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Don here... Something's not adding up in this market. We just hit new highs on the S&P 500. Technology stocks are soaring. Everything looks great on the surface. But Blake just revealed data that should make every trader pause and think. Consumer sentiment has collapsed below Great Recession levels. We're talking worse than 2008 when banks were failing and unemployment hit 10%. In today's session, Blake broke down why this matters and more importantly, how to trade it. Here's what you need to know: - The inflation reality check - University of Michigan inflation expectations came in at 4.8%, well above the Fed's 3% target, while crude oil remains stuck below $65. This combination historically creates stagflation conditions
- Consumer confidence at recession lows - Despite market highs, consumer sentiment sits below levels seen during the worst economic crisis in generations. When consumers represent 60% of GDP and they're this pessimistic, trouble follows
- Volume divergence on new highs - The S&P hit 52-week highs on one-third of average volume. Blake called this a classic warning sign that smart money is distributing while retail chases momentum
- Technology's warning signal - XLK gapped up and closed down while crossing back inside two standard deviations of Blake's modified money flow indicator. This exhaustion pattern often marks sector tops
- The defensive rotation beginning - Utilities, metals, and consumer staples showing relative strength while growth sectors falter
Blake revealed his systematic approach to profiting from this environment through diagonal spreads on companies positioned for stagflation. His Nucor example showed how to structure trades that eliminate time decay while capturing upside moves. The strategy works by buying longer-dated calls and selling shorter-term calls against them. Done correctly, the premium collected more than pays for time decay, creating positions with pure directional exposure. Blake applied this framework to defensive plays like Costco, Kroger, and utilities. These sectors historically outperform when consumer confidence falls and inflation pressures build. The session also covered Blake's technical warning system using volume and money flow divergences. When markets get overextended above two standard deviations, traders should watch for the inevitable pullback signal. Blake's approach recognizes market cycles and positions accordingly. The data suggests we're entering a different phase where defensive strategies outperform momentum plays. Understanding these shifts before they accelerate gives you the edge to protect capital and profit from what others see as problems. → Watch the complete session replay here To your success, Don Kaufman Chief Market Strategist, TheoTRADE
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