February 27, 2018.
The dollar index traded higher versus minors and sideways versus most FX markets as the trading week started on a very flat note with no important news on the agenda. Metals turned higher and most commodities gained on a better markets environment that helped OIL gain close to one percent and close near 64$ per barrel. Most leading global markets followed the US markets with fresh gains and basically cut more than half of February losses, the Nasdaq is now only one percent from all time high levels, leading global markets recovery.
US Durable goods orders at 1:30 pm and CB Consumer confidence at 3:00 pm are the important news on the agenda Tuesday.
| Market | GBPUSD | USDJPY | EURJPY | EURUSD | GOLD | OIL |
| 26.2.2018 | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.26% | 0.2% | 0.35% | 0.75% |
| USDMXN | USDCHF | AUDUSD | AUDJPY | USDCAD | Silver | Platinum |
| 0.75% | 0.14% | 0.18% | 0.2% | 0.33% | 0.7% | 0.35% |
| Dollar Index | DAX | FTSE100 | CAC40 | EURSXX50 | NIKKEI225 | CSI300 |
| -0.05% | 0.35% | 0.62% | 0.51% | 0.63% | 1.18% | 1.15% |
| 1 YEAR | 5.97% | 0.5% | 10.3% | 4.65% | 14.89% | 19.51% |
Swing trades follow up –
| Trade | Entry price | Position | Open profit | Date triggered | Stop loss | Remarks today |
| DAX | 12560 | 3 | 90 | 23/2 | 12400 | |
| NASDAQ | 6737 | 5 | 1520 | 22/2 | 6950 | SL changed |
| GBPUSD | 3972 | 0.7 | -40 | 26/2 | 3950 | New position |
| OPEN PROFIT | $1570 |