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Going Long the Euro

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Well, given my disposition, this is a "man bites dog" kind of post, but I've put together a large long position on the Euro via FXE, and I've also got a long position on crude oil (USO) for the ride. These items are, errrr, not much affected by Internet IPOs, and I think it's high time for a nice bounce.

I assure you, my ultimate goal is to short the bejesus out of everything in sight once we get a substantial lift in commodities. Until then, I want to try to benefit from some of the "extraordinary measures" that are bound to be taking place soon.

0518-EURO

Bounce Targets (by Springheel Jack)

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SPX came within three points of hitting the 1340 level yesterday, but short term this looks like a bounce area. On the SPX 15min chart there was clear positive RSI divergence at yesterday's low, and the primary target for any bounce is the possible IHS neckline at 1365.74 and declining resistance from the high in the same area. If that is broken there is another possible IHS neckline at 1373.91:

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