Trade Strategy 12.11.18

Markets
 
U.S. stock index futures are up more than 0.6% on a fresh dose of optimism over the U.S.-China trade dispute. The move higher followed another volatile session on Wall Street, which saw the Dow recover from a 507-point drop on Monday. Most Fed watchers are still expecting a December rate hike, but the fact that there is doubt – due to recent market moves and a weaker November employment report – appears to be lifting sentiment.
 
In Asia, Japan -0.3%. Hong Kong +0.1%. China +0.4%. India +0.5%
In Europe, at midday, London +1.2%. Paris +1.6%. Frankfurt +1.5%
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.6%. S&P +0.6%. Nasdaq +0.8%. Crude +0.9% to $51.45. Gold +0.3% to $1252.70. Bitcoin -5.1% to $3330. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield +2 bps to 2.88%
 
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
 
Economic Calendar

http://mam.econoday.com/

6:00 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index
8:30 Producer Price Index
8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales
1:00 PM Results of $38B, 3-Year Note Auction

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline measuring 2598. Average Range for CD1 is 48.50 handles. Odds of decline > 10 handles = 72% Odds of decline > 20 = 42%

CD1 Range High = 2677.00       CD1 Range Low = 2616.00         CD1 Range Avg = 48.50 

Scenario 1: IF price holds bid above 2650, THEN upside targets 2664.75 – 2666.50 zone, followed by 2671 – 2677 CD1 Penetration Zone.

Scenario 2: IF price holds offer below 2650, THEN downside targets 2633 – 2624 Central Pivot Zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (ES) December (Z) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2690.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2604.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2652.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2672.50; 10 Day Average True Range 62.00; VIX: 21.50

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Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline measuring 6542.00. Average Range for CD1 is 169.00 handles. Odds of decline > 20 handles = 73% Odds of decline > 25 = 64%

CD1 Range High = 6824.00          CD1 Range Low = 6607.00          CD1 Range Avg = 169.00

Scenario 1: IF price holds above 6706, THEN upside targets 6738 – 6759 STATX Zone, followed by 6791.50 CD1 Penetration Level.

Scenario 2: IF price holds below 6706, THEN downside targets 6671.50 – 6648.25 Central Pivot Zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (NQ) December (Z) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 6840.50; LOD ATR Range Projection: 6598.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 6706.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 6815.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 186.00; VIX: 21.50

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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.”

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE! No representation is being made that the use of this strategy or any system or trading methodology will generate profits. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. There is substantial risk of loss associated with trading securities and options on equities. Only risk capital should be used to trade. Trading securities is not suitable for everyone.

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