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Markets have been reacting to a steady stream of headlines lately — from weaker-than-expected GDP data to rising oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions in Iran.
In moments like this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the news flow. But one of the most useful reminders I learned early in my trading career came from my dad: “What would Gann do?” It’s a simple way to bring the focus back to what matters most — price action, timing, and momentum.
In this update, I walk through E-mini S&P 500 futures and crude oil futures to show how I’m applying those techniques right now.
🔍 Highlights
1️⃣ E-mini S&P 500 Futures (ESH26)
Looking at the March 2026 E-mini S&P 500 futures contract, the market has been trending lower overall since geopolitical tensions escalated over the past couple of weeks. Earlier this week the market recovered briefly, and then resumed moving lower.
Using a 60-minute chart, I applied a forecasting projection based on the techniques I teach in the Lost Forecasting Trading System. With the current move lower as the starting point, the projection points to a potential move toward 6616.75 by Monday, March 16 around 6:00 AM Eastern.
Because futures reopen Sunday evening, that time window represents when the market will again be actively trading. The projection also has a specific level that must hold for the forecast to remain valid, which I explain as I walk through the chart in the video.
2️⃣ Crude Oil Futures (CL)
Oil has become a key market to monitor as geopolitical developments continue to influence price action.
For much of last year crude oil traded in a range between roughly 50.00 and 75.00. Recently we saw a gap higher followed by continued upward movement, reflecting the market’s response to supply concerns.
Applying the same forecasting technique on the 60-minute oil futures chart points to a potential move toward 100.25 per barrel by 12:00 AM midnight Eastern on March 16, during the overnight futures session.
Momentum analysis also supports that outlook. On the same timeframe, the RSI Power Zones show a continuation pattern with a minimum momentum target near $98.67, calculated using the techniques I teach in the Four Zones RSI Coverage System.
In the video I walk through how these forecasting and momentum tools align on the chart.
Across both markets, the most important takeaway isn’t just the specific targets — it’s the reminder that technical frameworks still matter even when markets feel chaotic.
Instead of reacting to every headline, I focus on:
- price action and key highs and lows
- trend lines and structural levels
- forecasting projections
- momentum patterns
That process helps keep the analysis grounded, even when the news cycle is moving quickly.
Sometimes the best thing a trader can do is pause, clear away the noise, and ask:
What would Gann do?
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