Markets
The reversal in oil prices to $40 a barrel is rippling through equity and bond markets, reigniting concerns about deeply indebted companies and countries reliant on commodities. “Should oil slice through $40 towards $35, macroeconomic fears will pick up,” said Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at Merrill Lynch. Before the sharp drop in crude this week, investment in some of the riskiest areas of financial markets had been gathering pace, as central bank stimulus programs pushed equities to record highs and yields in safer areas of the market to new lows.
In Asia, Japan -1.9% to 16083. Hong Kong -1.8% to 21739. China +0.2% to 2978. India -1% to 27697.
In Europe, at midday, London -0.2%. Paris -0.5%. Frankfurt -0.1%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.2%. S&P -0.2%. Nasdaq -0.2%. Crude +1% to $39.88. Gold -0.2% to $1370.60.
Ten-year Treasury Yield flat at 1.54%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
7:00 MBA Mortgage Applications
8:15 ADP Jobs Report
8:30 Gallup U.S. Job Creation Index
8:30 Treasury Refunding Quarterly Announcement
9:45 PMI Services Index
10:00 ISM Non-Manufacturing Index
10:30 EIA Petroleum Inventories
PTG Trading
Failed attempt to breakout through 2172 (key resistance) lead to reversal and breakdown through 2152 (key support) in prior session as Cycle Day 1 played out perfectly, reaching lower target zone between 2144 – 2142 outline in prior DTS Report 8.2.16.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Having reached Violation Levels, expectation for at least a relief bounce with some consolidation today. About half the rally off CD1 Low is in place…as such, price may look to retest this low for security…Price will need to clear and convert 2156 handle for continuation of bounce.
Range Projections and Key Levels: Sept (U) Contract
HOD Range Projection: 2160.00; LOD Range Projection: 2138.25; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2141.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2163.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2164.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 14.75
**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 at or above 2141.50, THEN primary objective is to clear and convert 2156 handle to new support. Upside target zone is 2160 – 2165.
Scenario 2: Potential exists for a retest of 2141.50…Violation and conversion to lower resistance increases likelihood of further forced selling. Lower price projections are: 2138.36 down to 2129.50.
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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