Trade Strategy 7.23.19

Markets

Opening gains

Lots of things are going for stocks this morning as U.S. index futures head back to record highs. Contracts tied to the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all up by 0.3% after the U.S. and China moved closer to their first face-to-face talks in months, while President Trump appeared to soften his stance on blacklisted Huawei. Congress also struck a deal late Monday with the White House over spending, while investors await the latest round of corporate results.

In Asia, Japan +1%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China +0.5%. India -0.1%. 
In Europe, at midday, London +0.6%. Paris +0.7%. Frankfurt +1.5%. 
Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.3%. Crude -0.1% to $56.17. Gold -0.5% to $1420.40. Bitcoin -5.4% to $9932. 
Ten-year Treasury Yield flat at 2.05%

Source: Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com

Economic Calendar

http://mam.econoday.com/

8:55Redbook Chain Store Sales
9:00FHFA House Price Index
10:00Existing Home Sales
10:00Richmond Fed Mfg.
1:00 PMResults of $40B, 2-Year Note Auction

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S&P 500

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Price is continuing this cycle’s rally which began in prior session. Currently trading above prior high (2993.50) fulfilling (2997) initial CD2 Penetration Target and closing in on 3000 3 Day Cycle Minimum Average Target.

CD2 Range High = 3012.00       CD2 Range Low = 2975.00    CD2 Range Avg = 31.00

Scenario 1: IF Bulls hold bid above 2993, THEN initial upside potential targets 2997 – 3000 zone.

Scenario 2: IF Bears hold offer below 2993, THEN initial downside objective targets 2988 – 2985 zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (ES) September 2019 (U) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 3008.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2978.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2988.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 3000.00; 10 Day Average True Range 20.40: VIX: 13.25

Nasdaq 100 (NQ)

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Price is continuing its rally fulfilling 7957 3 Day Cycle Average Target. Further upside measure 7979 – 7989 zone.

CD2 Range High = 7979.00          CD2 Range Low = 7902.00          CD2 Range Avg = 113.00

Scenario 1: IF Bulls hold bid above 7938, THEN initial upside potential targets 7957 – 7959 3 Day Cycle Target Zone.

Scenario 2: IF Bears hold offer below 7938, THEN initial downside objective targets 7895 – 7891 3 Day Central Pivot Zone.

Range Projections and Key Levels (NQ) September 2019 (U) Contract

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 8000.00; LOD ATR Range Projection: 7880.00; 3 Day Central Pivot: 7893.00; 3 Day Cycle Target: 7957.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 79.37; VIX: 13.25

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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