October 18, 2025

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Good morning! In today’s issue, we’ll dig into the latest market moves and highlight what they mean for investors right now. Along the way, you’ll find insights you can put to work immediately

— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.

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Wall Street ended the session on a positive note, snapping a two-day decline as volatility cooled sharply.

Top performers:

Overall, the market regained footing amid hopes that inflation data may continue cooling, giving the Fed more breathing room. The notable drop in the VIX reflects improving investor confidence heading into next week’s earnings wave.

Crypto markets inched upward today, showing cautious optimism after a rough week.

Market sentiment improved following a minor easing in U.S. Treasury yields, which helped risk assets regain footing. Analysts also noted increasing BTC network activity — often an early indicator of renewed accumulation.

Still, traders remain selective; Ethereum Layer-2 adoption and Bitcoin ETF inflows will be the next catalysts to watch as volatility stays moderate.

💡 Investor Tip: Mortgage rate volatility has quietly stabilized over the past two weeks, which tends to precede pickup in real estate transaction volume. Watch for builders and REITs in multifamily and industrial space — these sectors usually move 2–3 months ahead of a demand rebound.

For those following regional trends, early reports show Midwestern and Southern markets seeing stronger rental absorption, a subtle signal that institutional buyers may re-enter before year-end.

Energy markets perked up while metals retreated sharply.

Meanwhile, precious metals fell hard:

Investors rotated out of safe havens back into growth assets, reflecting renewed risk-on sentiment. The drop in gold and silver aligns with stronger equities and reduced volatility — but such steep metal selloffs often precede short-term rebounds, especially if inflation data disappoints next week.

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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