NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 5/11/2023 SessionCME_MINI:NQM2023
- PR High: 13415.50
- PR Low: 13403.50
- NZ Spread: 27.0
PPI pre-RTH at 08:30 EST
- AMP Broker increased margins expecting high volatility
Weekly supply lifted, breaking and holding above daily range since April. Should excite some bulls and trigger some short stops.
Watching to see if we continue higher or fail back inside the range.
Evening Stats (As of 12:05 AM)
- Weekend Gap: N/A
- Session Open ATR: 193.34
- Volume: 18K
- Open Int: 255K
- Trend Grade: Bear
- From ATH: -19.9% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 13531
- Mid: 12959
- Short: 12392
Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
PPI
PPI News Release tomorrow. What is it? The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) MoM release is tomorrow (14:30).
In this idea I will talk about what it is and how we can make money of this as traders :)
What the # is PPI?
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the price change on the manufacturing side.
In contrast to CPI, Consumer Price Index, which measures what consumers pay for their stuff!
So, the PPI covers the price changes of the sellers and that is why it is widely considered as one of the most important indicators for inflation.
How does PPI influence the dollar?
When the PPI rises, this sends a message to the fed that inflation may be taking place so they should raise interest rates to 'fight' this inflation.
The interest rates hikes generally lead to higher value of the dollar.
Rising PPI = signal of inflation = policy of higher interest rates = more attractive to investors = dollar is more in demand = increase in value
Same things goes for the other side:
Low PPI = low indicator for inflation = message to fed to ease up with the rate hikes = lower interest rate = Generally bearish for the dollar.
So always buy the dollar when PPI rises?
NO! You should also take a look at the monetary policy of the counter currencies countries. Because lower interest rates in USA generally DON'T mean a decrease in the dollar value for USD/JPY if the interest rates are even MORE lowered in japan.
Conclusion
To be honest, the best way to 'make' money in the long term during major news events is to not trade at all. Because of the major volatility spike you can lose money very quickly and there is also have very high risk of slippage on your trades. Trading big news events is like gambling and that's not what we do. Maybe you experience a little bit of FOMO when you see the beautiful big moves that you 'could have gotten into' but it WILL pay off in the long run to avoid trading during major news events.
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USDCAD, post BoC & PPI data releaseFundamental Analysis
Key points:
For the fourth day in a row, USD/CAD has been under some selling pressure on Thursday.
The USD is under pressure as a result of expectations for a pause in the Fed's rate-hike program.
Despite expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) is nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle and turns out to be a key factor exerting pressure on the USD/CAD pair, selling of the US Dollar (USD) continues incessantly for the third consecutive day. In point of fact, the markets appear to be convinced that the US central bank will stop tightening its monetary policy after one more hike next month, as evidenced by the lower-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers released earlier today, Thursday 13th April 2023.
Technical Analysis
From a Technical Analysis standpoint, this is actually a follow-up from our initial bearish analysis that we shared on Friday 24 March (please see link at bottom of this analysis), since then price has been dropping (first top black arrow) from $1.38000 price level. Subsequently we shared another two updates on March 30th and April 3rd, explaining that we were anticipated a pullback and further drop from $1.35555 level (2nd lower black arrow), for more details, please feel free to go back and review those analysis. Since all that time our target was and still is the $1.31200 price zone as shown on weekly chart of the 30th March update.
So now, Price is coming to a zone from where it is likely to bounce off from and make another pullback, before moving down again. That pullback maybe deeper than expected, and we also don’t negate the fact that price may very well go through this level and if so that we should expect a bigger reaction from $1.33000 price level (see projections on chart). All in all, we believe USD/CAD is still bearish regardless if makes a pullback or creates some range in between.
PPI, XLF No Bear follow through, Rate Hikes, QQQ Lead Bull- PPI data came in better then expected increasing the likelihood of a pause to 50-60%
- XLF gapped down new lows but closed around cash open area, meaning there wasnt a lot of bear follow through after the gap down. The first sign bulls want to see is XLF holding its lows and start to bounce or even just going sideways is good for tech bulls. Bears want to see new lows.
- QQQ lead bull held up the SPY. making 15m higher lows each time while SPY was making new lows in the end afternoon once XLF started bouncing just even a little bit you saw both SPY and NASDAQ had a nice rip higher.
- Looking for SPY to form its daily uptrend then i would be playing on the bull side for swings on TQQQ or SPXL, for now im still scalping day trades and going all cash before end of the day.
