Every trader messes up. The difference is what you do next.

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a real trading mistake I made during Friday's session with my Tesla position—a mistake that had me nervous all weekend. No theory. No hindsight gymnastics. Just real execution, real emotion, and real consequences.

That experience leads to a critical question every trader eventually faces: What should you do when you mess up a trade? Panic? Freeze? Double down? Or step back and fix the process?

I'll walk you through how I think about trade mistakes, how professionals manage damage control, and how to turn a bad decision into a long-term edge instead of a confidence killer.

If you trade real money, this episode will hit home.

Listen now:👉 I Messed Up the Trade… Now What? Inside the episode:

• The Tesla trade mistake that rattled my weekend
• Why trade errors hurt more after the market closes
• What NOT to do when you mess up a trade
• How professionals assess damage and regain control
• Turning mistakes into rules, not regrets

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This week delivered a shock to the system. In today's episode, we break down the massive implosion in the metals market, with gold and silver getting hit hard and sentiment flipping fast. What caused the sudden collapse—and is this a breakdown or a reset?

We'll also discuss the latest nominee tied to the Federal Reserve, what that choice could signal for rates and policy direction, and how markets are starting to price it in. On top of that, I'll walk you through my current trade updates—what I'm holding, what I've cut, and why—and wrap it all up with a January market recap to set the tone for what comes next.

If you want clarity after a volatile start to the year, this episode delivers.

Listen now:👉 Trading Week Wrap Up! Inside the episode:

• Why gold and silver collapsed—and what it means next
• Market reaction to the latest Fed nominee
• How policy expectations are shifting
• My live trade updates and execution notes
• January's key themes and lessons for February

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The market just got rocked by Big Tech earnings, and today's price action is forcing a serious rethink of the AI narrative. In this episode, we break down the latest results from the tech giants that crushed the market today and ask the question everyone's dancing around: Is the massive AI spending spree finally slowing down—or are the real profits just getting started?

We'll dig into what the numbers actually say about capex, margins, and return on investment, and how Wall Street is reacting beneath the surface. We'll also cover earnings from Tesla and Apple, and explain why their results matter far beyond their own stock charts.

If you're trading tech, following AI, or trying to understand where market leadership goes next, this episode is a must.

Listen now:👉 AI: The Big Spend Inside the episode:

• What Big Tech earnings reveal about AI spending
• Is AI capex peaking—or setting up the next growth phase?
• When (and where) AI profits may finally show up
• Tesla and Apple earnings: key takeaways and market reaction
• What traders should watch as tech volatility expands

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It's FOMC Day, and we're going straight to the source of the bond market. In today's episode, longtime bond trader William Addiss joins me to break down the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate cut, why it happened, and what it really means beneath the headlines.

We'll dive deep into the impact on bonds, yield curves, credit markets, and equities, and discuss where interest rates may be headed next as the macro landscape continues to shift. Bill also shares his 2026 market outlook, offering perspective shaped by decades of real-world trading experience—through multiple rate cycles and regime changes.

If you trade macro, fixed income, or want to understand how rates drive everything, this episode is required listening.

Listen now:👉 FOMC Day with Bill Addiss Inside the episode:

• Breakdown of the Fed's rate cut and market reaction
• What the move means for bonds and fixed income traders
• The future path of interest rates
• How rate policy impacts equities, credit, and risk assets
• Bill Addiss' 2026 market outlook and key themes to watch

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A warning signal may be flashing in the metals market. In today's episode, we break down the ominous "shooting star" candlestick pattern that's just appeared across key metals—and what it could mean for gold, silver, and the broader commodities complex going forward. Is this a routine pause… or an early sign that momentum is rolling over?

We'll also dig into the latest durable goods orders data and what it says about demand, growth, and industrial activity. Plus, we'll cover the slide in Tesla, why it matters for market sentiment, and how these cross-currents fit together in today's tape.

If you trade metals, tech, or macro themes, this episode connects the technicals with the fundamentals.

Listen now:👉 Metals Shooting Star Inside the episode:

• What a shooting star pattern really signals in metals
• Bullish exhaustion vs. trend continuation—how to tell the difference
• Durable goods orders: signal or noise?
• Tesla's latest weakness and broader market implications
• Key levels and risks to watch next

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What does a seasoned market veteran see coming next? In today's episode, I'm joined by Craig Weil, a longtime professional trader and former Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) floor trader, to break down the current market environment and his outlook for 2026.

