Markets
The Istanbul 100 Index slid 5.1% this morning, while the Turkish lira rebounded 3% to 2.9274 vs. the greenback, following Friday’s failed coup attempt that left 290 people dead and over 6,000 arrested. NATO allies have thrown their support behind President Erdogan, but tension is still high over his demand to extradite a U.S.-based cleric whom he blamed for the overthrow attempt. Is the West shifting its stance of wanting a thriving democracy in countries like Turkey and Egypt, or at this point, does it just want strength and stability?
In Asia, Japan +0.7% to 16498. Hong Kong +0.7% to 21803. China -0.4% to 3044. India -0.3% to 27747.
In Europe, at midday, London +0.3%. Paris -0.4%. Frankfurt -0.2%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.2%. S&P +0.2%. Nasdaq +0.2%. Crude -0.6% to $46.39. Gold -0.1% to $1326.80.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.57%
(Source: Seeking Alpha)
Economic Calendar
10:00 NAHB Housing Market Index
4:00 PM Treasury International Capital
PTG Trading
Friday’s Cycle Day 1 Session played out normally as residual strength initially pushed price higher forcing the last buyer to step in…The decline then began as long positioned traders took profits into options expiration. The decline was relatively shallow not violating any key support zone and as such the uptrend remains in effect.
Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Overnight trade is quiet with narrow range. Bulls objective is to not give up any gains and keep price stable within current uptrend. Three-Day Central Pivot Zone structure is solidly bullish and would take a conversion of 2146 – 36 zone to shift current dynamics.
Range Projections and Key Levels: Sept (U) Contract
HOD Range Projection: 2177.00; LOD Range Projection: 2137.00; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2149.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2151.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2172.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 19.55
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: September (U) 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 holds above PL (2149.00) THEN first objective would be to clear and convert 2159 to support, which would open door to retest 2066 – 69 zone.
Scenario 2: Violation and conversion of PL (2049.00) would be a pavement crack potentially leading to lower prices. Levels below to be mindful of are: 2144 handle, 2140 – 2137 STATX 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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