In Europe, at midday, London +0.6%. Paris +0.9%. Frankfurt +0.9%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.1%. Nasdaq +0.2%. Crude -1.1% to $45.95. Gold +0.1% to $1269.60.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -1 bps to 2.19%
Economic Calendar
7:00 MBA Mortgage Applications
8:30 Consumer Price Index
8:30 Retail Sales
10:00 Business Inventories
10:30 EIA Petroleum Inventories
2:00 PM FOMC Announcement
2:00 PM FOMC Forecast
PTG Trading
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S&P e-mini (ES) continues in rally-mode from last week’s low and is currently nearing all-time high in pre-cash trading, as Mr. Market awaits today’s FED expected 0.25 increase in Federal Funds Rate.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Strength begets strength as price closes in on 3 Day Average Cycle Target of 2442.50, with higher target zones measuring 2451 – 2457.
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD ATR Range Projection: 2448.50; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2427.80; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2425.25; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2429.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2442.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 13.45
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: September 2017 (U) Contract
*****The levels outlined below are more general framework within a larger range…They are to be used are reference prices from which to consider trade opportunities, not hard trade levels.
Scenario 1: IF price clears and converts 2439.25 (PH), THEN initial upside targets 2442.50, followed by measured layered levels between 2445.75 – 2457.
Scenario 2: IF price violates and converts 2435 (ONL), THEN lower levels measures 2429 3 Day Central Pivot Zone, followed by 2425.25 (CD1 Low)
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
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