From time to time, in the trading world, you will come across a time-tested strategy that has somehow been forgotten. One such strategy is Toby Crabel’s NR7, a technique introduced in his (now out of print) book “Day Trading with
CME Equity Margin (Initial & Maintenance) Increases, effective 12/20/23
Please be advised that CME Group has increased Initial & Maintenance Margin Requirements for multiple markets, including Equity Index Products. These new rates go into effect today (12/20/2023). Full Notice from CME Group: Performance Bond Requirements: Energy, Equity, Interest Rate
December Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Mastering the Art of Crude Oil Futures Trading with Three Essential Indicators
When trading crude oil futures (or any market for that matter), success hinges on the ability to read the market accurately. Indicators can be of great assistance, and the following set of indicators can be effective for each market. For
November Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Using the Guppy Multiple Moving Average to Reveal Market Sentiment
GMMA shows market sentiment by contrasting short-term and long-term investor perspectives with two sets of EMAs. GMMA ribbons can help traders identify uptrends, downtrends, and consolidation phases by analyzing the interaction and distance between short-term and long-term ribbons. This indicator,
Gold Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions – What’s the Actionable Setup?
What’s happening: Gold prices jumped over 1% yesterday (Monday, 10/9/23) in response to the escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas in the Middle East. How this impacts the markets: The mounting political uncertainty driven by the violence in the
October Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Harnessing the 5-8-13 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) Trading Indicator
The 5-8-13 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) combination is a favored tool among day traders, providing a responsive and precise insight into fast moving markets. By applying this EMA trio effectively along with other indicators, you can significantly refine your entry
Does OPEC’s Extended Production Cuts Present a Possible Trading Opportunity?
Saudi Arabia and Russia extend oil production cuts till the end of 2023, causing a spike in global oil prices. The decision might strain Saudi Arabia’s economy, making it potentially vulnerable to a downturn due to its heavy reliance on