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Blog Articles by Jeff Ratajczak
How Low Can the E-mini Go? By: Jeff RatajczakApril 24th, 2012 7:53AM CDT This a follow up on an option spread we placed for clients 3/26/12 We bought 1400/1350 June e-mini put spreads for 16 ticks or $800. If the June e-mini settles below 1350 on 6/15/12, each spread will be worth $2500. There are 54 days until expiration. European debt concerns and negative outside market forces put the ball squarely in the bear c.... Read More |
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Euro Takes another Hit By: Jeff RatajczakJune 10th, 2011 8:31AM CDT The April US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly, and credit default swaps insuring Ireland, Portugal, and Greece's bonds exploded to record highs. A revision lower in the Euro zone GDP is also contributing to the downward momentum. |
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Euro Reacts to IMF By: Jeff RatajczakJune 9th, 2011 10:30AM CDT The daily chart on the right is the same chart as last posting. A little bigger right shoulder than I expected. Same over riding fundamentals apply, concern over European debt. I still believe that we will see a slide to 1.4100 or below. The IMF said the 26 billion Euro loan to Portugal "entails important risk" Bloomberg says:Greece.... Read More |
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Is the Writing on the Wall? By: Jeff RatajczakJune 1st, 2011 5:41PM CDT Even though the Euro has staged a slight comeback I still feel that there is plenty of room to the downside. The chart seems to be forming the right shoulder of a head and shoulders pattern. If resistance holds near 1.4500, you could see a sell off to the 1.4000 level or beyond. After all European sovereign debt issues are still far from disappeari.... Read More |
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June Euro Follow Up By: Jeff RatajczakMay 23rd, 2011 10:45AM CDT US Dollar strength and some of last week's fundamentals are finally starting to catch up with the June Euro contract. An overwhelming vote against Spain's ruling party, Greece's credit rating being cut again, and more worries that Ireland and Portugal will follow suit have take a toll on the Euro. As of this writing 6EM11 is down appr.... Read More |
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June Euro Currency Trending Lower By: Jeff RatajczakMay 17th, 2011 9:54AM CDT The June Euro seems to be in a short term down trend coming off of a recent high of 1.4925. Concern over sovereign debt problems in Europe and discussions about additional aid for Greece, might cause an increase in demand for US Dollars as a flight to quality or safe haven, putting downward pressure on the Euro. |
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