tariff Bombshell Everyone's Pricing In The White House's updated trade order landed hard Thursday night: "reciprocal" tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% are now set to hit imports from 69 countries. And unlike earlier drafts, there's no clear math this time—just vague references to "progress on negotiations" and "additional recommendations." Translation? Markets hate the ambiguity. This isn't just about China or Mexico anymore. This affects nearly every U.S. trading partner, from Switzerland (now facing 39%) to Brazil (getting hit with a 50% total rate, partly tied to political tensions). Canada's rate jumps to 35%. Myanmar? 40%. Some of these nations were told they had time to work out deals. Now, they're facing penalties. And for countries that still run trade deficits with the U.S.? They get slapped with a 15% floor—at a minimum. The supposed "universal" 10% rate only applies to surplus countries, which isn't most of them. In short: almost nobody escapes unscathed. Markets are still trying to price in the uncertainty, which is often worse than the actual numbers. No clear timeline. No clear formula. And, critically, no guarantee of when—or if—any of this will change. Add to that a still-pending outcome with China and a 90-day extension for Mexico, and you've got the kind of headline risk that traders hate most. | | | Meanwhile, the Job Market Slips While tariffs stole the spotlight, Friday's jobs data added to the gloom. July payrolls came in at just 73,000 new jobs—a steep drop from expectations—and revisions slashed May and June totals by 258,000 combined. That's not a panic moment, but it is fuel on the fire for investors already on edge. Why does this matter? Weak job growth plus global trade tension means the market has to price in slower consumer demand and shakier global relationships—two headwinds that don't mix well. What to Expect Over the Next Few Weeks With the tariff rollout just days away and deal-making in limbo, don't expect a smooth ride. This is a tricky shift toward a more protectionist playbook—and there's still plenty of fog around how aggressively it'll be enforced. In the meantime, traders will be watching for: - Any clarification from the White House or U.S. Trade Rep.
- Potential retaliation or legal challenges from impacted countries.
- Corporate earnings guidance that reflects cost increases or export pressure.
- Signs that the weak jobs number wasn't a one-off.
Bottom line? Markets can absorb bad news—but they need rules. Right now, we've got shifting targets, vague math, and a global economy trying to find its footing. That's a recipe for volatility—and it could stay that way for the next couple of weeks. | | | Also, quick plug... Don't forget about our ZipTrader+ discord! You'll get access to the following features: ✅Daily Morning Briefing ✅Charlie's Options Ideas ✅Realtime News Alerts (A.I.) ✅Whale & Algo Buy Alerts ✅Price Targets ✅Algo Trading Report ✅10+ Hour ZipTraderU Lesson Library & Much More... | | | Want in? Sign up for ZipTrader+ and get FULL ACCESS HERE! Anyways... That's all for now! Until Next Time, -Damian | P.S. Want our text alerts? Text "ZIPTRADER" to 1-(855)-228-1598 to sign up!
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