Wednesday, April 14, 2010

CRUDE OIL - FLIP FLOP

** NEUTRAL TRANSITION **

The MKT has produced a major positive technical which will need to overcome resistance at 86.51 if the signal is valid. If not a return to a sideways trend less trade is likely. Roll with any new strength and leverage up if good risk parameters present themselves. The potential to get in at the beginning of a new move higher is real.

84.29 is the Inflection Pivot keeping the positive signal in play.

On the SELL side REVERSAL strategies can be executed off the 86.51 resistance pivot. Avoid this strategy on higher levels as any new strength has the potential to be the beginning of a move. If the integrity of the previous session high remains intact FADE strategies can be accepted at or near this inflection point on the initial test with tight profit target objectives. If the MKT has already had a reaction off this resistance area avoid this strategy. Use BREAKOUT strategies below 85.03 as a signal to FADE a positive pull-back into the 85.77 Directional after a confirm break in the positive momentum. Only take this trade if the previous session high point remains intact.

On the BUY side be more aggressive after the86.51 resistance pivot is taken out. Not that this is a pre-condition but should be noted as a confirmation of strength. BREAKOUT strategies above here should just "go" so keep risk parameters tight. FADE into any negative reaction off an unsuccessful upside BREAKOUT after a support level is confirmed. Use a REVERSAL strategy to leverage up after the MKT gets back above the original breakout point. If the integrity of the 86.51 resistance pivot remains intact, avoid REVERSAL strategies off 84.29 as expectations are that the "positive" signal is going to follow through it should do so straight away and any break momentum is a negative signal that the MKT is going to return to its neutral posture. FADE strategies off 84.29 are recommended early in the session or near the end. The positive signal will either play out from the get go or will make its move in the latter stages of the trading session.

Note: This is a dangerous emotional trading environment. MKT reactions to go a little further that you expect in either direction so anticipate this in your position and risk management.

JS

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

CRUDE OIL K'10 - NEGATIVE SIGNAL


Technically the MKT is in a BEAR TREND ACCELERATION position and is vulnerable to the offer with all trading below the 84.31 Inflection Pivot. Any positive corrective action is expected to be short lived with only one upside "stop squeeze" if the negative moemtnum is going to play out. Any held strength and repeated probe higher is a sign that the trade will turn digestive. This does not take away from the negative bias but does limit the profit potential for any new sales in the session.

On the SELL side accept FADE, REVERSAL and BREAKOUT strategies below 84.31 and the previous sessions high point. BREAKOUT strategies below 83.58 and 82.85 should just "go", so do not risk much. FADE strategies against 84.31 are recommended over REVERSAL strategies as the MKT is expected to hold lower structure and any momentum shift should be considered a potential positive corrective turn.

On the BUY side avoid REVERSAL strategies off major support levels as these signals are more likely short squeeze rallies and opportunities to SELL into and FADE. BREAKOUT strategies above 84.31 and the previous session high are a long shot, so risk less and go for more. Any BUY FADE off the 82.85 support pivot should have confirmation and are not recommended if the integrity of the previous session high is intact. After a break in the negative structure confirmed support levels can be used for short term reactions using aggressive position management.

Note: The MKT is in an aggressive sell posture. If the previous session high is intact its just a matter of time before the sellers try to overwhelm the MKT. Look for excuses to get short. If the previous session high is breached opportunity will be on both sides of the MKT, however the bias still rests with the Bears.


JS


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Saturday, April 10, 2010

WHEAT K'10 - NEGATIVE SIGNAL IN PLAY BELOW 468-2


Technically the MKT is in a BEAR TREND and has produced a negative signal. The MKT is vulnerable and all sell signals should be considered below the 468-2 Inflection Pivot.

On the SELL side accept all BREAKOUT, FADE and REVERSAL signals. If the MKT produces a BREAKOUT signal below the 460-6 support pivot early in the session it should just "go" and not look back. Beware of any break in early negative structure, as a corrective rally up to resistance is a likely scenario. Be selective and wait for an exhaustive signal to re-enter to avoid selling the corrective rally all the way up to your "ideal" sell points but with no confidence left or dry powder. Practice good size management on this move accepting sell signals but leveraging up at the resistance turning points. Anticipate a price "zone" around a major resistance point to FADE at 468-2 and the 475-6 resistance pivot. Have a plan and be ready. If your stop gets hit and the MKT does not immediately follow through, consider re-entering, even doubling up if there is structure to define low risk. Follow any corrective rise with a REVERSAL strategy. Expectations are for the negative signal to follow through even if it does in the last hour.

On the BUY side REVERSAL strategies can be executed off the 460-6 and 445-6 support levels but preferably after an emotional sell off early in the session. This is an aggressive strategy and any profits should be realized at the previous support failure points. Expectations should be for an immediate "V" bottom turn with the MKT quickly moving away from the area or a gradual rise with higher lows after a lower exhaustive signal. Avoid FADE BUYS off 460-6 even with confirmation, as this is more likely a plateau for a BREAKOUT SELL strategy. BUY BREAKOUT strategies above 468-2 and 475-6 are not recommended but do have a better chance of succeeding than a FADE.

