Trade Strategy 8.22.18

Markets
 
The S&P 500 index today is still poised to break the longest-running bull market in history, fueled by strong earnings, tax cuts and economic growth.
 
The Fed is scheduled to release the minutes from its Aug. 1. gathering this afternoon, but with no interest rate hike at the meeting, some economists think the FOMC had time to discuss “big ticket” issues. Watch for continued discussion of what is a neutral rate – the level that is not stimulating the economy but also not constraining it – as well as talk on the yield curve and trade policy.
 
In Asia, Japan +0.6%. Hong Kong +0.6%. China -0.7%. India flat. 
In Europe, at midday, London +0.3%. Paris +0.3%. Frankfurt flat. 
Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.2%. S&P -0.2%. Nasdaq -0.2%. Crude +1.3% to $66.67. Gold +0.3% to $1203.50. Bitcoin +2.9% to $6668. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 2.82%
 
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
 
Economic Calendar

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 3 (CD3)…Price tested key support levels (3D CPZ & CD1 Low) during overnight session and has recovered half of late day sell-off. Cycle action continues to act normally as extreme of ranges are faded/reversed. 

CD3 Range High = 2868.50          CD3 Range Low = 2838.50          CD3 Range Avg = 25.00 

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 2853, THEN upside targets 2863 – 66 zone.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 2853, THEN downside targets 2846 43 zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (ES) September (U) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2866.75; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2840.25; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2850.25; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2855.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2877.00; 10 Day Average True Range 20.50; VIX: 12.93

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Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 3 (CD3)…Price tested key support levels (CD1 Low) during overnight session and has recovered half of late day sell-off. Cycle action continues to act normally as extreme of ranges are faded/reversed. 

CD3 Range High = 7404.00         CD3 Range Low = 7353.50          CD3 Range Avg = 98.00

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 7377, THEN upside targets 7404.00 – 7414.50 zone.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 7377, THEN downside targets 7353.50 – 7342.75 zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (NQ) September (U) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 7448.75; LOD ATR Range Projection: 7328.75; Cycle Day 1 Low: 7351.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 7385.50; 3 Day Cycle Target: 7414.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 76.75; VIX: 12.93

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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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