Quiet Markets with Low Volume Trading…

U.S. equities traded very flat and the dollar gained slightly. We are expecting quiet markets throughout the week at this point but we will conservatively look for new positions if the setup is a higher reward risk ratio trade. Oil prices and gold prices both bounced today which could weaken the U.S. dollar some.

The AUD/JPY is edging higher for the third day in a row and we are watching for this pair to set up for a new short opportunity after we see a clear bear flag pattern. With equities trading flat and low volatility, we do expect a move above 85 in the next two days.

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