Markets
It’s the final countdown… Last minute preparations are underway for Inauguration Day, as Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Executive actions are also in focus as Trump looks to roll back a number of President Obama’s policies on his first day in office. But with a lack of exact details and priorities, Wall Street and the dollar have been trading in a tight range in recent sessions.
In Asia, Japan +0.3%. Hong Kong -0.7%. China +0.7%. India -1%.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.1%. Paris +0.4%. Frankfurt +0.2%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.2%. Nasdaq +0.3%. Crude +1.3% to $52.78. Gold -0.2% to $1199.60.
Ten-year Treasury Yield +4 bps to 2.5%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
9:00 Fed’s Harker Speech
1:00 PM Baker-Hughes Rig Count
1:00 PM Fed’s Williams Speech
PTG Trading
Bears were successful in prior session forcing sell-stops below 2258 – 60 zone pushing price down to 2253, near Average Decline (2251) for Cycle Day 1. Bulls came roaring back, pushing price back to 2265 level now in pre-cash trade. Net effect is neutral price action into options expiration. We had opined in DTS Briefing 1.18.17 “Direction may be resolved into next week once traders get past this month’s expiration.”
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Expectation for today is for more neutral as final option premiums decay to worthlessness. Key price boundaries remains 2250 – 2270 which have been for past month.
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD ATR Range Projection: 2273.52; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2255.23; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2253.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2262.50; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2283.63; 10 Day Average True Range: 12.77
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: March 2017 (H) 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: Bulls still need to clear and convert 2270 decisively to upper support to get upside expansion. Targets are: 2275.25…2280…2283.50.
Scenario 2: Bears must re-convert 2260 handle to lower resistance and go after 2250 spot to get longs worried. They were marginally successful in prior session, but could not hold the lows.
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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