Markets
Investors are cheering President Trump’s new executive orders clearing the path for the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines, two controversial projects blocked under Obama. Energy shares also rallied following actions that rolled back regulations and environmental rules to boost infrastructure projects. That left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at new record closing highs yesterday and the Dow within 100 point of the elusive 20,000. U.S. futures are now all up by 0.3%.
In Asia, Japan +1.4%. Hong Kong +0.4%. China +0.2%. India +1.2%.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.2%. Paris +1%. Frankfurt +1.3%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.3%. Crude -1% to $52.65. Gold -0.6% to $1204.
Ten-year Treasury Yield +1 bps to 2.48%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
7:00 MBA Mortgage Applications
9:00 FHFA House Price Index
10:30 EIA Petroleum Inventories
1:00 PM Results of $15B, 2-Year FRN Auction
1:00 PM Results of $34B, 5-Year Note Auction
PTG Trading
Compression leads to expansion as markets finally broke out to the upside from its recent range. Scenario 1 (bullish) laid out in prior DTS Briefing 1.24.17 played out perfectly as price reached projected target zone.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…3 Day Average Rally Target of 2282.22 has been achieved, though current momentum can push price higher still. STATX Zone between 2282.50 – 2285.00 may reveal some responsive sellers looking to take profits.
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD ATR Range Projection: 2288.20; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2268.80; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2259.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2266.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2282.22; 10 Day Average True Range: 13.45
**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 have the ball with momentum which may continue to push higher with measured targets between 2285.50 – 2290 handles.
Scenario 2: Bears need to halt the momentum and turn back buyers below PH (2280.50) to have any chance of reversal. Initial lower target measures 2275.50 (GBX Open)
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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