October 8, 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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Stock Market Update
Markets pulled back today after Monday’s risk-on momentum. Investors took a more cautious tone, with all major U.S. indexes closing in the red:
Dow Jones: 46,602 (-0.20%)
S&P 500: 6,714 (-0.38%)
Nasdaq: 22,788 (-0.67%)
Russell 2000: 2,458 (-1.12%)
VIX: +5.31% — volatility ticked up slightly as traders hedged positions.
Notable Movers:
Tesla (TSLA): -4.45% as renewed competition and valuation concerns weighed on EVs.
Oracle (ORCL): -2.52%, continuing its recent correction after last week’s strong run.
Micron (MU): -2.76% amid reports of softer chip demand.
Palantir (PLTR): +1.47%, one of the day’s bright spots, fueled by ongoing government contract momentum.
UnitedHealth (UNH): +1.36%, benefiting from healthcare sector defensiveness.
Visa (V): +0.90%, steady gain reflecting strength in financial tech.
Market Takeaway: The pullback appears technical rather than structural, with traders pausing ahead of key inflation data later this week. Growth and tech names bore the brunt of selling, while healthcare and financials provided some balance.
Crypto Update
Crypto cooled slightly after a strong run earlier this week, but the overall sentiment remains bullish:
Bitcoin (BTC): $121,964 (flat today, -2.15% daily) — Still up 6.5% over the week.
Ethereum (ETH): $4,482 (+0.22%) — Slight recovery after a minor dip, maintaining a strong 7.6% weekly gain.
BNB (BNB): $1,288 (-1.73%) — Pullback following a multi-day rally, but still up over 27% weekly.
Solana (SOL): $221 (-0.26%) — Seeing some resistance after a hot streak.
Market Insight: Profit-taking dominated today’s trading as major tokens cooled from recent highs. The longer-term trend, however, remains optimistic with continued institutional inflows and new ETF approvals on the horizon.
Quick Tip: For investors sitting on strong crypto gains, consider rebalancing into stablecoins or diversified alt baskets to lock in profits without exiting the ecosystem entirely.
Real Estate Update
The real estate market saw a quieter session today, but analysts continue to note steady resilience across multifamily and industrial properties, even as residential sales remain constrained by higher mortgage rates. Reports suggest builders are offering more incentives to attract new buyers—particularly in suburban and secondary markets where affordability is still within reach.
Commercial real estate remains a tale of two markets: while retail and warehouse sectors continue to outperform, office vacancies are still climbing in major metros. However, the rise in office-to-housing conversions remains a silver lining for long-term investors seeking distressed opportunities.
Investor Tip: Watch for local government incentives and zoning changes that may favor conversion or redevelopment projects. These could be strong catalysts for mid-term real estate plays heading into 2026.
Resource Update
The commodities sector stayed firm, showing resilience across both energy and metals today.
Oil:
WTI Crude: $62.23 (+0.81%)
Brent Crude: $65.92 (+0.72%)
Gasoline: $191.04 (+0.87%)
Heating Oil: +0.86%
Energy prices inched higher amid speculation that OPEC+ may extend production cuts through winter to stabilize supply.
Metals:
Gold: $4,021 (+0.44%)
Silver: $48.29 (+0.31%)
Platinum: $1,671 (+2.19%)
Palladium: $1,394 (+0.93%)
Precious metals continued to benefit from a softer U.S. dollar and investor positioning for potential rate cuts in early 2026. Platinum’s surge stood out, tied to supply constraints and rising industrial demand.
Insight: With metals and oil both strengthening, it’s a sign that hedging behavior is back — investors are preparing for potential inflationary pressures in Q4.
Other Investments
Investment Tip: Consider laddering CDs or Treasury bills over 3–12 months to lock in attractive rates while maintaining flexibility. For more adventurous investors, explore tokenized real assets, which continue to gain institutional adoption.
That’s All For Today
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— Ryan Rincon, CEO and Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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