Odds of Government Shutdowns | GDP Surprises to Upside | Volatility of Single Stocks vs the Index | New Pattern Day Trade Rules | Worst Stocks

Derek Moore is back with Shane Skinner and Mike Syder to talk about the odds of government shutdown and whether it is really that impactful to markets. Plus, GDP growth surprises to the upside including the latest Atlanta Fed GDP nowcast for next quarter, so what recession? Later, what are the worst performing stocks in 2025, homebuyer demand vs affordability by state, NDX single stock implied volatility vs NDX Index volatility, and whether the new pattern day trader rules will mean anything for markets.   Real GDP growth surprises Atlanta Fed GDP Now Q3 jumps to new high Polymarket Odds of a government shutdown Ne Market-Gap Rules to redefine what it means to be a micro-cap up to mega-caps NDX Single Stock Vol vs NDX Index Vol Homebuyer Demand vs Affordability by State graph Worst stocks of 2025 include Trade Desk, Lululemon, and Deckers. Pattern day trade rules relaxed from 25k down to 2k, big deal or no impact?     Mentioned in this Episode     Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT   Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt   Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag   Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com