Weekly Binary Options Trading Briefing 3/4-11/2013 – Stocks Move Sideways as Data, Event Risks Balance Out

Binary Options Trading Recommendations for the upcoming week –  Markets Information and Trading Tips

Global stock markets traded mostly sideways this week, as some conflicting factors stalled any possibilities for declines or rallies, and kept prices contained in smaller ranges.  Early in the week, markets saw volatility pick up as there were misleading polling numbers relative to the election results in Italy, with the investor-friendly candidate first showing a victory but later losing.  Longer term, this is a Euro bearish event, as there is a greater chance we will see political obstacles when bailout funding is required and Italy is less than willing to complete required austerity measures. 

Economic data was largely positive, however, and this helped to keep stock markets supported after the early bad news.  The Dow Jones Industrials are now trading at their highest point since 2007.  The Dow and the S&P both closed positive for January and February, and when this is the case, these indices tend to have a positive yearly performance (making gains of nearly 25%, on average).  If these historical averages prove accurate, this would mean that the S&P 500 could rise above 1730 before next January, which is well above the all time highs at 1565 posted in 2007.  Projections like this far surpass most analyst estimates, however, as relatively strong earnings and a mostly accommodative monetary policy must still contend with US budget talks and the possibility of a worsening debt crisis in the Eurozone.  Year-to-date, the S&P has posted gains of nearly 6.5%, which is 3% below its all-time highs.

Central Bank Meetings, Economic Data to Guide Next Week 

Looking ahead, next week is significant in terms of economic releases and central bank meetings, and this will guide prices near term.  Employment data will come from Canada and the US on Friday, with Non Farm Payrolls expected to show an increase of 155,000 jobs.  This would be roughly in line with what was seen last month.  In addition to this, we will have central bank meetings in Australia, Canada and the Eurozone.  We will also have GDP figures from Australia and the Eurozone.  These will be used as the basis for shorter term trades and we will discuss the details for these events in the forums.

My Trading Recommendations in 50 Words: 

1. The EUR/CHF showed strength last week, even in the face of broad Euro weakness, and this bodes well for the longer prospects for the pair.  If the EUR can make any headway against the USD, the EUR/CHF would be a major beneficiary.  Look for weekly CALL options in the EUR/CHF at 1.2240.

2. Monthly stock pick is for CALL options in General Electric (GE) at 23.  Recent strength in earnings is being supported by the 3.4% dividend yield and multiple stock upgrades.  On the charts, we are seeing prices at key Fib support levels, which should contain prices going forward in March.

  Click Here For More Binary Options Trading Tips by Richard on Our Forum