Queens, New York
— September 6, 2025

There’s something special about New York City in September. The energy shifts — Wall Street is bracing for the most important month of the year in markets, while just a few subway stops away, the US Open takes over Flushing Meadows.

I spent the day soaking it all in at Arthur Ashe Stadium, repping the Wall Street Game Notes hat while walking the grounds and watching the action unfold. The Open has become as much a cultural moment as a tennis tournament. Everyone wants the official swag — the hats, the polos, the tote bags. But IYKYK: the best hat in the building is the one with Game Notes stitched across the front.

Why? Because just like tennis, markets demand focus, resilience, and strategy. You win not just by hitting big shots, but by staying patient, adapting to your opponent, and playing the long game.

September markets will be no different. Investors face a packed calendar of economic data, Fed updates, and IPOs. The volatility will come. The headlines will distract. But much like a five-set battle under the lights at Ashe, perspective and discipline will decide the outcome.

So whether you’re courtside at the US Open or watching the tickers on Wall Street, remember: it’s always about the next point, the next trade, the next opportunity.

Game. Set. Match. Notes.