Economic Calendar 

6:00 Fed’s Williams Speech
9:45 PMI Composite Flash
10:00 Atlanta Fed’s Business Inflation Expectations
1:00 PM Baker-Hughes Rig Count

PTG Trading

It’s been a challenge for S&P e-mini (ES) futures traders this week to find a pulse from the comatose patient. Failure to make hew highs has price drifting aimlessly albeit with a downward lean. Currently with price below 3 Day Central Pivot (2502.25) bears may finally have a slight edge if bulls cannot push back above 2503 – 06 zone.

Today is Cycle Day 2 (CD2)…Price has traded down to key support zone (2492 – 94) and has received a modest buy response pushing price back to 2498. Bulls will need to hold this zone during RTH, otherwise bears will aggressively push for lower levels. With North Korea as a continuous “wildcard” traders may decide to stand aside into the weekend.

STAY NIMBLE and ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE STOPS.

Range Projections and Key Levels

HOD  ATR Range Projection: 2502.13; LOD ATR Range Projection: 2490.88; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2496.50; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2502.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2515.50; 10 Day Average True Range: 10.13; VIX: 9.79

**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.

Today’s Hypotheses: December 2017 (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:  Bulls need to hold 2492 – 94 zone and push back above 2503 – 06 zone. IF successful, THEN upside projection measures 2514 – 15 zone.

Scenario 2:  Bears have a slight edge with trade below 2492 – 94 zone targeting 2488 – 84 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

“Knowing is not enough, We must APPLY. Willing is not enough, We must DO.” –Bruce Lee

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