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The stock market experienced volatility today, driven by a hotter-than-expected inflation reading and mixed economic data. While jobless claims rose, investors remain uncertain about the Federal Reserve’s future rate cuts. AI stocks saw selling pressure, particularly NVDA and TSLA, amidst a focus on robotaxis and Tesla’s upcoming event. The Arora Report provides insights on navigating the market, emphasizing the importance of protection bands and adjusting investment strategies based on current economic conditions.

This Market Clubhouse Morning Memo provides key price levels and trading strategies for SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA, based on Market Clubhouse’s proprietary formula. The memo also highlights key economic data releases and insights for the day’s trading session.

The U.S. stock market closed higher on Tuesday, fueled by gains in technology stocks and a positive reading on the CNN Money Fear and Greed index. The index remained in the “Greed” zone, signaling investor optimism, while the S&P 500 climbed 1%. Key economic data, including a decline in the trade deficit and a rise in the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, further contributed to the positive market sentiment.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated a decline in overall market sentiment on Thursday, even as it remained in the “Greed” zone. US stocks closed lower, driven by concerns in the Middle East and disappointing earnings from Levi Strauss. Economic data also showed mixed signals, with jobless claims rising and services PMI revised downwards.

Claudia Sahm, renowned economist and creator of Sahm’s Rule, warns of potential distortions in upcoming economic data due to recent labor strikes and Hurricane Helene. She highlights the difficulty in isolating the effects of these events on labor market statistics, particularly in the upcoming September jobs report which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.

Wall Street is holding its breath as traders await Friday’s crucial non-farm payroll data, a key indicator of the US economy’s health. The index futures traded moderately lower early Thursday, reflecting a cautious sentiment. While the S&P 500 continues its strong performance, geopolitical tensions and the ongoing dockworkers’ strike are casting shadows on the market.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the ‘Greed’ zone on Wednesday, showing overall market optimism despite rising tensions in the Middle East. While US stocks closed slightly higher, Nike’s share price dropped by 7% after revenue misses and downgraded price targets. The ADP reported strong job growth in September, adding to positive economic sentiment.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment on Tuesday, although remaining in the ‘Greed’ zone. U.S. stocks closed lower, led by tech stocks and fueled by concerns over the Middle East situation. Key economic data released includes a slight decline in construction spending and an unchanged ISM manufacturing PMI. Despite the downward trend, some sectors like energy and utilities performed better.

This market update analyzes the impact of Fed Chair Powell’s recent remarks, highlights upcoming economic data releases, and examines money flows in key sectors. It also provides insights into smart money strategies and protection band adjustments for investors.

US stocks are expected to open lower on Monday as investors remain cautious ahead of key economic data releases. The looming threat of a port strike and recent market performance are also influencing sentiment.