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Established in 1968, the STA is a network for those wishing to learn more about technical analysis. The information posted is is not intended to constitute advice in any form. www.technicalanalysts.com

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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Sep 9

📈 Happy International Technical Analysts Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the global community of chartists, strategists, and market technicians who turn data into insight and patterns into possibility.

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Gold has broken higher — just as we anticipated 👀
Reaction loads hinted at the move, but now the question is: where’s your stop?
🔍 On the 4H chart, the red Ichimoku line near 3540 offers solid support.
📊 Price + leading line both broke above the cloud — classic breakout signal.

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 26

📉 #Bitcoin Technical Update (Not Investment Advice)

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 Market Update: RSI Divergence Alert

Last week, we flagged a daily RSI divergence on the S&P. Now, the weekly chart is flashing similar signals.

👉 Normally, when the market makes new highs, RSI should follow suit. But it isn’t.
👉 This “divergence” reflects weakening upside momentum.
👉 Historically, this is treated as a red flag, often signaling risk of at least a near-term correction.

Stay alert—momentum is fading even as prices push higher. 📉

⚠️ Not investment advice

#SP500 #StockMarket #RSI #TechnicalAnalysis #Trading #Investing #MarketUpdate #Stocks

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 14

📈 "The trend is your friend… until the end when it bends."
Don’t just follow trends — learn to spot when they’re about to change.
The STA Diploma Course starting this October will give you the tools to anticipate market shifts before they happen.
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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 12

📈💬 "The best economist I know is the inside of the stock market." – Stanley Druckenmiller

Sometimes the market speaks louder than any forecast, theory, or headline.
It’s not about predicting — it’s about listening.

#InvestingWisdom #StanleyDruckenmiller #StockMarket #TradingMindset #MarketSignals

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 Most traders fail. Here’s why…
They stop learning.

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 11

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 7

💸 Risk management > being right.

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 4

📉 Dollar Wobbles – But Is It Just Short-Term Noise? 📈
After a turbulent Friday driven by weak U.S. jobs data and political interference in statistical reporting, the U.S. dollar is staging a modest rebound to kick off the week.
Key developments:
🔹 Jobs shock: July payrolls missed estimates, and downward revisions wiped out 258k jobs over May and June.
🔹 Fed cut expectations spike: Markets now price in ~90% chance of a September rate cut.
🔹 Political pressure mounts: Trump’s firing of the BLS Commissioner and the surprise resignation of Fed Governor Kugler fuel uncertainty around the Fed’s independence.
💡 Technical Perspective
Despite Friday's sell-off, the bigger picture matters. On the monthly chart, DXY (Dollar Index) is still holding above a long-term uptrend support dating back to 2011, currently around 96.52.
This level acts as a structural anchor. While the short-term narrative is bearish, as long as the dollar holds above this line, there’s room for recovery over the longer term. Not investment advice
🧭 Don’t let the noise drown out the trend. Macro drives the mood, but technicals reveal the map.
#Forex #USD #TechnicalAnalysis #Markets #Fed #Macro #TradingStrategy #Finance #DXY #LinkedInMarkets

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Aug 1

📉 Market Watch Update
Following on from yesterday’s video where we flagged vulnerability in the S&P, we've now seen another key day reversal. This is starting to feel like more than just end-of-month selling pressure.

👀 Today’s close will be crucial — if we finish below 6281, there’s scope for a potential key weekly reversal too.

⚠️ Not investment advice.

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 31

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 28

Markets don’t care about your feelings — they care about facts. 📉📈

Jesse Livermore said it best: 'Markets are never wrong, opinions often are.'

Stay disciplined. Trust the trend. Learn from the tape.

