Today’s Pre-Market is looking relatively BEARISH as Futures is sitting 📉 -0.51%, as we close off the first trading week in March. The market sitting 📉 -0.70% after yesterday’s loss of -0.56%! - The market is indeed continuing its decline as negative sentiment continues due to the geopolitical conflicts. MAG7 is currently sitting 📉 -5% 😮💨 - it is important to note the domino effect of this conflict - Oil is currently 📈 8%, which brings the current price to $85 per barrel. This price level generally indicates higher prices at the pump, typically following a rule of thumb where every $1 change in the price of crude oil changes the price of gasoline by approximately 2.4 to 2.5 cents per gallon - As this conflict continues, major global shipping companies, such as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and MSC, are suspending, rerouting, or halting trade operations through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. As a result, shipping companies are imposing "emergency conflict surcharges" of $2,000 to $4,000 per container, alongside increased fuel and insurance costs - Trump says he feels he should have influence in picking the next leader of Iran 😮💨 - Make sure to check Earnings and Economic Data. Inflation Data is now at 2.40% as of January 2026, with a goal of 2% - There is indeed significant ED for today. FOMC Member (Governor) Waller speaks - Average Hourly Earnings m/m , which measures the change in the price businesses pay for labor, excluding the farming industry - Core Retail Sales m/m, which measures the change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles - Non-Farm Employment Change, measures the change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry - Retail Sales m/m, which measures the change in the total value of sales at the retail level - Unemployment Rate, which gives us the percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month! - Either way, when you see the opportunity, TAKE YOUR GAINS‼️ The market does not care how smart you sound, ONLY how Disciplined you are! Remember to protect your Capitol, you will need it to trade tomorrow! ❤️🫡