Futures Trading Levels and Economic Reports for January 25, 2011

I wrote the following last Thursday as SP, NASDAQ and Russell 2000 were selling off a bit:”Last two days we saw the first meaningful price decline in more than a few good weeks.

Still we are not getting a confirmation from the Dow Jones index that this potential
I would like to see for a larger scale sell off. ”

So while I still think stock indices are over valued and due for a correction, I definitely don’t think it is wise to try and “predict tops and bottoms” and in this case it is trying to pick tops.

I rather wait for a good signal along with good risk/ reward set up.

The chart below if of the Dow Jones CASH INDEX (not the futures contract). I would take a shot at a short position if the cash can break below 11,862, otherwise it looks like the Dow may want to work its way towards the 12439. I use this technique of entering certain positions if prices break above or below certain levels as it gives me more confidence in market direction. I call it “Price Confirmation”

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Economics Report Source: http://www.forexfactory.com/calendar.php

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

S&P/CS Composite-20 HPI y/y
9:00am USD

CB Consumer Confidence
10:00am USD

HPI m/m
10:00am USD

Richmond Manufacturing Index
10:00am USD

Treasury Currency Report
Tentative USD

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