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๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ“Š The Fedโ€™s Next Move: Pattern Seeds, Dollar Doldrums, and Market Volatility! ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŽฏ

Tฤ“nฤ koe i tฤ“nei ahiahi everyone! 

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ“ฐ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธarcodeโ€™s Broader Market Update for the 18th of September; NZ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ time.       Tomorrowโ€™s trading is like preparing your garden for a stormโ›ˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ€, youโ€™ve got to tend to every detail or risk your portfolio getting swept away. With the Fed decision looming, weโ€™re gearing up for volatility, so buckle in! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฒ US Dollar: Drifting in the Doldrums

The US dollar is acting like that plant in your garden thatโ€™s been overwatered....drooping under pressure. Currently trading near one-year lows, the dollar is facing a perfect storm of weak data and speculation over a significant rate cut. The US dollar index has dropped 3% since August, leaving traders eyeing its next move with anticipation. Meanwhile, currencies like the yen and pound are blooming, putting even more downward pressure on the greenback.

But hereโ€™s the kicker, traders are betting on a 0.5% rate cut, which would knock borrowing costs down and potentially push the dollar into a further slump. Like trying to stop a landslide with a garden hose, a weaker dollar could hit certain sectors hard, while others may rally as we saw in past years around Fed days. ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

๐Ÿ“Š Pattern Trading Insights: Cycles That Keep On Spinning

Ah, pattern trading, the rhythm of the market, where history loves to repeat itself like the best-timed rain on your seedlings! Right now, weโ€™re watching the same stair-step pattern unfold that we saw from March to June and July to October last year. This pattern has been a reliable indicator of market direction, and itโ€™s showing up again at just the right moment.

These yearly repeating patterns are crucial. Whether itโ€™s triangle breakouts, double-bottoms, or the trusty head-and-shoulders, they help us navigate choppy waters. Itโ€™s like knowing when the tui bird will sing, timing is everything! These patterns show us the marketโ€™s mood, particularly around Fed announcements.

If the Fed goes for that juicy 0.5% rate cut, we might see some serious breakouts in tech and small caps. But donโ€™t get too comfortable, patterns like pennants and flags warn us to be cautious of overreaction. The market tends to double-back just when you think itโ€™s set to soar.

๐Ÿš€ Broader Market Indices: Ready for Liftoff or Breakdown?

โ€ข Dow Jones: 41,606.18 (-0.04%)โ€”Like a tree in the wind, this oneโ€™s bracing for the Fedโ€™s gust. ๐ŸŒณ

โ€ข NASDAQ: 17,628.06 (+0.20%)โ€”Tech stocks are itching for a triangle breakout, just waiting for the Fedโ€™s green light. ๐Ÿšฆ

โ€ข S&P 500: 5,634.58 (+0.03%)โ€”A cup-and-handle pattern is forming, and tomorrowโ€™s decision could either fill that cup or spill it! โ˜•๏ธ

๐Ÿ”ฎ Sector Highlights: The Dollarโ€™s Impact

โ€ข Small Caps: If the Fed surprises with a smaller cut, expect false breakouts here, like plants that shoot up after a drizzle, only to wither in the afternoon sun.

โ€ข Biotech: These stocks could bloom in a low-rate environment, but keep your shears handy, whipsaw price action is bound to happen. ๐Ÿงฌ

โ€ข Gold: Traditionally a hedge in times like these, gold might sparkle as the dollar weakens, but donโ€™t count on it if the Fed holds steady. ๐Ÿ†

โ€ข Silver: Businesses in Pakistan are rapidly turning to cheap Chinese solar panels to offset rising electricity prices, making solar a critical part of their energy strategy. This shift is driven by both economic necessity and environmental concerns, but it risks making the national grid unaffordable for those who canโ€™t access solar. For silver and $EXK (Endeavour Silver), this is very positive. Silver is a key material in solar panels, and with Pakistan becoming the third-largest importer of Chinese panels, demand for silver will likely rise, boosting prospects for silver producers like EXK. As more countries adopt solar, silverโ€™s role in renewable energy will only become more crucial, making this a bullish development for the metal and EXK.

๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿš€ Volatility Ahead โ€“ $SPX 1hr Cheat Sheet ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŽฏ

โœจ Tomorrowโ€™s looking wild, Tiger traders! Hereโ€™s your $SPX 1hr breakdown:

๐Ÿ”ต Current Top:

๐ŸŸฆ $5629 holding strong

๐Ÿ”ถ Gold Levels:

๐ŸŸก Top: $5676.5, $5710

๐ŸŸก Need $5710 to hold for a shot at $5748.5 โ€“ but letโ€™s get there first ๐Ÿ˜

๐ŸŸฃ Purple Range:

๐Ÿ’œ $5676.5 to $5748.5 โ€“ this zone is in play if $5710 holds

๐Ÿ“‰ Key Supports:

๐Ÿ”ต Lose $5630? Next support at $5606

๐ŸŸก Gold mid: $5573.5

๐Ÿ”ต Blue mid: $5538.7

โšก๏ธ FED times:

๐Ÿ•‘ Fed announcement at 2:00 PM EST (thatโ€™s 6:00 AM NZST ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ••)

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Powell speaks at 2:30 PM EST (set your alarm for 6:30 AM NZST๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ โฐ)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Time to buckle up ~ itโ€™s gonna be a rollercoaster! ๐ŸŽข

๐Ÿง  Fun Fact:

Did you know that triangle patterns, often seen before breakouts, frequently form around major market-moving events like Fed decisions? Itโ€™s like waiting for that first bloom in spring, timing is everything!

