Trade Strategy 10.26.18

Markets
 
The Wall Street roller coaster is selling tickets again today as U.S. stock index futures post steep declines after a selloff in Asia and Europe. It follows a strong session for the three major U.S. indexes, though global stocks are still on track to record their worst weekly losing streak in five years. The latest snapshot of the American economy is also set to be released this morning, with expectations of annualized Q3 growth of 3.3%. That would put GDP on track for its best yearly performance since 2005, but mark a falloff from the white-hot 4.2% growth rate recorded in Q2.
 
In Asia, Japan -0.4%. Hong Kong -1.1%. China -0.2%. India -1%
In Europe, at midday, London -1.5%. Paris -2.4%. Frankfurt -1.9%
Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.9%. S&P -1.2%. Nasdaq -2.2%. Crude -1.5% to $66.34. Gold +0.4% to $1237.70. Bitcoin +0.4% to $6451. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield -5 bps to 3.08%
 
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
 
Economic Calendar

http://mam.econoday.com/

8:30 GDP Q3
10:00 Consumer Sentiment
1:00 PM Baker-Hughes Rig Count

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Early recovery rally faded hard late in session as prices continue to exhibit weakness in overnight trade. With price trading near weekly lows, bulls have an upward battle to stabilize continued selling pressure. Key over/under is 2690 handle.

CD2 Range High = 2676.50          CD2 Range Low = 2650.00         CD2 Range Avg = 31.00

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 2688 – 90 zone, THEN upside targets 2700 – 2710 zone. Range High measures 2703.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 2688 – 90 zone, THEN downside targets 2655.50 – 2647.75 STATX Zone. Range Low measures 2624.

Range Projections and Key Levels (ES) December (Z) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2703.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2624.00; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2658.75; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2704.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2690.00; 10 Day Average True Range 57.00; VIX: 26.50

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Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Early recovery rally faded hard late in session as prices continue to exhibit weakness in overnight trade following a swath of high-profile tech earning reports. With price trading near weekly lows, bulls have an upward battle to stabilize continued selling pressure. Key over/under is 6900 handle.

CD2 Range High = 6854.50         CD2 Range Low = 6870.00          CD2 Range Avg = 121.00

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 6834.50, THEN upside targets 6908 – 6927 zone. Range High measures 6950.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 6834.50, THEN downside targets 6751 – 6705 STAT X Zone. Range Low measures 6685.

Range Projections and Key Levels (NQ) December (Z) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 6950.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 6685.00; Cycle Day 1 Low: 6834.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 6985.50; 3 Day Cycle Target: 6948.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 215.00; VIX: 26.50

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Trade Strategy: Our tactical trade strategy will simply remain unaltered…We’ll be flexible to trade both long and short side from Decision Pivot Levels. Continue to focus on Bull/Bear Stackers and Premium/Discounts. As always, remaining in alignment with dominant intra-day force increases probabilities of producing winning trades.

Stay Focused…Non-Biased…Disciplined  ALWAYS USE STOPS!

Good Trading…David

“Knowing is not enough, We must APPLY. Willing is not enough, We must DO.” –Bruce Lee

*****This trade strategy report is disseminated for “education only” and should not be viewed in any way as a recommendation to buy or sell futures products.”

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