Markets
Happy Columbus Day! Traders looking to take a day off for the federal holiday will be disappointed to find out that the stock markets will remain open. While investors will have to keep their eyes on their portfolios, the majority of banks and credit unions will be closed.
The crude market is “pretty much in balance,” BP CEO Bob Dudley announced at the World Energy Conference, saying current prices were giving producers a little more breathing room. But with oil stocks still so high, the wider market sentiment may take time to change. On the cost of production per barrel, Dudley said BP was looking to re-base targets: “We said $60 next year; we are under $55 now. We can see our way to $53 next year.”
In Asia, Japan closed. Hong Kong closed. China +1.5% to 3048. India +0.1% to 28082.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.2%. Paris +0.3%. Frankfurt +0.5%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.3%. Crude -0.4% to $49.62. Gold +1% to $1264.20.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.72%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
12:30 PM TD Ameritrade IMX
PTG Trading
Prior Session unfolded as outlined in DTS Briefing 10.7.16…”Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline with average projected decline measuring 2138.50.” Actual Low of Day was 2138.00.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Having established this cycle’s low, the current rally which began in prior session continues in the overnight reaching 2155.50, which is Average 3 Day Cycle Rally Target. Bulls will need to continue the rally during the cash session above 2156 – 58 zone to break out of recent multi-day trading range.
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD Range Projection: 2168.50; LOD Range Projection: 2137.50; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2138.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2150.50; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2155.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 20.08
**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 converts 2156 to upper support, THEN primary objective will be to take out PH (2161.50) and breakout price above recent trading range. Upside targets measure 2166.25 – 2168.50
Scenario 2: Bears will be on the defensive at the top of recent trading range 2158 – 2160 and fend off any buyers. IF successful and able to push price back into range, THEN initial objective will need to convert 2148 to lower resistance. Lower retest of CD1 Low (2138) would be objective.
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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