The Week Ahead in the Global Financial Markets

From the desk of Joe Rios…

Hooray for Volatility! This sure was an exciting week in the global financial markets. The emerging markets led the decline especially in the stock and currency markets. Flight to safety continued throughout the week and dominated the headline news. Natural Gas futures led the volatility race losing -7% for the week, a slight loss compared to the impressive overall gain of 15.5% for the month of January. Conversely the laggard for the month in the commodity markets were Wheat dropping -8.2% and Copper -6%.

In the week ahead we will see plenty of economic data and more corporate earnings reports. US payrolls report should be crucial for risk assets. If job growth bounces back then the Fed’s current pace of QE might be in place, however, another weak month for NFPs and the market could start pricing in for a less aggressive Fed.

I will continue to focus on the correlations between the benchmarks with a special interest in Gold and the Japanese Yen. Gold may proof to be a leading indicator for active traders, especially after observing last week’s aggressive price action minute(s) before key economic data releases. The Japanese Yen may also continue to have a correlation with the stock indices as carry trades initiate and/or unwind carry trades.

Live Rooms and Events

Please take note of this week’s schedule at a glance including key economic reports that might have an impact on the markets. Live trading rooms and educational events are also listed with the appropriate links for gaining access. While some of the events are free, others are for members only. Let us know if you have an interest and we will provide you with all the pertinent information.

Contact Information for your Support Needs:
Amber Little, RQ Client Relations Manager
email: amber@riosquant.com
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cellphone: 415.336.7272
Live Trading Rooms and Events:

TradeLAB Trading Room – Global Trading with Quantitative Technologies
Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30 AM ET
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/833292518
RQ trade coaches include Edward Preston, Steve Schwartz and Joe Rios. Live demonstration of our pre-market quantitative analysis, real-time trading signals with RQ algorithmic technology, strategy performance review and Q&A session.

Rios Quant Trading Room en Español
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/478959654
Monday through Friday beginning at 8:00 AM ET
Únete a nuestro coach de trading, Xavier Carrero mientras lo guía por el sistema de trading algorítmico Rios Quant en un entorno de mercado en tiempo real. Él va a utilizar la tecnología de trading cuantitativo desarrollada por el Jefe de Estrategias, Joe Ríos. Xavier lo guiará por los mercados utilizando el único sistema de su tipo en el planeta.

The Trading Room EDU – Educational Workshop Covering the Rios Quant Trading Indicators
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/524086926
Tuesday beginning at 1:00 PM ET
Topic: Think Smarter and Trade Better with Einstein Auto Trading

Stock / ETF / Option Trading Educational Series
Presenters: Joe Contes and Ken Eriksen
Wednesday beginning at 8:00 PM ET
Subscription Only – For information contact:
Ken Eriksen Ken@RiosQuant.com

MONDAY
Economic Data Release – Potential Market Movers
GBP – Manufacturing PMI – 4:30 AM ET
USD – ISM Manufacturing PMI – 10:00 AM ET
AUD – RBA Rate Statement – 10:30 PM ET