Craig brings a rare perspective shaped by decades of real-world trading—across cycles, crashes, and regime shifts. We'll discuss where markets stand today, what structural forces are building beneath the surface, and how traders should be thinking about risk, opportunity, and positioning as we move into the next year.

If you value experience over hype and insight over noise, this is a must-listen conversation.

Listen now:👉 2026 Market Outlook with Craig Weil Inside the episode:

• Craig Weil's perspective on today's market conditions
• Key risks and opportunities heading into 2026
• How market structure has changed since the floor-trading days
• What veteran traders watch that most people miss
• How to frame expectations in an evolving macro landscape

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The numbers are in—and on the surface, they look great. In today's episode, we break down the latest macroeconomic data that's painting a surprisingly rosy picture for the financial markets. Strong growth signals, cooling pressures, and data that seems to support risk-on behavior… but is it really that simple?

The big question: Does this wave of positive data influence policy at the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve? We'll dig into how the Fed interprets macro data, what actually matters versus what just makes headlines, and whether this "data delight" gives policymakers cover to pause, cut, or stay cautious.

If you trade macro, rates, or equities, this episode helps you separate optimism from reality.

Listen now:👉 Data Delight! Inside the episode:

• Breakdown of the latest macro market data
• Why markets are reacting positively
• How the Federal Reserve weighs economic strength
• What this could mean for next week's Fed decision
• Key risks traders should not ignore

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Just when markets thought they had a handle on the narrative, everything flipped. In today's episode, we break down the abrupt about-face from Donald Trump and how that sudden shift sent shockwaves through the financial markets. What changed, why it mattered, and how traders should think about policy-driven volatility when the rules feel like they're moving in real time. We'll also dive into the latest earnings reports, separating real signal from headline noise, and explain how institutional money is reacting beneath the surface. If you're trying to make sense of fast-moving markets without getting chopped up by emotion, this episode is required listening. Listen now: 👉 Market Whiplash! Inside the episode: • Trump's sudden policy pivot and market reaction • Why political reversals create outsized volatility • What the latest earnings results are really telling us • How traders should adjust risk during headline-driven markets • Key themes and levels to watch next Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show. #TraderMerlin #MarketWhiplash #StockMarket #Trump #MarketVolatility #EarningsSeason #MarketHeadlines #PolicyRisk #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #EquityMarkets #RiskManagement #MacroTrading #FinancialEducation #TraderEducation #MarketOutlook Email – [email protected] Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: - Tradingview -

What does 2026 really have in store for the markets? In today's episode, I'm joined by Colin Tedards, a true fundamental analysis extraordinaire, to break down what he sees shaping the year ahead.

We'll dive deep into Colin's 2026 market outlook, exploring the forces driving equities, interest rates, growth expectations, and global risk. This isn't surface-level commentary—it's a fundamentals-first discussion focused on earnings, valuation, macro pressure points, and where investors may be misreading the next phase of the cycle.

If you want perspective grounded in data—not headlines—this is a must-listen episode.

Listen now:👉 2026 Market Outlook with Colin Tedards Inside the episode:

• Colin Tedards' big-picture view of 2026 markets
• Key macro and fundamental drivers investors should watch
• Equity market risks and opportunities
• How fundamentals may diverge from sentiment
• What long-term investors and active traders should prepare for

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This week was packed with market-moving headlines—and plenty of uncertainty. In today's episode, we break down the biggest stories shaping the markets, starting with NVIDIA's growing challenges caught between rising tensions in the United States–China tech battle. What does this mean for AI, semiconductors, and market leadership going forward?

We'll also dig into Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats, how markets are pricing in trade risk, and why these policy signals matter more than most headlines suggest. On top of that, we'll look ahead to upcoming interest-rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, and how traders should be preparing as macro pressure builds.

And as always, I'll provide updates on my current trades—what I'm holding, what I've adjusted, and why.

Listen now:👉 Trading Week Wrap Up Inside the episode:

• Nvidia, U.S.–China tensions, and the AI trade
• Trump tariff rhetoric and market implications
• What to expect from the next Fed rate decision
• How macro headlines translate into real price action
• My latest trade updates and execution insights

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