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Economic Data and Your Trading: 3 Simple Ways to Stay Prepared

PCE, GDP and so on. It’s like a big old alphabet soup when it comes to economic data. And while I don’t think you need to be an economist to do well in trading, you do need to stay on top of the scheduled news. So here are my tips for doing so systematically and

ES Futures Update: The Key Line I’m Watching This Week

After the first Fed rate hike in three years, E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) have been consolidating. And with important economic data coming this week, there’s one line on the daily chart I think is especially helpful to watch. Mapping the Fed Alongside ES Futures First, we have a couple of important pieces of economic

What Country Music Can Teach You About Trading Patterns

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” broke the all-time record for the longest-running No. 1 song in the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s 68-year history, spending 23 consecutive weeks at the top! I’ve been diving into Ella’s song and country music the past few days, and it’s got some great reminders for your trading. The Presence of Patterns

Taylor Swift’s Encore Drop and Your Trading

Taylor Swift just added four encore songs to her historic album, The Life of a Showgirl. It achieved the biggest first week of sales for an album in history when it was released in 2025. Now, there’s something about Taylor Swift that I think is really important to your trading, and it’s on the subject

10-Year Treasury Yield Forecast: The Next Levels I’m Watching

The 10-year Treasury yield is on the move. Whether you trade bonds directly or other securities like stocks, you need to be aware because we’re in a new environment. We got our first Fed rate hike in three years last Wednesday, and more are expected through year-end. Here’s what I see ahead. The 10-Year Is

Crude Oil at a Key Support Level

Back on September 10th, NYMEX crude oil traded above $100 a barrel for the first time since late May. Oil continued higher into September 15th and has been pulling back since then. And with everything continuing with the Iran war, I think it’s important for all traders, no matter what timeframe or market you trade,

Winning Trading Techniques on Intraday Charts

“But does it happen on intraday charts, Hima?” I get this question all the time about how the techniques I teach in my books and courses work. So let’s take a slice of my market observation this morning to show you yes, it does. Shift from Downtrend to Up I trade the E-mini S&P 500

What Active Traders Can Learn From Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett officially stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18, 2026, at 96 years old, after more than 60 years at the company. His retirement got me thinking about a question that I think is especially useful for newer traders: Why is Warren Buffett considered one of the greatest investors of all

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5%: What Traders Should Know Before the Fed

The 10-year Treasury yield has hit its highest level since 2007 as traders get ready for tomorrow’s (September 16) Fed meeting announcement, which is likely to include a rate hike. And the best place to start with what that actually means for your personal trading is with a quick blast to the past. Start With

A Trading Lesson From Texas Football

It’s officially football season! And our local UT Austin team was up against #1 ranked Ohio State on Saturday night. The game was dramatic to say the least and provides some great pointers for your trading. Execute Based on the Present, Not the Past Texas was favored to win, but by halftime, Ohio State was

What Happens When a Futures Contract Rolls?

Monday, September 14th is an index futures contract roll date, so I thought this would be a good time to explain what that actually means, especially if you’re newer to index futures, like the ES and NQ. Even if you only use futures to keep tabs on the broader markets, it’s useful to understand how

Crude Oil Is Back Above $100: What I’m Watching Next

We are finally seeing NYMEX crude oil back above $100 a barrel for the first time since late May. This is within the context of the war that started on February 28th. And as I shared back on August 31st, I unfortunately do not think this conflict will be resolved anytime soon. So what I’m

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