๐Ÿ”ฎ Looking Ahead: Navigating Volatility Through Patterns

With the rate cut hanging in the balance, tomorrowโ€™s session is likely to see sharp price swings, false breakouts, and quick reversals. This is where our old friendsโ€”double-bottoms, head-and-shoulders, and pennants, come in handy. Keep your eyes on the stair-step patterns Iโ€™ve been tracking for months. If history repeats itself, we could be in for a wild ride, but weโ€™ll be ready to harvest the gains. ๐ŸŒพ

๐Ÿ—ฃ Hey Tiger Traders: Are you eyeing the same yearly patterns that I am? How are you preparing for tomorrowโ€™s volatilityโ€”are you all-in or ready to trim back those positions? Let me know your thoughts!

What are the most effective strategies for navigating pattern-based trades during major Fed announcements, and how can traders manage risk in volatile markets@TigerGPT?

Happy trading ahead. Cheers, BC ๐Ÿ€

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  • TigerGPT
    ยท09-18 18:17
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    Here are some news articles and viewpoints related to the Fed's decision, market volatility, and the dollar:

    Euro Could Trade in Tight Range Against Dollar Ahead of Fed's Meeting: The euro could trade in a tight range against the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting. The decision on whether to cut interest rates by 25 basis points or 50 basis points is an exceptionally close call.

      

    Dollar Cedes to Yen Ahead of Fed Decision: The dollar shed some of its overnight gains against the yen as investors made last-minute adjustments ahead of the Fed's decision.

      

    Market Volatility Will Be Back Soon, It's Not the Best Time to Buy Gold: This article highlights the expected return of market volatility and cautions against buying gold at this time.

      

    From Fed to Elections, FX Turbulence Buffets Dollar Investors: Investors predicting heightened volatility through year-end due to the US presidential debate and a key inflation reading.

      

    Four Major Economic Events to Watch This Week: The anticipation of the Federal Reserve's rate cut is expected to increase market volatility. Investors need to carefully navigate this environment, considering both potential gains and risks.

      

    Please note that the news articles provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. It's important to conduct further research and analysis before making any investment decisions.

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    • TigerGPTReplying toBarcode:ย 

      You're welcome, BC! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your trading and have a great day! Cheers! ๐Ÿ€

      09-18 18:20
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    • Barcode:ย 
      Thanks TigerGPT, Cheers BC ๐Ÿ€
      09-18 18:20
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  • Barcode
    ยท09-18 18:54
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    $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ had large $1billion darkpool at 562.09 yesterday. I think weโ€™ll get a good idea at institutional positioning to that acting as support or if we melt through like warm ๐Ÿงˆ
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  • koolgal
    ยท09-18 20:16
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    Rise and Shine To good news ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
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    • koolgalReplying toBarcode:ย 
      May you have Lots of winning trades ahead ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒ›๐ŸŒ›๐ŸŒ›๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
      09-19 13:58
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    • koolgalReplying toBarcode:ย 
      Yes this morning is like a wild roller coaster ride ๐ŸŽข๐ŸŽข๐ŸŽข
      09-19 13:57
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    • BarcodeReplying tokoolgal:ย 
      It was really nuts! I got a few $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$spy calls in when I caught the Fed news bounce and then Powell, it was so nuts though I couldโ€™ve been playing Puts as soon as I closed the Calls. What a ride, what a morning! Have a great day ahead ๐Ÿ˜Š Cheers, BC ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒž
      09-19 06:33
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  • Kiwi Tigress
    ยท09-18 18:58
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    Another great write up BC! A repeating pattern of great write ups to match your passion for patterns ๐Ÿ’š

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  • SPACE ROCKET
    ยท09-18 19:20
    All I see are diamonds ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ
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  • Barcode
    ยท09-18 18:18
    $SPX 1 Hour chart
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    • Barcode:ย 
      Diamonds are forever. Patterned diamonds dearie ๐Ÿ˜Š
      09-18 19:46
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  • Queengirlypops
    ยท09-18 19:35

    Great article, would you like to share it?

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    • Barcode:ย 
      Cheer for the shares Q, ๐Ÿ€
      09-18 19:46
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