Trade Strategy 5.24.19

Markets

Wall Street is hoping to cap the last day of a tough week with modest gains, following a 300-point rout for the Dow Jones Industrial Average last night that tipped the benchmark into a week-to-date decline of just over 1%. DJIA futures now suggest a 135-point gain at the open

In Asia, Japan -0.2%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China flat. India +1.6%. 
In Europe, at midday, London +0.7%. Paris +0.8%. Frankfurt +0.8%. 
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.5%. S&P +0.6%. Nasdaq +0.5%. Crude +1.2% to $58.61. Gold -0.3% to $1281. Bitcoin +5.2% to $7956. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield +3 bps to 2.32%

Source: Seeking Alpha

Economic Calendar

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8:30Durable Goods
1:00 PMBaker-Hughes Rig Count
SIFMA close 2:00 PM

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Price is continuing its rally which began from the Cycle Day 1 Low (2805.75). Currently, the minimum average rally is in-place at 2834.25. Further upside cycle targets measure 2843.50 – 2847.50.

CD2 Range High = 2847.50       CD2 Range Low = 2811.00    CD2 Range Avg = 28.50

Scenario 1: IF Bulls hold bid above 2821, THEN initial upside potential targets 2834.25 – 2843.50 zone.

Scenario 2: IF Bears hold offer below 2821, THEN initial downside objective targets 2815.50 – 2811.00 Low Range Zone with potential for retest of 2805.75 CD1 Low.

Range Projections and Key Levels (ES) June 2019 (M) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2857.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2805.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2850.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2843.50; 10 Day Average True Range 37.93: VIX: 16.00

Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Price is continuing its rally which began from the Cycle Day 1 Low (7268.00). Currently, the minimum average rally is in-place at 7336.50. Further upside cycle targets measure 7353 and 7365.

CD2 Range High = 7365.00          CD2 Range Low = 7305.00          CD2 Range Avg = 98.50

Scenario 1: IF Bulls hold bid above 7316, THEN initial upside potential targets 7353 – 7365 zone.

Scenario 2: IF Bears hold offer below 7316, THEN initial downside objective targets 7305 – 7290 zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (NQ) June 2019 (M) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 7439.50; LOD ATR Range Projection: 7230.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 7407.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 7336.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 131.40; VIX: 16.00

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.”

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