#TradingWisdom #JesseLivermore #MarketTruths #DisciplineOverEmotion #TraderLife

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 23

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 22

📈 Gold Hits 1-Month High Amid Trade Uncertainty & Fed Expectations 🪙

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 15

🚀 Silver prices hit 14-year highs, testing key technical levels amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty
Silver has surged past $38.30/oz, marking a strong rebound and putting the spotlight on the critical $40 psychological level. The next major hurdle? $41.55, the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement of the decline from the 2011 peak to the 2020 low. A break here could pave the way for a retest of the $49.77 all-time high set in 2011.
This rally comes as investors position ahead of pivotal US inflation data that could shape the Fed’s rate path. Chair Powell recently signalled inflation may tick higher this summer due to tariff pressures, delaying anticipated rate cuts. Meanwhile, renewed political pressure from President Trump, calling for rates under 1%, is raising fresh concerns around Fed independence.
On the global stage, geopolitical tensions remain high. Trump’s openness to new EU tariff negotiations contrasts with his threat of 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no Ukraine peace deal is struck within 50 days—adding another layer of uncertainty.
👉 Why it matters:
• Silver is benefiting both as an industrial metal amid hopes of economic resilience, and as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk.
• These moves highlight the delicate balance central banks face between supporting growth and containing price pressures, all under intense political scrutiny.
📈 Are you watching silver? Would love to hear your views. Not investment advice.
#Silver #Commodities #Markets #Investing #FederalReserve #Inflation #MonetaryPolicy #Geopolitics #RiskManagement

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 3

💰 Dollar slips ahead of key US jobs data
📈 All eyes on today’s employment report — a weak print could pressure the Fed to cut rates sooner. Traders now see a 25% chance of a July cut. The Pound steadies after yesterday’s slide on UK fiscal worries, as PM Starmer backs finance chief Reeves.

🏛️ Meanwhile, US House Republicans advance a new tax-cut bill.
Markets are on edge — growth fears vs inflation fights continue to shape the global rate outlook.
Technically despite Reeves tears, the market remains underpinned by its 55-day ma at 1.3450 and we assume while above here that there remains upside scope. The 200-month ma is found at 1.4170 and let’s not forget the psychologically important 1.40 level.
Not investment advice
#Forex #USD #GBP #Markets #Fed #BOE #JobsReport #Investing

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚀 Gold on the Move?
Gold futures are climbing 📈 — up 1.3% at $3,350.20/oz, +0.5% this week — driven by growing hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar. Analysts say the Fed could start easing later this year, and markets now expect at least two rate cuts in 2025. Lower rates typically shine a light on non-yielding assets like gold.
Meanwhile, trade jitters under President Trump & the dollar’s worst H1 since 1973 are boosting gold’s safe-haven appeal.
🔍 On the technical side, spot gold has been stuck in a 3-month sideways grind, but to me, it looks like a bullish consolidation (symmetrical triangle). The gold-silver ratio is stabilizing above its 200-day MA — often a sign gold may start to outperform silver.
When this tight range breaks, moves can be fast & sharp. Keep an eye on gold — a breakout could be near.
(📌 Not investment advice. DYOR!)
#Gold #Investing #Markets #Commodities #Fed #Dollar #SafeHaven #TechnicalAnalysis

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚀 Markets on a tear!
📈 S&P 500 & Nasdaq futures jumped to record highs on Monday, fueled by trade optimism and tech strength.

✅ Canada just scrapped its digital tax on U.S. tech firms—giving a big boost to stalled U.S. trade talks.
✅ Last week, the S&P 500 & Nasdaq closed at all-time highs, helped by hopes of deeper U.S. rate cuts and AI enthusiasm.
✅ Big banks rallied after passing the Fed’s stress tests, paving the way for higher dividends & buybacks.
👀 Eyes now on:
📅 July 9—deadline for new U.S. trade deals (or tariffs spike).
📊 Key economic data: non-farm payrolls & ISM reports this week.
🎙 Fed Chair Powell & others set to speak.
Technically I only have a Fibonacci extension to 6812 (projection of the 2020-2022 move from the 2022 low) and the top of a 14-year channel at 7000+ 👉 Despite the record run, it’s still the weakest first half since 2022. Will the bull run last?
Not investment advice.
#Stocks #Investing #NASDAQ #SP500 #WallStreet #Trading #Finance #MarketUpdate

Society of Technical Analysts @soctechanalysts.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚀 Bitcoin Update