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Microsoft & Alphabet Report Earnings Today, Among Others

Blue Line Futures

April 27, 2021

U.S. benchmarks were little changed ahead of the bell, but the S&P set a fresh record high overnight. Today unfolds into tomorrow’s Federal Reserve policy decision with a deluge of earnings and a busy economic calendar.

FOMC Meeting And Highly-Anticipated Earnings Are In Focus This Week

Blue Line Futures

April 26, 2021

U.S. benchmarks finished last week strongly and are clinging to those gains at the onset of a new one. In a jam-packed week ahead, we look to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and earnings from the 6 largest companies by market cap in the U.S. 

This Week In Markets: April 26-30, 2021

Anthony Cheung

April 26, 2021

Each day on the European market opening Anthony Cheung, Sam North, and Amplify Trading gets you prepared for the trading day. They focus on relevant macroeconomic insights and trade idea generation for the global macro futures markets.

3 Simple Ways To Invest In Your Emotional Capital

Trades By Matt

April 22, 2021

Emotional capital is a required, yet rarely-perfected resource that every trader must manage in order to be successful. By training yourself to maximize emotional reserves during a trade, you gain the ability to see clearly and act objectively.

Yesterday's Rebound Shows That The Bull Market Is Alive And Well

Blue Line Futures

April 22, 2021

A magnificent start to the month and quarter certainly calls for some profit taking, but let us not forget that each month-end so far this year has seen a bat with volatility. Furthermore, next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting begs to keep things interesting.

Geopolitical Risk And Global Covid-19 Trends Weigh On Markets

Blue Line Futures

April 20, 2021

U.S. benchmarks still pointed lower ahead of the bell and several macro narratives have been weighing on the tape. Still, all things considered, this is a very expected pullback after the S&P and NQ both went a little too far, a little too quickly.

Last Week's Contained Inflation, Strong Economic Activity Likely Won't Be Tested This Week

Blue Line Futures

April 19, 2021

This week’s economic calendar will not test last week’s supportive footprint until Friday’s Flash PMIs, but we dive headfirst into earnings season and hear from both the Bank of Canada and the ECB ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting.

An Early Deluge Of Economic Data Will Guide Today's Trading Day

Blue Line Futures

April 15, 2021

Retail Sales, NY Empire State Manufacturing, Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing, and Weekly Jobless Claims all came due at 7:30 a.m. CT. Industrial Production was released at 8:15 a.m. CT and will be followed by a lineup of Fed speakers through the afternoon.

Powell & $JNJ Update, Houthi Attack On Aramco, And U.S. Retail Sales Preview

Anthony Cheung

April 15, 2021

Each day on the European market opening Anthony Cheung, Sam North, and Amplify Trading gets you prepared for the trading day. They focus on relevant macroeconomic insights and trade idea generation for the global macro futures markets.

Are Losing Trades Still Winners? Using Day Trading Rules To Deal With Bad Trades

Jason Love

April 14, 2021

Let’s face the facts here: It’s easy to blame the market and commiserate with other traders, but it’s a lot harder to think for yourself and look for the silver lining after a bad trade.