📰 Top News from the Week
✅ Strong U.S. Jobs Data
147,000 jobs added in June
Unemployment rate dropped due to a decline in labor force participation
Average hourly earnings increased slower than in May
Market reaction: Mixed early, then turned bullish midweek; slight red close Friday
📊 Inflation Surprises
China CPI: +0.1% — a sign of weak inflation and potential stalled recovery
Eurozone CPI: Climbed to the ECB’s 2% target
Retail Sales in Eurozone: Cooled to 1.8% in May
Potential pause in ECB rate cuts
🛠️ Tariff Talk & Copper Market Analysis
Donald Trump floated 200–300% tariffs, including:
50% tariff on copper — a huge signal for the commodity space
📈 Copper Market Overview:
At all-time highs
Strong bullish uptrend since early 2024
Copper demand expected to rise due to AI infrastructure, electric cables, and energy needs
🤔 Should you short copper now? I say: not yet — the trend is your friend.
📅 Key Economic Events (Next Week Preview)
Monday: Core Inflation (YoY, MoM)
Wednesday: PPI report
Thursday: U.S. Retail Sales
Friday: Building Permits, Housing Starts, Michigan Consumer Sentiment
⚠️ Risky week ahead — cautious trading advised.
💼 My Trades This Week
🟢 Sold Positions:
TickerProfit (in $)NotesEli Lilly$7.49Closed at minor gainRheinmetall (RHM)$35Locked in profitTesla (TSLA)-$25 & -$56, +$9.5First losses, slight reboundS&P 500 ETFSmall swingBought & sold same weekVisa (V)$118Fully exitedAmazon (AMZN)$8.89Small gainCircle$117Sold MondayMat Co/Warrior Met Coal$44.34Planning re-entry on other portfolio
📈 Weekly profit goal: €250
✅ Achieved: €287
🎯 Monthly goal: €1,000
📈 My Weekly Investing Strategy
I aim to hit consistent targets through:
Small, low-risk swing trades
Using macro events + charts
Weekly trade reviews to refine strategy
🧠 Final Thoughts
This week was volatile yet rewarding. Between strong jobs data, uncertain inflation, and copper hype, the market remains unpredictable. But with discipline, small trades, and clear goals, you can stay ahead.
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