Globex Review: Trading higher but not quite to our short level. Nice Globex session for set-and-forget with price in the middle of two levels that are wide apart.

Day Session Analysis: Any forecast before Powell’s speech is worthless. Cautious beforehand and trading real-time price action afterward. Friday (both sessions combined garnered 25% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals (78%) crush Breakouts (22%). Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters and holding off on SPXW credit spreads until after Powell.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4487.25/4489.50. We’re trading BELOW the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and ABOVE the equilibrium 4475/4476.25 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index: (+100/-100) JUMPS from -50 to zero in a world of mixed sentiment and a return to low volatility (no edge).

Correlations: S&P / Oil (CL) = +.91, S&P / Yen (JY) = -.91. Globex charts show oil (uptrend) more bullish than the...

For Thu 210826 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Still range-bound. One takeable trade was a small loser.

Day Session Analysis: Charts suggest a continued melt-up or range day. Stats are mixed. Thursday (both sessions combined garnered ONLY 4% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Breakouts (95%) crush Reversals (5%). Consider not trading Volume Profile. PREFER trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters and holding off on starting a ladder on the SPXW given the uncertainty tomorrow morning (Powell).

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4492.75/4496. We’re trading WITHIN the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and ABOVE the equilibrium 4489.25/4490.75 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index: (+100/-100) PLUMMETS from +7 to -50 with most major world markets bearish with volatility kicking up from yesterday (long edge).

Correlations: S&P / Oil (CL) = +.91, S&P / Yen (JY) = -.91. Globex charts show uptrends for CL...

For Wed 210825 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Still range-bound. Price whipsawed the CPL for two losers.

Day Session Analysis: Charts suggest a continued melt-up or range day. Stats are mixed. The highest volume level has been whipsawed in two sessions now (yesterday and Globex last night). Leary of trading Volume Profile today.  Wednesday (both sessions combined) garnered 24% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals (74%) crush Breakouts (26%). PREFER trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and HOPING for credit spread premium on the SPXW. Vacation day, anyone?

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4481.50/4484.00. We’re trading WITHIN the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and WITHIN the equilibrium 4482.50/4484 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index: (+100/-100) drops from +36 to +7 in a world of mixed sentiment and very low volatility (no edge).

Catalysts: Durable Goods @ 8:30. EIA...

For Tue 210824 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Trying to melt up again. One takeable trade still open with two targets in the bag.

Day Session Analysis: Charts suggest a continued melt-up or range day. Stats are mixed. Looking to take trades in either direction with good reward/risk.  Tuesday (both sessions combined garnered 20% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals and Breakouts are about even. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels to ladder-in on the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4478.50/4482.50. We’re trading WITHIN the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and ABOVE the equilibrium 4466.75/4472.75 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index: (+100/-100) drops from +71 to +36 in a bullish-leaning world of mixed sentiment (short edge).

Catalysts: New Home Sales @ 10:00. Washington is in a mess (infrastructure bill, Afghanistan)....

For Mon 210823 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Melting on up. One takeable trade still open with two targets in the bag.

Day Session Analysis: Risk ON as world sentiment is very bullish. Looking to take trades in either direction with good reward/risk.  Monday (both sessions combined) garnered 27% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals and Breakouts are about even. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels on the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4435/4438.25. We’re trading ABOVE the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and ABOVE the equilibrium 4416.25/4425.75 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index: (+100/-100) registers +71 with all major world markets bullish (short edge).

Catalysts: PMI Composite Flash @ 9:45. Existing Home Sales @ 10:00.

Trends: 60 min UP (starting to range), daily UP (short edge).

Chart: High outside day (long edge)....

For Thursday 210819 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Down market, very busy with 8 trades documented, 4 takeable offering 2 winners netting +23 points.

Day Session Analysis: Fed tapering coming soon. All world markets are bearish. Charts say a continuation down (or sell rallies). Stats say BUY the dips. Seems like a perfect environment for BB Rev. Thursday (both sessions combined garnered ONLY 4% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Breakouts (95%) crush Reversals (5%) but overall gains are very low. Consider not trading Volume Profile. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and HOLDING OFF on credit spread ladders due to extreme volatility and lack of directional bias.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4434/4440. We’re trading BELOW the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and BELOW the equilibrium 4406.5/4411.50 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index (-100/+100) plummets from +14 to -86 with...

For Wed 210818 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Range-bound session with one takeable trade stopping out.

Day Session Analysis: Mixed sentiment. Mixed stats. Wednesday (both sessions combined) garnered 24% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals (74%) crush Breakouts (26%). Looking to trade either direction limited to acceptable reward/risk. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels on the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4442/4447.50. We’re trading BELOW the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and WITHIN the equilibrium 4434.50/4440.50 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index (-100/+100) jumps from -57 to +14 in a world of mixed sentiment. Asia bullish, western world blasé. (modest short edge).

Catalysts: Housing Starts @ 8:30. EIA Petroleum Status Report @ 10:30. FOMC Minutes @ 14:00 (important since Powell wasn’t clear about...

For Tue 210817 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Picture perfect! Shorting 4472 ran smoothly to the next level for a 22.25-point gain. Buying the reversal 4449.75 established the Globex low and ran for 9.00 points (still open). Both were set/forget opportunities.

Day Session Analysis: Once again, Charts & Sentiment look bearish. Stats suggest “buy the dip.” ATR is now rising, as suggested yesterday. There is plenty of room between key institutional volume levels so trading in either direction makes sense. Tuesday (both sessions combined garnered 20% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals and Breakouts are about even. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels for ladders on the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4435.50/4438.25. We’re trading ABOVE the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and BELOW the equilibrium 4460.25/4461 (open below = short edge, open...

For Mon 210816 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Globex Review: Mildly bearish. No takeable trades (based on R/R) but the levels did produce 3 of 4 winners including the Globex low.

Day Session Analysis: Charts & Sentiment looks bearish. Stats suggest “buy the dip.” ATR is falling again and that means higher volatility is coming (when is a bad guess, however if this market tanks today picking bottoms is a bad idea and jumping in short makes sense). Monday (both sessions combined) garnered 27% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals and Breakouts are about even. Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels for the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4457.50/4460.25. We’re trading BELOW the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and BELOW the equilibrium 4458/4460 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index (-100/+100) plummets from zero to -57 with all major...

For Fri 210813 (Plenty can change by the open, be aware.)

Day Session Analysis: Charts suggest range trading or melt-up slowly again. Stats show shorts should work modestly better than longs. Friday (both sessions combined) garnered 25% of all the gains over the past 5 years in dollars. Reversals (78%) crush Breakouts (22%). Looking to get long using Volume Profile and avoid the congested levels below (until they come off the chart). Trading ES/CL/GC using BB Rev with new filters considered and looking for good credit spread levels for the SPXW.

S&P 500 Futures CPL: 4453/4455.50. We’re trading ABOVE the CPL (short edge below, long edge above) and ABOVE the equilibrium 4446.75/4447.50 (open below = short edge, open above = long edge).

The World Index (-100/+100) rises from -14 to zero in a world of mixed, low volatility sentiment (no edge).

Catalysts: Import/Export Prices @ 8:30. Consumer Sentiment @ 10:00. Covid Delta worsens. Oil demand likely to drop (China closes busy...