Weekly Market Recap: Tariffs, Trades & Key Stock Moves | July 28 – August 1, 2025

Welcome to your weekly market wrap-up! We cover the most significant market-moving news, detailed trade reviews, and key lessons learned.🔥 Market Highlights* Trump Tariffs: New tariffs of 15% on Europe, significant tariffs on Switzerland, and massive 50% tariffs on copper triggered market volatility.* Market Reaction: Broad declines in various sectors, except for health and technology.* Copper's Big Move: Copper prices dropped significantly following the tariff announcement. My copper short (ETF: XMWF) ended with an $88 gain but could've yielded over $3,000 had I held longer.📈 My Trades This WeekDateTickerCompany / ETF NameProfit/LossJuly 28XLVHealth Sector ETF+$61.75July 28HCCWarrior Met Coal-€132.2July 29XLEEnergy Sector ETF+€10July 29MPMP MaterialsSmall profitJuly 29MCDMcDonald's+€7.2July 29TXNTexas Instruments+€17.19July 29RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises+€9.7July 29LLYEli Lilly+€6.8July 29TXNTexas Instruments (second trade)+€67.03July 30XOMExxon Mobil+€5.6July 29XMWFCopper Short ETF+$88.59July 29Tax RefundTax adjustment from previous losses+€32.48🗓 Trades and Income (August 1)DateTickerCompanyDetailsIncomeAug 1NLYAnnaly Capital ManagementDividend+€46.60Aug 1FIGFigma IPOSold position+€178Aug 1COSTCostco Wholesale CorpSold position+€35.5Aug 1PMPhilip MorrisSold position+€20.2Aug 1DELLDell TechnologiesDividend+€7.9Aug 1Cash InterestCash holdingsInterest payment+€13.5🧠 Lessons Learned* Position Sizing: Avoid oversized positions causing emotional trading and early exits.* Trust Your Thesis: Stick to your research; early exits can significantly impact returns, as seen in the copper trade.* Stop Loss Importance: Tight stop losses can limit losses but can also prematurely exit profitable trades (example: Warrior Met Coal).📌 Stocks & ETFs Mentioned* Health Sector ETF: XLV* Energy Sector ETF: XLE* Copper Short ETF: XMWF (WisdomTree)* Warrior Met Coal: HCC* MP Materials: MP* McDonald's: MCD* Texas Instruments: TXN* Royal Caribbean Cruises: RCL* Eli Lilly: LLY* Exxon Mobil: XOM* Annaly Capital Management: NLY* Figma IPO: FIG* Costco Wholesale Corp: COST* Philip Morris: PM* Dell Technologies: DELL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit norbertbm.substack.com/subscribe