How to Use Bar Patterns to Spot Trade Setups

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

13 Instructional Charts With Simple Explanations

If you are a trader or are the least bit interested in trading, you're most likely “chart-centric.” A good chart is priceless if it helps to identify a great opportunity.

But without the right education, you could be missing high-probability trade setups that should be staring you right in the face.

That's where our FREE report, How to Use Bar Patterns to Spot Trade Setups, can help.
EWI Senior Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy shows you how bar patterns often introduce sizable moves in price.

The five-page report includes 13 instructional charts and simple explanations that teach you how to spot specific bar pattern formations, including the Double Inside Day, the Arrow, and the Popgun.

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1 O'clock Forex Trade Pattern

Pattern 1. “Triple B” Reversal – This is one of Chris’ own discoveries. It is a unique formation that occurs following a steady trend. It is a true indication of overbought/oversold, because it is distinctly reflected in PRICE ACTION (not an indicator) and uses Fibonacci applications to find low risk entries

Pattern 2. The “Rip Tide” Reversal – One of his favorites, because it can pay quickly, Chris and his former fund manager partner discovered this one trading GBP. It considers specific previous dealing points and Fibs while combining daily range and volatility to pick the entries.

Pattern 3. Head and Shoulders – Now we know everyone in trading knows this one AFTER THE FACT. The key to trading this pattern is to get in at the tip of the right shoulder and take some profit BEFORE the neckline, while keeping some for the follow through. Chris shows you distinct characteristics to look for to find your ideal entry at the height of the right shoulder.

Pattern 4. Lori P38 Reversal – This pattern is found in unique key reversal scenarios and is less common. Following a key reversal move, this pattern gets you into the second leg, which is often a substantial move.

Pattern 5. The Gartley Pattern – This is an age old Fibonacci based pattern that can present itself in many forms. This pattern can seem very complicated or difficult to find, Chris simplifies it and shows you exactly what to look for using key visual aspects involving Fibonacci retracement and extension levels, along with range, in some cases. As there are many variations of this pattern, Chris makes this pattern simple.

Pattern 6. The Butterfly Pattern - Discovered by Larry Pesavento, this is a more advanced high probability false breakout pattern that Chris has added to the course for those who have the interest to diversify their pattern trading opportunities. It is probably one of the most profitable patterns in trading.

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FX markets can show significant price movements, so there is a potential for large profits and losses.

This leverage and price volatility gives you an opportunity to make a high return on your money, or conversely make significant losses. Other pages on this site help you to develop a strategy to maximise profits and to close out losses quickly while they are still manageable.

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The Reality of forex trading is obtaining the fortune mentioned above requires a lot of hard work and it is far from easy, but it can certainly by done by most people who have a passion for trading and are prepared to work hard.

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The global FX market is very liquid due to its huge size and turnover. This means that you can easily enter or exit trading positions at the current market price whenever the market is open. The actions of a trader are unlikely to cause any significant impact on such a huge market and there will always be a buyer or seller at the market price.
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The FX market is also transparent. This means that any information that affects the market prices is available to all market participants. Small FX traders have access to the same information that large institututional traders use. This can again be contrasted with the stock market, where insiders may have access to price sensitive information such as unreleased sales figures not available to other stockholders.

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US Continuing Claims Reach Fresh 26-Year High

Thursday, January 8, 2009


US Continuing Claims Reach Fresh 26-Year High, Signal Dismal NFP Results Tomorrow


US initial jobless claims fell by 24,000 during the week ending January 3 to 467,000, but as we mentioned last week, employment reports for the last two weeks of 2008 should be ignored as the closure of government offices on the holidays, such as New Year's Day, skew the numbers.

However, this makes the results of the count of continuing jobless claims even worse, as they rose by 101,000 to a fresh 26-year high of 4.611 million during the week ending December 27 despite the theory that fewer people would be able to file claims. This does not bode well for tomorrow's US non-farm payrolls figure and the unemployment rate, as the labor market is forecasted to have lost at least a half million jobs, and also suggests that the US dollar could pull back further.

US Continuing Jobless Claims (Weekly)


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Pound Rises after BoE Cuts Benchmark Rate By 50 Bps, But Leaves Doubt of Further Easing

The BoE cut their benchmark rate by 50 bps as expected bringing it to 1.50% which is the lowest in the history of the central bank which extend back to 1694. The concern that inflation would undershoot their 2% target was the main reason for the reduction as prices are expected to fall further.

