My Trading Game Plan | August 18, 2026

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**Summary:** - **Stock Tickers & Price Levels:** - S&P 500 Futures: Down ~0.5% on the day, support at 7350, resistance at 8180-8200. - USD Index: Below previous level, resistance around 103.50. - 30-year Yield: Up to 5.337% in the morning, backed off but still net positive on the day. - 10-year Yield: Fractionally higher on the day. - **Key Trading Strategy:** - Gareth Soloway focuses on technical analysis, avoiding hype and narratives. - He identifies a megaphone pattern on the S&P 500, with resistance at 8180-8200 and support at 7350. - He watches the yield curve and USD Index for market direction. - **Indicators Used:** - Trend lines and pivots on the S&P 500 chart. - Yield curve (10-year and 30-year) for market sentiment and direction. - USD Index for market confidence and global economic health. - **Entry/Exit Rules & Suggested Trades:** - If S&P 500 Futures break above 8180-8200, consider going long with a target of ~5-6% higher. - If S&P 500 Futures break below 7350, consider going short with a potential bigger move down. - Monitor yield curve and USD Index for market direction and risk management. - **Timeframes Mentioned:** - Daily chart for S&P 500 Futures. - Overnight and intraday for yield curve and USD Index movements. - **Risk Management Tips:** - Be aware of the potential "train wreck in slow motion" scenario due to high yields and USD weakness. - Prepare for potential market downturns by diversifying portfolios and having emergency funds. - Monitor yield curve and USD Index for signs of market stress and adjust positions accordingly.

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**Trading Game Plan – Gareth Soloway (VerifiedInvesting.com)** | Item | Details | |------|---------| | **Market Overview** | • S&P 500 futures down ~0.5 % today, continuing a recent decline. <br>• Overnight, futures hit a low around 3‑4 am ET before a rebound. <br>• 30‑year Treasury yield peaked at **5.337 %** early morning, then eased slightly but remains net‑positive. <br>• 10‑year yield is marginally higher today, approaching 2007‑pre‑crisis levels. <br>• USD index is below its recent resistance level, indicating a loss of confidence in the dollar while yields rise. | | **Key Price Levels (S&P 500)** | • **Upper trend line (resistance)**: 8 180–8 200 (megaphone pattern). <br>• **Lower trend line (support)**: 7 350. <br>• Break above 8 180–8 200 would signal a modest 5–6 % upside; break below 7 350 would signal a major downside risk. | | **Technical Analysis** | • Uses a **parallel trend‑line framework** that has tracked major pivots since COVID lows, 2021 bull high, 2025 tariff sell‑off, and the 2025 high. <br>• Current pattern is a **megaphone** (diverging trend lines), meaning price swings are widening. <br>• The upper line is a “cap” formed by repeated high pivots; the lower line is a “floor” that is rising but at a slower rate. <br>• Focus is on whether the S

Summarize the following YouTube trading video transcript. Extract:
- Stock tickers mentioned and any price levels (support, resistance, targets, stop-losses) associated with each
- Key trading strategy
- Indicators used
- Entry/exit rules and suggested trades
- Timeframes mentioned
- Risk management tips
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**Summary:** - **Stock Tickers & Price Levels:** - S&P 500 Futures: Down ~0.5% on the day, approaching support at 7350 and resistance at 8180-8200. - USD Index: Below resistance level, currently around 106.50. - 30-year Yield: Up to 5.337% in the morning, backed off but still net positive on the day. - 10-year Yield: Fractionally higher on the day. - **Key Trading Strategy:** - Gareth Soloway focuses on technical analysis to identify trends and trading opportunities. - He uses parallel trend lines to identify support and resistance levels on the S&P 500. - He's watching for a breakout above 8180-8200 or below 7350 on the S&P 500 for potential bigger moves. - **Indicators Used:** - Parallel trend lines on the S&P 500 daily chart. - Yield levels for the 30-year and 10-year bonds. - USD Index for currency strength. - **Entry/Exit Rules & Suggested Trades:** - No specific entry/exit rules or trades mentioned in the video. - Gareth suggests watching for breakouts on the S&P 500 futures for potential trades. - **Timeframes Mentioned:** - Daily chart for S&P 500 Futures. - Overnight and intraday for market movements and yield changes. - **Risk Management Tips:** - Gareth emphasizes the importance of preparation and being in a better position for potential market crashes. - He suggests having a plan and being prepared for various scenarios. - No specific stop-loss levels mentioned.

Summarize the following YouTube trading video transcript. Extract:
- Stock tickers mentioned and any price levels (support, resistance, targets, stop-losses) associated with each
- Key trading strategy
- Indicators used
- Entry/exit rules and suggested trades
- Timeframes mentioned
- Risk management tips
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