- Next FOMC meeting is going to be a lot more key then any other previous ones to see if Powell actually pauses or hike 0.25BPS even if he hikes 0.25 we still want to see what he say in his speeches is he going to say this is the last hike and we are pausing after this 0.25.
SPY: Due for more downside?I've got a supply zone staring at $394 that I think will serve as a temporary top for the remainder of this week. We also have a strong resistance at $393. I may look to enter puts but I am more likely going to try to play UVXY calls with the extra volatility. I'm expecting this to get under $380 fairly quickly and ultimately down o $378 where I see a gap.
PPI Data, Rate Hikes, QQQ / SPX Support and Resistance- CPI data came in expected today, excpet core is 0.1% hotter market didn't really care since we need something really hot to not get a 0.25bps
- PPI data likely will come in expected as well today, since CPI was pretty aligned so technical matter more now
- SPX came close to 200 MA today rejected the 3940 area but QQQ is above 200 MA
- QQQ and SPX reject resistance at the same time
- QQQ broke 294.5 support (yesterdays triple top resistance) in the afternoon and bears didn't follow through bulls V shaped into close
- KRE and XLF both still in daily bear flag territory.
KEY QQQ & SPX BOTH is still under resistance even though we V shaped we closed right under it, so still in the chop range, I am neutral now yesterday i was bull lean and played the bull move this morning as i mentioned when we broke the triple top resistance at 294.5 QQQ I am going long. Now at this range its anyone's game since there are both bear thesis and bull thesis that are both correct at these levels. currently all cash took profit this morning likely scalping depending on which side we break tomorrow.
EUR/USD at 3-week low after strong US dataThe euro is down for a third straight day and fell earlier to 1.0629, its lowest level since Jan. 23. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0639, down 0.30%.
The US dollar is showing some strength this week against the majors, as US data continues to shine. Retail sales impressed with a 3% gain earlier this week, and PPI and unemployment claims were both better than expected. Is the disinflation process stalled?
The markets didn't expect such good numbers, but the economy has proved to be surprisingly resilient to rising interest rates. The Fed has been preaching 'higher for longer' for some time, but the markets stuck to their dovish stance, expecting that the Fed would have to pivot and even cut rates later in the year. The host of strong US numbers has forced investors to recalibrate, and the markets have revised upwards their peak rate forecast to above 5%.
The US dollar has been the big winner of the shift in market thinking, and US Treasury yields are at their highest level this year. Fed member Mester said she saw a strong case for raising rates by 50 basis points at the last Fed meeting, a sign that the Fed could move away from the moderate 25-bp hikes if inflation isn't falling quickly enough. Mester said that she didn't see inflation falling to 2% until 2025, which points to a long disinflation process.
The ECB raised rates by 50 basis points in February and has signalled that it will do the same at the Mar. 16 meeting. The main financing rate is currently at 3%, well below the Fed (4.5%) and other major central banks. It's not clear what the Bank has planned after the first quarter, but with inflation running at 8.5%, the risk for further rate hikes is skewed to the upside. The ECB has made it clear that rates will remain high until there is evidence that inflation is falling toward the target, which means that the current rate-tightening cycle isn't anywhere near its end.
EUR/USD is testing support at 1.0629. Below, there is support at 1.0581
1.0762 and 1.0847 are the next resistance lines
Key Levels and Market overview into the Asian session openA look at the price action from the European and US sessions and what that may mean for the Asian market open after PPI out in the US was stronger than expected adding fuel to the inflation fire. I feel data is still showing 'sticky inflation' which eventually leads to higher interest rates and lower spending which will cap the indexes. Intraday the US could not hold up off the lows and was hit hard into the close with potential to continue lower. I look at some key levels to watch and the price action setups I expect to play out.
Markets covered :-
DOW
Nasdaq
DAX
FTSE
ASX200
Hang Seng
USD Index
Gold
Oil
Copper
BTC (1h) vs CPI and PPI announcementsBTC price action on the days of #CPI and #PPI announcements for Oct 2022 through Jan 2023.
Yellow = #CPI announce dates
Pink = #PPI announce dates
Oct announce (for Sept)
#CPI = BTC up
#PPI = BTC up
Nov announce (for Oct)
#CPI = BTC up
#PPI = BTC up
Dec announce (for Nov)
#CPI = BTC up
#PPI = BTC down
Jan announce (for Dec)
#CPI = BTC up
#PPI = BTC down
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Notes
December PPI was announced before CPI, probably due to holiday season for gov .