• Japanese Yen: Finds Support At 91.60
Pound: Cuts Benchmark Rate To Historic Low of 1.50%

Euro: Recession Confirmed As Confidence Drops To Record Low
• US Dollar: Initial Jobless Claims On Tap


Pound Rises after BoE Cuts Benchmark Rate By 50 Bps, But Leaves Doubt of Further Easing

The BoE cut their benchmark rate by 50 bps as expected bringing it to 1.50% which is the lowest in the history of the central bank which extend back to 1694. The concern that inflation would undershoot their 2% target was the main reason for the reduction as prices are expected to fall further. The committee also expressed concerns that the outlook for investment continues to deteriorate and stated that further measures were needed to boost lending to businesses. However, the central bank claimed that the pound’s significant drop and falling inflation will provide stimulus to the economy. The comments were somewhat hawkish and left doubts of further easing, which sent the pound up over 100 pips to test 1.5200.

A slew of European economic data crossed the wires today furthering the case for an ECB rate cut. Economic confidence fell to a record low of 67.1 from 74.9, while consumer confidence dropped to -30 from -25. Final GDP numbers for the 3Q confirmed that the economic region is in a technical recession as it posted -0.2% growth. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose to 7.8% from 7.7% which was the highest in two years. Germany, Europe’s largest economy showed signs that the current downturn may continue to accelerate as exports fell by a record 10.6%. November factory orders in the export driven nation dropped by 6.0% after a decline of 6.3% the month prior, which dragged the annualized to a record low of 27.2%. The Euro would drop a 100 bps leading up t the data, after a brief period of consolidation the Euro would weaken as the pound strengthen against on the back of the BoE’s comments.

Swiss fundamental data added to the dour outlook for Europe as unemployment jumped to 3.0% from 2.7% which was the highest in 19 months. Companies have been forced to cut payrolls as global demand has dried up for Swiss goods. Meanwhile, inflation fell to 0.7% from 1.5% adding to the global deflation concerns which may spur other central banks to employ quantitative easing similar to the Fed. After falling to as low as 1.0918 yesterday, the dollar/franc has pushed back above 1.1000.

Today’s jobless claims number is expected to rise to 545,000, adding to the deteriorating labor picture. Indeed, yesterday’s ADP report that showed the economy lost 693,000 jobs in December making initial estimates of -500,000 for tomorrow’s NFP reports look tame. The dollar has come under pressure as the outlook for growth in 2009 worsens. However, as traders start to anticipate the same fallout from the financial crisis in Europe and Asia, the dollar may resume its upward trend over the medium term. Expect the greenback to continue its weakness against the Yen and Swiss Franc in the short term, as risk aversion has taken hold of markets as forecasts for a rebound in growth get pushed out until 2010.

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Euro-Zone Economic Confidence Slumps to Record Low on Global Recession

Economic confidence in the Euro-Zone fell to its lowest level since recordkeeping began in 1985 as the index plunged to 67.1 from 74.9 in November and unemployment rate increased to a two-year high of 7.8%, which suggests that the real economy is now feeling the spillover effects from the financial crisis.

Fundamental Headlines

• Lenovo Expects Loss, Plans Major Revamp – Wall Street Journal
• Wal-Mart Elevates Sam's Chief McMillon – Wall Street Journal

• RBS eyes sale of £2bn Chinese stake – Financial Times

• Satyam Founder’s Fake Reports Threaten Software Maker – Bloomberg
• Intel, Time Warner Shortfalls Signal Further U.S. Forecast Cuts – Bloomberg


EURUSD – Economic confidence in the Euro-Zone fell to its lowest level since recordkeeping began in 1985 as the index plunged to 67.1 from 74.9 in November. As a result, the consumer confidence index slipped to -30 from -25 amid expectations for a 1 point drop to -26, while sentiment among businesses fell to -3.17 from a revised reading of -2.10 in the previous month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate increased to a two-year high of 7.8% from 7.7% in October, which suggests that the real economy is now feeling the spillover effects from the financial crisis, and will likely push the jobless rate higher this year as financial uncertainties linger. Furthermore, the final GDP reading for the third quarter was confirmed at -0.2%, while the annual rate of growth held steady at 0.6%. Nevertheless, German factory orders plunged another 6.0% in November, which was followed by a 6.3% decline in the previous month, and conditions are likely to get worse as demands from home and abroad falter. The data reflects a dour outlook for the 16 economies operating under the euro, and may lead the European Central Bank to ease policy further over the coming months as growth prospects deteriorate at a record pace. Discuss the topic and your trade ideas in the EUR/USD Forum.

CHFUSD – Price growth in Switzerland slowed more than expected as it fell to its lowest level in 15 months. The consumer price index slipped 0.5% after falling 0.7% in previous month, which lowered the annual rate of inflation to 0.7% from 1.5% in November. The breakdown of the report showed that energy prices dropped another 8.0% following an 8.2% contraction in the previous month, while transportation costs fell 1.9% during the month. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s unemployment rate increased to 2.8% from 2.7% in November as fading demands from the home and abroad led companies to scale back production and employment. Easing price pressures would allow the Swiss National Bank to leave borrowing costs at 0.50% for a longer duration in response to the economic downturn, and may decide to ease policy further as policymakers expect economic activity to deteriorate throughout 2009.





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