Trading: Hope for an Iran-US deal, a risky bet before the weekend

Wall Street: From Jack Ma to SK INX, the New Fundraising Record

This episode explores the new fundraising record on Wall Street set by SK INX's $26.5 billion IPO on the Nasdaq. Surpassing Alibaba's 2014 milestone, this initial public offering provides a lens to examine supply and demand mechanics, the central role of memory chips for AI, and the ripple effect on competitors like Micron and SanDisk. We also explore the stark contrast between these stock market records, the war in the Middle East, and global oil tensions. Subscribe if it helps. Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/] 30+ years of trading, 25+ years of teaching, a rare dual experience at your service. 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/] Benoist Rousseau Independent Trader • CME & CBOT Member About the author Benoist Rousseau is a trader, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), an economic history specialist educated at the Sorbonne, and an adult education expert. In the TRADING series, drawing on over 30 years of experience trading CME futures, he shares session analyses, trade replays with commentary, psychology and risk management — no signals, no promises, raw and unfiltered trading. Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The podcasts and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation. 🎙️ AI voice version — the original podcast was recorded in French. The voice (an AI clone of my own) was adapted with AI technology to make this podcast available in English. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Chips and the Fed: Why a 19x Profit Is No Longer Enough

Chips and the Fed kick off this episode with a simple idea: the market punished what were, in fact, outstanding results. I revisit Samsung, whose profit multiplied 19-fold, the decline in tech stocks, the pressure from DeepSeek, and the Nasdaq hitting a major support level. I also explain why the Fed, the FOMC minutes, the rise in oil prices, and inflation risk weighed on the mood, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 held up better. Subscribe if this helps you. Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/] 30+ years of trading, 25+ years of teaching, a rare dual experience at your service. 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/] Benoist Rousseau Independent Trader • CME & CBOT Member About the author Benoist Rousseau is a trader, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), an economic history specialist educated at the Sorbonne, and an adult education expert. In the TRADING series, drawing on over 30 years of experience trading CME futures, he shares session analyses, trade replays with commentary, psychology and risk management — no signals, no promises, raw and unfiltered trading. Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The podcasts and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation. 🎙️ AI voice version — the original podcast was recorded in French. The voice (an AI clone of my own) was adapted with AI technology to make this podcast available in English. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Wall Street: Records, Euphoric Credit, and the Risk of Disappointment

Wall Street is starting the week with record highs, but Benoist Rousseau quickly points to the real test: earnings season. In this episode, he connects high valuations, expectations of sharply rising profits, very low credit spreads, and a potential stock market disappointment. He details the contrast between a solid Dow Jones, a more hesitant Nasdaq, and an S&P 500 driven by a handful of giants. He then recalls a precedent with General Electric and expectations being beaten by the exact cent. The watchword: caution in the face of an expensive and overly confident market. Subscribe if this helps you. Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/] 30+ years of trading, 25+ years of teaching, a rare dual experience at your service. 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/] Benoist Rousseau Independent Trader • CME & CBOT Member About the author Benoist Rousseau is a trader, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), an economic history specialist educated at the Sorbonne, and an adult education expert. In the TRADING series, drawing on over 30 years of experience trading CME futures, he shares session analyses, trade replays with commentary, psychology and risk management — no signals, no promises, raw and unfiltered trading. Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The podcasts and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation. 🎙️ AI voice version — the original podcast was recorded in French. The voice (an AI clone of my own) was adapted with AI technology to make this podcast available in English. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Bond Market: Why It Was Still Calling the Shots

Bond market, yield curve, 2-year 10-year spread: in this episode, I started from today's US jobs report to revisit an old quote from James Carville, who wished to be reincarnated as the bond market. It perfectly summed up the session: this discreet market was still setting the pace for stocks, the Nasdaq, tech stocks, and the interpretation of the NFP. I connected the tension on rates, the risk of a rate hike, the drop in chip stocks in Asia, and the caution of traders before 2:30 PM. Subscribe if this helps you. Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/] 30+ years of trading, 25+ years of teaching, a rare dual experience at your service. 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/] Benoist Rousseau Independent Trader • CME & CBOT Member About the author Benoist Rousseau is a trader, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), an economic history specialist educated at the Sorbonne and an experienced educator. In the TRADING series, drawing on over 30 years of experience on CME futures, he shares market session analysis, commented trade replays, psychology and risk management — no signals, no promises, raw and unfiltered trading. Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The videos and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation. Content dubbed from French source via HeyGen. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

US Jobs Report: Why Good Numbers Can Make the Stock Market Fall

US jobs report and the stock market: in this episode, I explain why a strong jobs number can worry the stock market. I review the logic connecting inflation, interest rates, the Fed, and stock valuations, against a backdrop of Wall Street at its highs. I also discuss the ADP report, the major monthly employment report, the calm of the bond market via the MOVE index, and the risk of a rate resurgence. A useful listen to understand why good macroeconomic news can be poorly received by the markets. Subscribe if it helps you. Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/news/] 30+ years of trading, 25+ years of teaching, a rare dual experience at your service. 👉 https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/ [https://www.benoistrousseau-trading.com/en/] Benoist Rousseau Independent Trader • CME & CBOT Member About the author Benoist Rousseau is a trader, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), an economic history specialist educated at the Sorbonne and an experienced educator. In the TRADING series, drawing on over 30 years of experience on CME futures, he shares market session analysis, commented trade replays, psychology and risk management — no signals, no promises, raw and unfiltered trading. Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The videos and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation. Content dubbed from French source via HeyGen. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.