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🌍 Global News: Downgrade, Taxes, and Tariffs Shake Sentiment

Global markets are entering a stormy week, buffeted by rising tensions in Washington and trade flashpoints abroad.

Credit Concerns Resurface: Moody’s has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing surging debt levels and lack of fiscal discipline. The move adds fuel to already contentious budget talks in Congress, as national debt tops $36 trillion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the downgrade as “lagging,” but markets aren’t so sure.

Tax Plan Showdown:  Lawmakers are pushing to pass President Trump’s new tax bill by May 26. The plan revives the 2017 tax cuts, slashes tip income taxes, and boosts defense and border funding – while sparking backlash over Medicaid cuts and clean energy rollbacks.

Tariff Threats and Retail Ripples: Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple products made outside the U.S. rattled markets, pushing Apple shares down 3.7%. Walmart has also warned that tariffs are now hitting consumer prices news that pushed tech and retail stocks lower.

👉 The Bottom Line:  Volatility is back. With political drama, economic pressure, and trade fights heating up, traders are bracing for sharp swings. Buckle up.

📈 Trading Tips: How Future Trading Work? The Pros and Cons

Futures are contracts that obligate you to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a future date. Unlike options, there’s no opt-out. Futures are traded on exchanges like the CME and regulated by the CFTC.

You can trade everything from commodities (oil, corn) to currencies, indices, crypto, and interest rates.

✅ Key Advantages

• Leverage: Control big positions with small capital. More profit potential per dollar.
  

• Diversification: Access assets beyond stocks—hedge against inflation or global shocks.
  

• Liquidity: Most contracts have tight spreads and near-24/5 access.
  

• Hedging Power: Lock in prices. Vital for businesses and macro-aware traders.

⚠️ Critical Risks

• Leverage Cuts Both Ways: Small moves = big losses. Margin calls can wipe accounts.
  

• Volatility: Futures respond instantly to global news, creating sharp, sudden swings.
  

• Complexity: Rolling contracts, managing margin, and understanding specs is no joke.
  

• Unlimited Downside: Losses can exceed your initial investment.

👉 Pro Tip: You can start with a demo account. Learn the ropes before using real money.

Last week of May Contests: Trading and Sports Competitions

The markets are moving, and the games are on. Whether you're making sharp trades or smart sports picks, this is your moment to rise. Are you ready for Trading and Sports Competitions?

Hourly Trading Competitions

📅 Date: Every Weekday
🏆 Prize: Free Entry to Profit Quest

Day Trader Competitions

📅 Date: Every Weekday

🏆 Prizes:

•  1st Place: Free Entry to the May Trading Competition

•  2nd–3rd Place: Free Entry to Profit Quest

Profit Quest

📅 Date: May 25th - 30th
🏆 Prizes:

• 1st Place: 75% of Grand Prize Total

• 2nd Place: 15% of Grand Prize Total 

• 3rd Place: 10% of Grand Prize Total

Crypto Weekend Competition

📅 Dates: May 23rd - 25h
🏆 1st Place Prize: Free Entry to the June Trading Competition

Sports Weekly Trivia 

📅 Date: May 24th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 9:09 AM
🏆 Prizes: 

• 1st Place: 5,000 credits ($50)

• 2nd Place: 2,500 credits ($25)

• 3rd–4th Place: 1,000 credits ($10)

👉 Join BullRush competitions today!

🌡️ Fear & Greed Index: Panic or Profits Ahead?

That’s where the CNN Fear & Greed Index comes in, a powerful tool for reading market mood. With scores from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed), it reveals what emotions are driving the market.

😱 Extreme Fear? Time to Hunt:  Markets in freefall often lead to undervalued gems. Fear creates discount pricing—smart traders know this is when to start buying.

💰 Extreme Greed? Time to Guard:  When the crowd gets greedy, bubbles form. Take profits, set tighter stops, and prepare for pullbacks. Euphoria doesn’t last.