Used hashtags to prevent TV from auto linking #CPI and #PPI to charts for indexes/stocks with same ticker
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 2/16/2023 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2023
- PR High: 12750.50
- PR Low: 12731.25
- NZ Spread: 43.25
Evening Stats (As of 1:40 AM)
- Weekend Gap: N/A
- 8/19 Session Gap: -0.04% (open > 13237)
- Session Open ATR: 275.31
- Volume: 27K
- Open Int: 271K
- Trend Grade: Bear
- From ATH: -23.8% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 12959
- Mid: 12392
- Short: 11820
Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
GOLD SHORT TERM INTRADAY IDEAIntraday Analysis - ( 16 FEB 2023 )
Strong retail sales did not hold any weight yesterday which was not expected. Overall dollar has made new intraday highs and is in a retest for better buy side liquidity for further upside to targeted region of 105.5. Gold is in a retest as seen to better sell zones as marked out based off FM key levels. There will be PPI tonight and if it comes out as per forecast, we would see another leg down on gold. Overall my bias for gold stands with it being bearish and dollar being dominant.
HRHR SELLS AT 1850-1852
MRMR SELLS AT 1836
SAFEST SELLS BELOW 1830
TARGET LOOKING AT 1820 POSSIBLY EVEN 1810s region
Everyone Believes What They Want to BelieveRealty != Belief
The secret to this market is to lower your expectation continually.
Bulls do not realize they are sitting in the largest bull trap ever setup.
Macro bottom still pending... it's more of the same: drop, consolidate, drop.
A wise Bera once said:
Resistance is infinite and unbounded.
When a level is broken, there will always be more resistance higher up.
Support is not though, support is capped at 0.
The Fed's view:
www.federalreserve.gov
What does the Beveridge curve tell us about the likelihood of a soft landing?
"It would be unprecedented for job vacancies (openings) to decline by a large amount without the economy falling into recession. We are, in effect, saying that something unprecedented can occur."
Lagging Crash
Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy on September 15, 2008.
The broader stock market did not begin its crash until a week later.
Everyone initially thought Lehman wasn't a systemic risk.
You say crypto crash can not crash stocks with a LAG?
The doom loop is accelerating.
Few understand this.
BTC Futures Rising Wedge Forming, confluence with newsI frequently chart the BTC CME Futures chart alongside a normal BTC Exchange chart. The difference between them is that CME is closed for the weekend and operated by a regulated group. This means the CME chart can frequently show different trends/patterns as it removed a lot of the noise, unnecessary wicks, etc that can come from exchanges trading over the weekend.
I'm watching the early stages of this rising wedge forming. It's a bit early to call it a confirmed pattern still but worth putting on the radar. I often like to find confluence in charts aligning with news; I don't trade news but news is often a perfect catalyst for patterns to breakout. So what I have shown in the chart is a pattern that comes to an apex in about a week's time. And we have February right around the corner with a lot of news coming out, specifically the FOMC meeting minutes releasing on February 1st. This would be the perfect catalyst to create some volatility, quickly eliminate overleveraged longs and shorts, and then push for a pattern break of the rising wedge.
Marking this idea as short as I am bearish overall and ready for a market reset, but note that this chart displays an idea where BTC gets one more push higher at the beginning of this week.
Happy to answer any questions people have on this idea!
AUD/USD slides after soft Aussie job reportThe Australian dollar has extended its slide on Thursday. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6884 in Europe, down 0.82%.
Australia's December employment report was weaker than expected, sending the Australian dollar sharply lower. The headline reading showed a loss of 14,600 in total employment, which may have soured investors. The release wasn't all that bad, as full-time jobs showed gains of 17,600, with part-time positions falling by 32,200. The unemployment rate remained at 3.5%, but this was a notch higher than the forecast of 3.4%.
On the inflation front, recent releases point to inflation moving higher. November CPI rose to 7.3%, up from 6.9%, and the Melbourne Institute Inflation Expectations climbed to 5.6%, up from 5.2%. We'll get a look at the all-important quarterly inflation reading next week. Inflation came in at 1.8% q/q in Q3, and an acceleration in Q4 would force the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider raising rates higher and for longer than it had anticipated. The cash rate is currently at 3.10%, and I expect the RBA will raise it to 3.50% or a bit higher, which means we are looking at further rate hikes early in the year.
