Trade Strategy 11.23.18

Markets
 
U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a weaker open, with an abbreviated trading session on tap and many traders absent from their desks. From a stock market perspective, history suggests this is a very good time for retail stocks, but forecasts may differ this year due to the recent risk-off sentiment. Since 2007, the week before Black Friday to a week after, the sector usually gains 5%.
 
Steep losses were seen in Chinese markets ahead of the weekend, with the Shanghai Composite slipping 2.5%, as lingering trade war tensions added to worries about global growth.
 
Oil prices have tumbled to 2018 lows, falling 2.6% to $53.20/bbl, triggering expectations that OPEC will start withholding supply after a meeting planned for Dec. 6. Amid the plunge, Brent and WTI price divergence has jumped in November to approach levels not seen since the market slump of 2014-2016. Surging North American supply appears to be clogging the system, while global markets are somewhat tighter, in part because of reduced exports from Iran.
 
In Asia, Japan closed. Hong Kong -0.4%. China -2.5%. India closed. 
In Europe, at midday, London +0.3%. Paris +0.4%. Frankfurt +0.3%
Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.3%. S&P -0.2%. Nasdaq -0.3%. Crude -2.6% to $53.20. Gold -0.4% to $1223.30. Bitcoin -3.3% to $4312. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield flat at 3.06%
 
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
 
Economic Calendar

http://mam.econoday.com/

9:45 PMI Composite Flash
4:30 PM Money Supply
4:30 PM Fed Balance Sheet

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline measuring 2601.00. Average Range for CD1 is 41.50 handles. Odds of decline > 10 handles = 72% Odds of decline > 20 = 42%

CD1 Range High = 2656.75       CD1 Range Low = 2623.00         CD1 Range Avg = 41.50 

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 2638, THEN upside targets 2648.25 – 2652.50 3 Day Central Pivot Zone.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 2638, THEN downside targets 2624.25 – 2620.75 STATX Zone.

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

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2677.25; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2602.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2648.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2660.50; 10 Day Average True Range 43.75; VIX: 21.60

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Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline measuring 6395.50. Average Range for CD1 is 154.25 handles. Odds of decline > 20 handles = 73% Odds of decline > 25 = 64%

CD1 Range High = 6571.25          CD1 Range Low = 6512.00          CD1 Range Avg = 154.25

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 6542, THEN upside targets 6556 – 6563.50 3 Day Central Pivot Zone.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 6542, THEN downside targets 6496.00 – 6485.25 STATX Zone.

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

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 6673.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 6410.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 6556.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 6660.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 155.00; VIX: 21.60

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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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