NQ e-mini and indices in a fragile state
Today is a quiet one for economic releases in the US markets as they prepare for tomorrow’s FOMC minutes, as well as the 10 year […]
Indices
A possible pause point in the fear index?
With equity markets moving firmly lower over the last few days, it’s time to consider the VIX as the ultimate barometer of risk sentiment, to […]
For a clear view on risk, check out the NQ E-mini
As always, whenever there is a market correction, and for whatever reason, the bears take heart, emerging from the undergrowth to call the top of […]
ES Emini preparing to breakout again
It’s been a period of pause and reflection for equity markets, following the picture perfect price action of August, as the up elevator finally reached […]
A plateau of price action on the ES emini
In a post several days ago, I described the recent price action for the major US indices as perhaps the most elegant we have ever […]
Picture perfect on the Emini NQ chart
There are so many trading maxims it’s often hard to ignore them, but there are two that spring to mind considering the daily chart for […]
VIX retreats as bullish sentiment returns
The question that every trader and investor is asking at present, and continues to ask on a daily basis, is whether this is the start […]
A week is a long time in the markets!
They say a week is a long time in politics, and in the financial markets, the same sentiment could be applied to equity markets, which […]
A day of indecision as the markets pause!
Price action on the major US indices yesterday could best be described in one word, indecision, with all of the Emini futures closing with a […]
The start of the big short ? – no, not just yet!
Last Thursday and Friday’s price action was finally the point at which equity markets woke up, and indeed caught up, with the various and radically […]
Equity indices pause as resistance builds!
The E-mini YM and indeed several of the major indices are now looking increasingly exhausted at the current trading levels, with yesterday’s price action on […]
Time for a US dollar rally?
2014 is supposed to be the year of the US dollar, but to date the currency of first reserve has shown little desire to rise, […]
No sign just yet of a major correction
With both summer and earning season now in full swing, it may be a good time to review the current state of the benchmark US […]
Anatomy of a trade – trade what you see, not what you think!
Yesterday the YM E-mini index future delivered a masterclass in trading what you see, and not what you think. Trading with an opinion is one […]
Fundamental news dictates the tone today!
Its been a busy few hours on the fundamental news calendar with the overnight retail sales figures in Australia helping to reverse the bullish momentum […]
Equity markets surge higher ahead of Thursday’s NFP
In a holiday shortened week for the 4th July celebrations equity markets are now eying the forthcoming nfp data due for release on Thursday, and […]
Don’t panic just yet!
With fear continuing to drain away from the VIX, it’s complacency that rules at present as the ultimate index of fear and greed continues to […]
The NQ E-mini leads – and the others follow!
For the doom mongers and doubters, the last two months have been a salutary lesson in trying to predict the top of the market – […]