October 5, 2025
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Good morning! In today’s issue, we’ll dive into all of the changes we’ve seen over the past week as well as what you can expect for the upcoming week.
— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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Stock Market Debriefing
Equities delivered a mixed but orderly week.
The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 posted modest gains, driven by strength in industrial and small-cap names.
The Nasdaq lagged, dragged down by Tesla, Meta, and Palantir’s declines, showing a cool-off in the megacap tech trade.
Healthcare and consumer discretionary names—like UnitedHealth, Ford, and Wayfair—outperformed, signaling a shift toward value and real-economy exposure.
Market Pulse: Investors appear to be rebalancing rather than retreating. The rotation from growth to cyclicals and small caps is often a sign of confidence, not fear.
Crypto Debriefing
Crypto had another steady but confident week.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $120K, reinforcing its dominance and acting as a stability anchor for the market.
Ethereum (ETH) continued outperforming with strong momentum in DeFi activity and developer growth.
Solana (SOL) and BNB both gained double digits on the month, reflecting expanding use cases and renewed investor enthusiasm for high-throughput chains.
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC maintained consistent pegs despite heightened regulatory chatter, underscoring market maturity.
Wagon’s View: The calm in crypto signals a healthy market cycle. Momentum is broadening beyond Bitcoin, hinting that investors are looking for performance in quality altcoins, not speculative extremes.
Real Estate Debriefing
Real estate headlines remained muted but consistent: high mortgage rates continue to cool buyer enthusiasm, while limited inventory prevents major price declines. Builders have maintained moderate optimism, banking on eventual rate relief to unlock pent-up demand. Commercial real estate, meanwhile, continues its slow stabilization, particularly in suburban and mixed-use spaces.
Investor Take: Patience is key here. With affordability stretched, investors watching mortgage trends closely may find better entry points toward the end of the year if rate expectations soften.
Resource Debriefing
A strong week for metals and a mixed one for energy:
Gold rose to $3,901 (+0.8%) as safe-haven demand remained steady.
Silver shined with a +2.17% gain, continuing to outperform gold for the second consecutive week.
Platinum was the star, up nearly +3%, driven by renewed industrial and green energy demand.
Oil rebounded slightly after last week’s pullback, with WTI closing around $60.88.
Natural Gas, however, struggled with a -3% drop on oversupply concerns.
Investor Note: The metals rally hints at investor interest in hard assets as inflation expectations stabilize.
Next Week Expectations
Here’s what to keep on your radar for the week ahead:
CPI Inflation Report (Wednesday): Markets will be watching closely for clues on the Fed’s next move.
Earnings Watch: Key Q3 corporate results from major banks and tech firms start rolling in.
Crypto Conferences: Solana Breakpoint and ETHGlobal events could generate sentiment shifts in altcoin markets.
Oil & Energy Data: OPEC+ production updates midweek may influence crude direction.
Real Estate: New construction and mortgage application data expected Friday.
Bottom Line: Expect a week where data drives direction. The market is searching for its next catalyst, and whichever sector responds first may set the tone for mid-October.
That’s All For Today
I hope you enjoyed today’s issue of The Wealth Wagon. If you have any questions regarding today’s issue or future issues feel free to reply to this email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Come back tomorrow for another market update, and snapshot. I hope to see you. 🤙
— Ryan Rincon, CEO and Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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