🌪️ The Morning Turbulence: 8:30 AM
This is the "Noise Phase." Inflation Expectations will hit the wires, and the algorithms will likely trigger a knee-jerk reaction. Williams is there to play the role of the "Hawkish Sentry," keeping the bulls from getting too ahead of themselves.
The Play: Don't chase the first candle. The 8:30 AM move is often a trap designed to hunt stops before the real capital enters the room.
💉 The Liquidity Injection: 9:00 AM
While everyone is arguing over Williams’ adjectives, the $8.2 Billion T-Bill buyback begins. This is the "Money Printer" in its quietest, most effective form. When the Fed buys, they are swapping paper for pure cash—pumping oxygen into a system that’s been holding its breath.
The Narrative: This is your "Fuel." If the 8:30 AM data is even slightly neutral-to-soft, this $8.2 billion becomes the propellant for a mid-morning squeeze.
⚔️ The Final Boss: 3:30 PM
The "Power Hour" isn't just about volume; it’s about intent. The S&P 500 report will reveal if the institutional "whales" are actually buying the narrative or just exit-ramping into the Fed's liquidity.
🎯 The Ticker Watchlist
(Gold): The ultimate hedge if the "Double Whammy" at 8:30 AM suggests inflation is stickier than the Fed admits.
$VVV
(Valvoline): Watching for defensive positioning. If the market gets "chopped," money flows into the boring, reliable earners.
$RTX
(Raytheon): Geopolitical tailwinds meet industrial strength. A solid play if the broader "Power Hour" turns red.
The Bottom Line: Watch the "Fake-out" at 8:30, but trade the "Break-out" at 9:00. Let the Fed's billions do the heavy lifting for you