The US dollar seems to take a hit every time there is a soft US release, and this week has had its share of weak data. The Empire State Manufacturing Index sank to -32.9, while headline and core retail sales both fell by -1.1%. PPI came in at -0.5%. All three releases were weaker than the November readings and missed the forecasts, indicating that cracks are appearing across the US economy, as the bite of higher rates is being felt.
The markets are clinging to the belief that softer numbers will force the Fed to ease up on its pace of rate hikes and possibly end the current rate-cycle after a 25-bp increase in February. The Fed has done its best to dispel speculation that it will pivot, but I expect the US dollar to lose ground if key releases are weaker than expected.
AUD/USD is testing support at 0.6893. Below, there is support at 0.6810
0.6944 and 0.7027 are the next resistance lines
US PPI DropsAre you feeling the relief at the checkout? Wholesale goods and services prices have dropped sharply in December, indicating inflation may be easing.
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S&P 500 (SPX)/Producer Price Index (PPIACO) Leading Market LowerToday, I wanted to share a chart setup that was inspired by @Badcharts that highlights the ratio of S&P 500 (SPX) / Producer Price Index (PPIACO) correlatio n — which, as @Badcharts recently highlighted on a Twitter space led (or very closely correlated) with the downturn in the S&P 500 (SPX SPY ES1!) starting in late 21’.
In addition to this, I wanted to layer on the S&P 500 (SPX), Unemployment Rate (UNRATE), & U.S. Recessions as these (3) inputs seem to have a very intersting correlation to the relative predictive timing of previous recessionary periods — both in 01’ & 08’.
I’ve also added the “MACD Indicator” (bottom indicator) & the “Distance from Moving Average” (first indicator), using the SMA 144 & 200 Bar Lookback as these help highlight overbought/oversold conditions in the ratio of S&P 500 (SPX) / Producer Price Index (PPIACO) — which could help you identify tactical market positioning opportunities (long or short).
Here is the chart key for this setup: 📊🔑
Black/White Bars = S&P 500 (SPX) / Producer Price Index (PPIACO)
Blue Line = SPX (SPY ES1!)
Orange Line = Unemployment (UNRATE)
Vertical Black Dotted Line = Pre-Recession Ratio Peak (SPX/PPIACO)
Vertical Orange Dotted Line = Pre-Recession Unemployment Trough (UNRATE)
Vertical Blue Dotted Line = Pre-Recession S&P 500 Peak (SPX)
1990 - 2023 Overview (Monthly) 📊
*2001 Recession* (Monthly & Weekly) 📊
*NOTE: First indicator peak/trough to last indicator peak/trough = 5 bars (months)*
Peak (SPX/PPIACO) = Mar. 00’
Trough (UNRATE) = Apr. 00’
Peak (SPX) = Aug. 00’
*2008 Recession* (Weekly & Daily) 📊
*NOTE: First indicator peak/trough to last indicator peak/trough = 5 bars (months)*
Trough (UNRATE) = May 07’
Peak (SPX/PPIACO) = June 07’
Peak (SPX) = Oct. 07’
2023 Recession? (Weekly & Daily) 📊
*NOTE: First indicator peak/trough to last indicator peak/trough = 7 bars (months), but no “technical recession”…*
Peak (SPX) = Dec. 21’
Peak (SPX/PPIACO) = Jan. 00’
Trough (UNRATE) = July 22’
What are your initial thoughts & observations from this chart setup? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏼
Leading Indicators - PPI (PPIACO) vs. Unemployment (UNRATE) I wanted to highlight how the peak (downward move) in the Producer Price Index (PPIACO) typically corresponds with the trough (upward move) in the Unemployment Rate (UNRATE) (inverse correlation), as a period of Recession takes hold on the economy, & the financial markets.
I also wanted to compare the above correlation with cycle tops in WTI Crude Oil (WTISPLC) , & also with respect to the OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM) — as this helps to pinpoint some of the historic baseline(s) for predicting the peak &/or trough in the business vs. market (financial) cycles.