Note: The MKT has produced a negative signal and should follow through with authority from the get go if it is serious. If not expect some starts and stops. Be patient and wait for opportunity. As soon as the MKT starts to look "good", its time dial in your sell strategies, especially if the integrity of the previous session high point remains intact. Above the previous session high point and all negative bets are off.

JS

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

SPY - CORRECTIVE SIGNAL IN PLAY


Technically the MKT is in a NEUTRAL CORRECTIVE state producing a negative signal against a positive trend. Opportunity exists on both sides of the MKT however the threat of fresh losses will loom over this market with all trading below the 118-55 Inflection Pivot.


On the SELL side avoid FADE strategies until after the previous session low point or 117-76 support level has been broken to confirm a negative shift in momentum. Until then a better opportunity will be a REVERSAL strategy at 118-55 but not at higher resistance levels. This is a one shot trade using a low risk big profit target criteria. The idea is that if the MKT is going to follow through on its negative signal any stength is just a "head fake " before it follows through. SELL BREAKOUT strategies below 117-76 and 117-10 can be profitable but they are aggressive and should look to take profits and potentially REVERSE long at support targets. The trade is corrective and the underlying positive tone must be respected.

On the BUY side accept BREAKOUT, FADE and REVERSAL strategies off major inflection points with the expectation that the positive momentum is going to resume. REVERSAL strategies are recommended over a FADE strategies off 117-76 and 117-10, which should have at least 1 if not 2 challenges to the support integrity before executing a long off it. BREAKOUT strategies above 118-55 can risk a little more if current events and other MKTs of confluence confirm a positive posture with the expectation that the Bull Trend is going to resume. If not a better approach would be to FADE a negative "squeeze" reaction off the 117-81-117-76 Directional area after a positve breakout signal above 118-55 as the neutral technical position can keep the trend sideways.


Note: The MKT is in a corrective position with the potential to move in either direction. Keep your opinions to themselves and focus on what the MKT is telling you it wants to do. Don't fight it, roll with it.


JS


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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

BUND - MIXED SIGNALS

The MKT is in Neutral but has produced a big negative signal. Stay nimble. If the signal does not follow through the potential for a whiplash rally is high.

Key of the 12282 Inflection Pivot for an indication of the session tone.


On the SELL side accept FADE, BREAKOUT and REVERSAL strategies off major inflection points. SELL BREAKOUT strategies below 12246 may need to be "worked" as the neutral position will produce some starts and stops. FADE strategies after a negative breakdown signal against the 12282 Directional are good opportunities as well but expectation should be for the MKT to quickly move back under the failed support. If the trade just "hangs around" is more likely a signal that more digestive action is coming and a retest of resistance should be expected. Be more aggressive with FADE and REVERSAL strategies at 12318 or against the previous session high point targeting the opposing digestive support at 12246. Above the previous session high point enterying after the 2nd or 3rd press into an area is recomended over stepping in front of the initial challenge.

On the BUY side BREAKOUT strategies off 12282 or above 12318 are aggressive but do have potential if yesterday's signal was false producing a nice squeeze rally. BUY FADE strategies at 12246 are aggressive as well and if they are going to work should do so on the initial test of support. Repeated tests or "confirmation" are more likely to give way to a lower trade. BUY REVERSAL strategies at 12246 and 12282 are recommended off the session initial major support only, as the MKT is vulnerable to a negative trend shift and any new weakness is confirmation to yesterday's signal.

Note: The MKT has produced a big negative signal in a neutral environment. This is either the beging of a new trend move south or a press into the negative extreme which is about to snap back. Don't get tied into either opinion and let the MKT tell you what is.


JS


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Crude Oil - - Market on the Move

** NEUTRAL TRANSITION **

Technically the MKT is in a NEUTRAL TRANSITION and is flirting with a shift in sentiment. Opportunity exists on both sides with the potential for a decisive session.

85.24 is the Inflection Pivot that will gauge sentiment today. Above here the MKT will maintain a positive bias, however any longs should look to enter at or near this level as the current rise is a little ahead of itself.

A break under 85.24 and sentiment turns sour targeting 83.56 and 81.89.

JS

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

CRUDE OIL - EXTENDED

** NEUTRAL POSITIVE EXTREME **

The MKT is in a neutral digest in an underlying posiitve MKT and will need to generate a positive push today if it is to avoid falling back into a corrective trade.

The 83.88 Inflection Pivot is the low point for any corrective pull back if the underlying tone is going to remain firm. A break under this support level is a signal of a sentiment shift.

On the Sell side REVERSAL strategies off major inflection points will work best as any unsustained positive signal is expected to provide a sharp negative reaction. FADE strategies off the initial major resistance inflection pivots are valid but will work better after the 2nd or 3rd press into an area. BREAKOUT strategies are a lower probability and should be used as a signal for a FADE strategy against Directional reisstance.

On the Buy side FADE and REVERSAL strategies are recommended off support inflections, especially if the previous session low point remains intact. BREAKOUT strategies should hold structure after a resistance breach if they are going to follow through. Any break in momentum and the market will be vulnerable to drop back into a digestive trade.

Note: The MKT has stalled and may need a session or two to catch its breath or it already has. Keep an open mind and let the MKT tell you was is.


JS

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