Markets
U.S. futures are heading higher after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged and lowered its forecasts. The Fed’s decision shouldn’t be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the economy, Janet Yellen said during her quarterly news conference, but gave a fairly strong indication that a hike will happen before 2016 is over. She also rejected the suggestion that the central bank bases its decisions on partisan politics.
In Asia, Japan closed. Hong Kong +0.4% to 23759. China +0.5% to 3042. India +0.9% to 28773.
In Europe, at midday, London +1.2%. Paris +1.9%. Frankfurt +1.9%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.4%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.4%. Crude +1.1% to $45.84. Gold +0.4% to $1336.60.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.64%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
8:30 Initial Jobless Claims
8:30 Chicago Fed National Activity Index
9:00 FHFA House Price Index
9:45 Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index
10:00 Existing Home Sales
10:00 Leading Indicators
10:30 EIA Natural Gas Inventory
11:00 Kansas City Fed Mfg Survey
4:30 PM Money Supply
4:30 PM Fed Balance Sheet
PTG Trading
Price “coilation” (my word meaning: coiling) always leads to a breakout, which is what happened in prior session. Fed Policy Statement and Yellen’s comments seemed more dovish than hawkish, which has been recent guidance and as such buyers pushed price higher creating a short squeeze for those improperly positioned. Price reached 2157 handle which was our highest Statistical Extreme (STATX) projection.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Upside momentum remains intact but may fade early if the Fed’s shine dims quickly. First support marker is 2151.50, then 2146.75 Central Pivot. Upside projection for today measures 2166.50.
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD Range Projection: 2180.00; LOD Range Projection: 2136.50; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2126.25; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2139.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2147.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 27.38
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: September (Z) 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 PH (2157.50), THEN initial upside objective is 2162.50, followed by 2166.50 STATX Zone.
Scenario 2: First Sign of Weakness (SOW) would be a reversal below PH( 2157.50), followed by violation and conversion of 2151.50 marker. IF this occurs, THEN lower projection measures 2146.75 Central Pivot.
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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