Markets
U.S. stock markets look set to open higher, with the Dow Jones continuing to push towards new all-time highs, as a Trump-fueled equity bounce appears ready to cement a year-end rally. While recent gains are largely being attributed to the market getting more comfortable with his style and proposed policies, year-end rallies are common in most election years, with the Dow gaining 1.8%, on average, from Election Day thru Dec. 31.
In Asia, Japan flat at 17668. Hong Kong +0.5% to 22323. China -0.1% to 3207. India -1.9% to 26304.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.6%. Paris +0.3%. Frankfurt flat.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.2%. Nasdaq +0.2%. Crude +2.7% to $44.48. Gold +0.3% to $1225.30.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 2.2%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
7:30 Fed’s Rosengren: Economic Outlook
8:30 Empire State Mfg Survey
8:30 Import/Export Prices
8:30 Retail Sales
8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales
9:05 Daniel Tarullo speech
10:00 Business Inventories
1:30 PM Stanley Fischer speech
PTG Trading
Today is Cycle Day 1 (CD1)…Normal is for a decline to unfold…Price has been oscillating within consolidation range between 2150 – 2180. As such, any decline would unfold within the context of this trading range. Key Statistical Extreme (STATX) zones: 2173.75 – 2176.25 (upper)…2151.50 – 2148.75 (lower)
Range Projections and Key Levels
HOD Range Projection: 2185.50; LOD Range Projection: 2143.00; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2147.75; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2162.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2188.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 26.90
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: December (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 can hold above 2162.25, THEN upside targets 2173.75 – 2176.25 STATX Zone. Above this zone expands upwards 2184 – 2188 zone.
Scenario 2: IF price converts 2162.25 to resistance, THEN downside targets 2151.50 – 2148.75 STATX Zone. Below this zone expands downwards 2145 – 2140 zone.
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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