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Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 12, 2017 at 06:57

Asian markets closed with gains contained but were enough for several indexes in the region to reach the highs of this decade. In Japan, the Nikkei has reached levels not reached since 1996. In this country, it was published that industrial machinery orders rose 3.40% in August, comfortably surpassing forecasts of 1.10%.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 11, 2017 at 06:28

Suggar seems to have found some support around the 2014 low and made a double bottom at that key level and seems to be trading within a consolidation zone that goes from 15.14 down to 13.29.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 10, 2017 at 06:37

The oil sector closed down after news sources reported that Norway's Statoil said it found an area with more than 130 million barrels of oil in the North Sea. Favoring the German market was the publication, before the opening, of industrial production in the country for August, which increased by 2.60% from the estimated 0.90%.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 10, 2017 at 06:36

The oil sector closed down after news sources reported that Norway's Statoil said it found an area with more than 130 million barrels of oil in the North Sea. Favoring the German market was the publication, before the opening, of industrial production in the country for August, which increased by 2.60% from the estimated 0.90%.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 08, 2017 at 06:51

US markets traded with contained losses. The session was conditioned by the reaction to the publication of the employment report. The employment report provided an unclear description of the American labor market. In September, 33 thousand jobs were lost (the first fall in job creation since 2010), which was contrary to the estimate of an increase of 100 thousand jobs. This strong deviation was due to the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey along the southern US coast. Despite this gloomy outlook, the unemployment rate declined and wages grew more than anticipated.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 06, 2017 at 09:56

US stock markets are making consecutive records for several sessions, and in the case of the S&P500 this was the eighth bullish session, something that had not happened since 2013. This was also the case with the Nasdaq Composite, while Dow it was the seventh straight day to climb.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 05, 2017 at 07:36

Several short-term technical indicators have reached the highs of the last two years. Therefore, it can not be ruled out that some European indices, such as the DAX, may be vulnerable to a short-term correction. This hypothetical correction does not invalidate the upward trend of recent weeks.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 04, 2017 at 07:20

When an index reaches a new high, it usually attracts the buyer interest of several (mostly private) investors, stimulated by the coverage that this feat generates. This buyer interest manifests itself in two ways: through the direct purchase of shares and the subscription of funds. At the present stage, subscriptions are not meeting this standard. In fact, in the last two weeks it was observed the redemption of stock funds, in the amount of 10 500 M.USD.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 03, 2017 at 07:31

Several short-term technical indicators have hit the highs of the last two years, which increases the likelihood of a decline in the coming days. Financial markets do not move in straight lines, but their evolution resembles more of a series of waves. Therefore, if a short-term correction materializes in the next few days it is only a natural move after the strong gains of the last 4 weeks.

Trading Journal in New Traders Oct 02, 2017 at 07:05

A general improvement in sentiment was felt in this last session of the week, with major European stock indexes closing on positive territory. Banks and producers of raw materials were among the best performers, with few of the sectors ending up lower. Against the cycle were the shares of Volkswagen that were pressured by the announcement that the operating result was penalized by a charge of 2500 M. € related to the increase of provisions. On the macroeconomic front, the consumer price index reached 1.50% during September, compared to 1.60% expected and below the 2% target set by the ECB...

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 29, 2017 at 09:38

In addition to the presentation of the draft tax reform, the main indexes were still driven by the recovery of the technology sector. Another catalyst for this rally is the approach of the end of the quarter, which is a very favorable period for stock markets.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 28, 2017 at 06:50

The Euro broke the support of the 1.18 against the Dollar. This level is very important in the medium-term technical situation of the common currency because it signals an increase in the likelihood of a correction. A downturn in the Euro favors several European sectors such as the automobile, the industrial, etc. However, this positive impact does not always translate into an increase in their shares. Sometimes the devaluation of the Euro results in a mere overperformance of the exporting sectors compared to the others.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 26, 2017 at 06:22

Markets closed lower as investors reacted to yet another proclamation by North Korea and the uncertain political context in post-secessional Germany. Pyongyang authorities have defined the words of the American President as being “a declaration of war” at the United Nations. In China, the main indexes suffered losses of around 1% after local authorities announced that new measures will be introduced to control the strong real estate speculation that characterizes several areas of the country.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 24, 2017 at 06:27

Asian markets closed with contained losses in a session marked by a negative surrounding. The North Korean Foreign Minister warned that his country could test a hydrogen bomb in Pacific waters. This announcement generated a risk aversion but only assumed more significant proportions in the South Korean market, with the local currency reaching the low of the last month against the US Dollar. In a more economic sphere, Standard & Poor’s reduced Chinese rating of AA- to A +, citing the strong growth of credit assignment as the main risk to the economy, fueling speculation in some econom...

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 22, 2017 at 07:15

The FED meeting caused a sharp rise in US yields, a move that affected its European counterparts early in the session.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 21, 2017 at 06:54

The FED has a balance sheet in the order of 4500 000 M.USD in assets of various kinds, but mostly bonds, as a result of the acquisitions conducted to resolve the 2009 financial crisis. After several years, with the economy in solid expansion and with the financial sector the FED intends to reduce this gigantic balance sheet without causing major effects on the economy and the financial system. This is an unprecedented task, so the Central Bank will be a pioneer and should set its course as this process unfolds.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 20, 2017 at 06:30

Statistically speaking, the week following the quadruple witching tends to be negative for stock markets, while increasing volatility and declining stocks.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 20, 2017 at 06:29

Tomorrow prudence should mark the session, with investors waiting for FED (tomorrow) and Bank of Japan (Thursday) meetings.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 19, 2017 at 07:15

The Friday rally is explained, mainly, by the closing of futures and options. In addition to increasing exponentially the volume of the session, the maturity of this type of derivative contract has, in most cases, a positive impact on the stock market. Similarly, and still statistically speaking, the week following the quadruple witching tends to be negative for stock markets, while increasing volatility and declining stocks.

Trading Journal in New Traders Sep 15, 2017 at 12:18

Despite the immediate immediacy of the launch of new products, the market reaction to the Apple event turned out to be negative. Apple shares fell 0.80% in the session and later 0.18% in the afterhours session.

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