Readers,
Welcome to The Starting 5 Newsletter! The 30 Second Newsletter with stocks, motivation, and tunes! Hope you enjoy!
1. Stock Performance 📈
S&P 500 (SPY) opened at $598.51, down ~0.8%
NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) opened at $527.35, down ~0.8%
Dow (DIA) opened at $426.11, down ~1.0%
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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙
Bitcoin (BTC): ~$104,860 🔻 ~1.8%
Ethereum (ETH): ~$2,735 🔻 ~1.6%
3. Motivation Of The Day 💭
"Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win."
— Max McKeown
4. Term Of The Day 📚
Inverted Yield Curve
📖Definition: An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term interest rates (like the 2‑year) surpass long-term rates (like the 10‑year).
📊 Why it matters: It’s considered one of the strongest recession predictors—reflecting market pessimism about future growth.
💡 Example: Right now, the 2‑year Treasury sits at ~4.37%, versus ~4.36% for the 10‑year—an inversion signaling potential economic slowdown ahead.
5. Song Of The Day 🎧
“Sapphire” – Ed Sheeran ft. Arijit Singh
🎶 Why it hits: Released June 5, this cross-cultural hit blends Ed's familiar pop style with Punjabi influences, featuring the legendary Arijit Singh. It’s vibrant, upbeat, and fresh—perfect to lift spirits in choppy markets.
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