Here is the key for the attached chart(s):
Top Chart
Black Line (Unemployment Rate - UNRATE): *Black Vertical Dotted Line* = Recession Timing Trough
Blue Line (Producer Price Index - PPIACO): *Blue Vertical Dotted Line* = Recession Timing Peak
Orange Line (WTI Spot Crude - WTISPLC): *Orange Vertical Dotted Line* = Recession Timing Peak
Red Shaded Areas (Recession): Indicator via @chrism665
Bottom Chart
OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM): *Black Dashed Line* = Pre-Recession Indicator Peak
Green Horizontal Dotted Line = Expansion Baseline (100)
Orange Horizontal Dotted Line = Current Reading (98.62)
Red Horizontal Dotted Line = Danger Zone (<97)
Red Shaded Areas (Recession): Indicator via @chrism665
Looking at the larger picture of both charts, you can see that typically in previous periods of Recession you would see this flow of the signals (first to peak/trough, last to peak/trough):
Peak - OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM)
Trough - Unemployment Rate (UNRATE)
*Peak - Producer Price Index (PPIACO)*
*Peak - WTI Spot Crude (WTISPLC)*
*Note* - As you can see PPIACO & WTISPLC are very closely correlated as demand peaks out, you then see a shift downward in WTISPLC as this is a signal of the topping of economic growth.
Now let's dive close-up into each time period of recession, as we can see some linkages/similarities in the 1991, 2001, & 2009 recessions vs. the what is (likely) a 23' recession, depending how the economic , markets , & financial data plays out this upcoming year — potentially into 24'.
1991 Recession Timeline
Peak - OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM): July 1987
Trough - Unemployment Rate (UNRATE): Mar. 1989
Peak - Producer Price Index (PPIACO): Oct. 1990
Peak - WTI Spot Crude (WTISPLC): Nov. 1990
2001 Recession Timeline
Peak - OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM): Jan. 2000
Trough - Unemployment Rate (UNRATE): Apr. 2000
Peak - WTI Spot Crude (WTISPLC): Nov. 2000
Peak - Producer Price Index (PPIACO): Jan. 2001
2009 Recession Timeline
Trough - Unemployment Rate (UNRATE): May 2007
Peak - OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM): June 2007
Peak - WTI Spot Crude (WTISPLC): June 2008
Peak - Producer Price Index (PPIACO): July 2008
2023(24) Recession Estimated?
Peak - OECD Leading Indicators (USALOLITONOSTSAM): May 2021
Peak - Producer Price Index (PPIACO): June 2022
Peak - WTI Spot Crude (WTISPLC): June 2022
Trough - Unemployment Rate (UNRATE): Sept. 2022
What do you think about this macro analysis? Have we potentially been in a recession in 22' — or are we moving closer to higher unemployment (UNRATE) in 23' as the macro/market conditions worsen, & the Federal Reserve's tighter monetary conditions (liquidity & credit) take their toll on the economy? Let me know what you think in the comments below! 👇🏼
USD/JPY dips lower as PPI jumpsThe Japanese yen has started the week with losses. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 137.44, down 0.64%.
Japanese wholesale inflation climbed 9.3% y/y in November, a drop lower than the 9.4% gain in October. This was above the consensus of 8.9%, as a peak in inflation remains elusive. The continuing increase in raw material costs has forced companies to pass on these costs. Higher commodity prices and a weak yen have raised the costs of imports, which has boosted wholesale and consumer inflation. If this upward trend continues, it could damage Japan's fragile economy, but the Bank of Japan has insisted that inflation is transitory and has been unwilling to change its ultra-accommodative policy.
Is this the calm before the storm? USD/JPY has been subdued for almost a week, but I would not be surprised to see stronger movement in the next day or two, with a host of key events on the economic calendar. On Tuesday, Japan releases the BoJ Tankan report, which is expected to show a slowdown in manufacturing, but stronger non-manufacturing activity due to the easing in Covid restrictions. The US releases the November CPI report, and we have seen how softer-than-expected CPI data sent risk appetite flying and the US dollar tumbling lower. The consensus for CPI is 7.3%, following a 7.7% gain in October.
The inflation report will be followed by the Federal Reserve rate announcement on Wednesday. The Fed is expected to deliver a 50-basis point hike, which is an oversize rate increase. Still, coming after four straight hikes of 75 bp, the Fed has found it difficult to dampen investor speculation that the Fed may soon wind up the current tightening cycle. The Fed recently paraded a stream of FOMC members to deliver hawkish messages, but the markets seem intent on seizing any data that supports the equity markets, and another soft inflation report could achieve that result and send the dollar downwards.
USD/JPY tested resistance at 137.13 earlier. Above, there is resistance at 138.25
There is support at 136.37 and 135.07