Markets
U.S. futures are hugging the flatline as investors maintain a cautious tone ahead of a two-day FOMC meeting on interest rate policy. The Federal Reserve is all but certain to keep interest rates on hold, acknowledging improved economic prospects, but offering few hints about its next move. Markets are also feeling pressure with oil at three-month lows and another round of second-quarter corporate earnings.
In Asia, Japan -1.4% to 16383. Hong Kong +0.6% to 22129. China +1.1% to 3050. India -0.4% to 27976.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.3%. Paris -0.1%. Frankfurt +0.2%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow flat. S&P flat. Nasdaq flat. Crude -0.9% to $42.76. Gold +0.1% to $1320.60.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -1 bps to 1.55%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
FOMC meeting begins
8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales
9:00 S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index
9:45 PMI Services Index Flash
10:00 Consumer Confidence
10:00 State Street Investor Confidence Index
10:00 Richmond Fed Mfg.
10:00 New Home Sales
1:00 PM Results of $34B, 5-Year Note Auction
PTG Trading
Cycle Day 1 (CD1) played out normally as price tested prior high and failed to find a firm bid. As such, early quiet selling leading to more aggressive selling when key support (2164) broke, pushing price down to test Cycle Day 1 Low (2155.25), which held firm.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Barring any break of new Cycle Low (2155.75) price is anticipated to remain relatively stable ahead of FOMC Announcement tomorrow. Price remains within its trading range between 2152 – 2172. Three-Day Central Pivot is 2163.
Range Projections and Key Levels: Sept (U) Contract
HOD Range Projection: 2177.50; LOD Range Projection: 2151.75; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2155.75; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2163.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2179.25; 10 Day Average True Range: 13.30
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: September (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 holds above PL (2155.75), THEN 1st objective will be to convert 2163 to new support. Should this occur, upside targets 2172 upper edge of range.
Scenario 2: Violation of PL (2155.75) initially targets 2152 SPOT for support test…Failure to hold any such test opens door to a potentially deeper down move targeting 2148.50….2143.50 levels.
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
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