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2023.06.02 22:51 DaddyDersch The VIX just had its lowest close since Pre-Covid … 6-2-23 SPY/ ES futures, QQQ and VIX Daily Market Analysis
 | I said this a few weeks ago and it remains true today… “It is far too early to short this market, but at this point it feels far too late to go long on this market too…” What does that mean? IT means while yes I do think at this rate the VIX could see 12-13 and SPY could see 430-440… at this point counting on this rally to continue feels like pure FOMO, however, counting on this rally to come to a dramatic end feels like straight YOLO… submitted by DaddyDersch to Daytrading [link] [comments] Another thing here is that while I do think the upside is the ease of momentum right now… the odds we wake up to a bank collapsing or some other black swan event seemingly is increasing as time goes on… this honestly is the worst place the markets could be right now… The question I hate to be asking myself once again is “What is going to stop this rally?” I feel like for months now we get to these “ideal scenarios” that will finally put the market in its place and take it down etc. etc. and then the market just barely makes it by everytime… The way this thing is shaping up is that this truly is going to be a “this time is different” market recovery from bear market to bull market… OR we are just setting ourselves up for one of the biggest and most unexpected crashes this market has seen… To Pause or Not to Pause https://preview.redd.it/1unexyqj3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=681b5f0f8b66ab06dd93cafcce4b6af4abd8572e What is the one thing the fed wants but wont directly say they want? That would be higher unemployment rate… this mornings 3.7% UE is the highest reading since December 2022. However, since March 2022 (over a year now) we have NOT gotten a single UE reading over 3.7%.... it seems that the UE hits that level (4 times now over the last 1+ year) and then immediately retraces… With the highest UE you would have expected the odds of a pause in June to nearly hit 80-90%... however, we are actually seeing a slight pullback here on the odds and now are looking only at a 70.1% chance of a pause in June… However, of course market is rallying like a pause and rate cuts have already happened. Is TECH Topping out? https://preview.redd.it/d4c5ka7k3o3b1.png?width=963&format=png&auto=webp&s=28fbb5b7050458bfb8a9814bba6136e6e250ab64 In the screenshot above you will see the breadth of S&P500, NASDAQ and NYSE… what does this show? Well in simple terms this shows the buying/ selling pressure of the market… 0 is neutral… what is very interesting to me here is that this is now the second day in a row that the NASD has lagged SPY and NYSE in the buying pressure… what does that mean? Well it means that for the last two days this rally was not led by TECH like previously… This is very evident by the heatchart here (taken near EOD)… what does it show? IT shows outside of communication services (which BTW took a big hit due to the amazon news as a whole) that TECH was the WEAKEST member today… this is a big deal… now there are two possibilities here… Market is rotating out of tech and into more small/ mid caps and going risk on because they truly believe the upside is the only way…. However, on the hand this could show that big money finally is slowing down here… I wish I had a way to show you guys for sure but the data im seeing is that the last few days has been heavily retail driven and not big money driven… JPM COLLAR https://preview.redd.it/uscrr1sk3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=683550b60e60ba4b5b8f5b25e3c8daa4bdaded7d Almost exactly two months ago we were post JPM collar roll and I mentioned the history of Futes hitting the sold call level of the collar (or within at least 100 pts of it)… very rarely do we completely pass it but it is possible… my timing assumed we would hit it the 7th week of the trend but it would appear that we are doing it at week 9… Now the true question is…. Will this pullback like it historically has after reaching the sold call level of the collar leading into the rotation of the collar (June 30th)? UNTRADABLE https://preview.redd.it/wknaoc9l3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ecf180515546881d405b7a887f06b6fd17b152f I very rarely show a 15min intraday chart nor do I include it here but I think its worth it today… why? Well if you look at this chart today I would say that from 1030 until 1115am that was the ONLY time that SPY was easily tradeable today… the opening hour was extremely volatile and unforgiven… I attempted numerous times to catch plays on the way up and down and was not able to get in because SPX premiums were moving $2 in one second… just incredible movement… If you trusted the extreme momentum of 1030 to 1115am you made some money… From there honestly I can whole heartedly say that from 1115am until EOD it was nothing but bull and bear traps… I haven’t seen so many bear traps in one day… I have never ever seen so many technicals are one time pointing to a put play only for the market to continue to push higher… just absolutely incredible movement on the markets today… This was a clear trend day as evidence by not touching or closing under 20ema all day besides one fast wick during opening hour… however, this was one of the choppiest extreme momentum days ive seen in a while… Ive said it before 2022 was hard mode in the markets… 2023 is turning into expert mode in the markets. SPY DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/jny57url3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=bc8912062a0d3c1c9f39a8b4cd1dcfdd22209196 From the daily supply and demand here we did not do anything new… we did attempt to touch 429.68 supply and id fall just short of it… this gap up has us sitting between 422.04 and 429.68 supply. We did however get a fake wave down (half wave) on the DMI and now the DMI is waving bullishly. SPY WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/m1om0q7m3o3b1.png?width=970&format=png&auto=webp&s=2663fdff9743142fd1633bd59b4c20ae1e04cb39 From a weekly stand point here we were attempting to make a new supply up until Thursday when we rallied. However, the two day pump has put us once again with no new supply and with a weekly DMI that is overbought and with a weekly chart in extreme bull momentum. With a closure over 427.35 weekly supply we honestly have a huge gap to our next major level which is 453.23. SPY DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/q9fmkdnm3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=dff3eb11b199a34ec613c287269041d50aa24996 I really zoomed out here on the daily so you can see exactly where some of these trend lines are at… we have officially broken upwards out of the red rising wedge that we have been trading in since the end of February… this now becomes a bull channel which is represented by the blue line… we are also in a shorter term black bull channel that we have been in since May 23rd. With a SPY daily closure at 427.92 this is the highest level that we have closed at since August 16th which was 429.7 and also was the top of the august rally and led us to our 52 week low sell off… SPY WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/o6dk2q5n3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=653e4327e6a19101f47140ca5bf4f29afc940866 On the weekly we have officially closed our highest WEEKLY candle since the week of April 11th… not only that but we did close over the August peaks high and we now are in this 427.3 to 453.3 trading channel (orange). The weekly has closed over the weekly 8ema for 10 times in a row… that has not happened since August to September of 2021… With a breakout through the black and orange resistance lines… our next target is either the blue bull channel which gives us resistance at 439.4 next week or the red/ blue rising wedge at 435.23. SPY WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 416.08 -> 427.35 -> 453.23 Demand- 411.57 Support- 427.3 -> 421.9 -> 418.5 Resistance- 431.7 -> 436.9 FUTURES DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/4wzvpemn3o3b1.png?width=866&format=png&auto=webp&s=139488b18da9e5e3f63941e45046db770204cc48 Futures daily also has no change here… we are now targeting our next supply at 4311… DMI also now in a half wave down which means we are waving up bullishly.. FUTURES WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/4qrwws0o3o3b1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6a94f5d2a38cc0a1d1c1e84e4f64027291173a3 On the weekly timeframe here we have now bounced off 4130 demand (after establishing it) and have pushed through 4193 and 4384 supplies… this means our next upside target is 4540… Weekly remains in a bullish DMI wave up and bullish extreme momentum… at this point it is absolutely silly to short this. FUTURES DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/v65dngjo3o3b1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=a58e328e2d88c300148d068a3a923116b8b6dc13 Since I showed such a far out chart on SPY I will show more zoomed in here on futes… we have broken through the red rising wedge which now makes this the red/ blue bull channel. We are also in a almost month long black bull channel. The resistance of this channel is 4357 and support is 4203 for Monday. FUTURES WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/2m0f63xo3o3b1.png?width=797&format=png&auto=webp&s=0daef95d367c701168a8cea98ddaa972ed1a3c25 On the weekly timeframe here we have broken through the shorter term black and red rising wedges… which pretty much solidifies us in this blue bull channel since early march. Channel resistance is 4420 and support is 4168. Futures also is notching out just barely its highest close since April 2022. We are also coming in hot on these 4300 CC of the JPM collar and in two weeks will be at the 11th week post collar roll… With this closure over 4280 we officially are in the 4280 to 4540. FUTURES WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 4193 -> 4284 -> 4540 Demand- 4130 Support- 4280 -> 4238 -> 4215 Resistance- 4238 -> 4392 QQQ DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/7qc0w0ep3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=4fd1bca3fc1464aa93b5a06978077e7e2a0f2701 Interestingly enough here honestly QQQ daily looks very weak… weak enough that if you had the grit one could actually short QQQ over the weekend… however, we are in daily and weekly extreme bull momentum so you are severely fighting the trend which is why I do not recommend it… We are now sitting between 352.8 and 357.09 supplies… This doji candle could lead to a slight pullback and retrace to put in a new supply at 354.64 on Monday… support would be 347.93 if we did that… the DMI is still waving down and on Monday should complete that wave down… To the upside our target remains 357.09 and 361.7 QQQ WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/hr0ez5up3o3b1.png?width=875&format=png&auto=webp&s=2668702bd0d320d53cbb910a9fa7eaa1ef5b0a52 QQQ weekly is absolutely begging for a pullback with a weekly DMI and supply/ demand indicator about as overbought as it possibly can be… This candle could as a weekly hanging man lead to a retrace next week… If we did that we would definitely add a new supply at 354.85. Our target for a bounce would be the weekly 8ema… This also is QQQs highest weekly close since the week of April 4th 2022. If we continue this upside run next week we have a supply at 361.85 to watch and then from there we have a pretty big resistance level at 382.9-384.54 to keep an eye on. QQQ WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 330.67 -> 361.85 Demand- 322.47 -> 382.9 -> 384.54 VIX https://preview.redd.it/sfi1947q3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=28a7de277dc50c6c68970a1f5b6b0fa8693854de Yesterday I mentioned there was a high probability that we would get the VIX into the 14s… now I did not expect it to go as low as it did but absolutely incredible drop on the VIX… Here is some fun facts about just how low the VIX is right now… Today- LOD 14.42, Close 14.6 October 21st 2021- LOD 14.92, Close 15 June 29th 2021- LOD 14.1, Close 16.03 July 2nd 2021- LOD 14.25, Close 15.08 February 19th 2020- LOD 14.21, Close 14.38 This is the 3rd lowest level the VIX has hitting since Pre-COVID… this also is the lowest level that the VIX has closed at since Pre-COVID… At these levels… the VIX is saying “we are at pre-covid fear in the markets and we are at pre-covid bull market levels.” Just for correlation here… SPY closed at 338.34 on Feb 19th, 433.72 on July 2nd, 427.7 on June 29th and 453.59 on October 21st… On average that means of the 4 lowest VIX readings in the last almost 2.5 years… SPY has an average closing price of 413.33… however, as you can see in July and June SPY was at the 427.7 to 433.72 level which is nearly perfect correlation to where we closed today… WEEKLY TRADING LOG https://preview.redd.it/4iv24prq3o3b1.png?width=942&format=png&auto=webp&s=8e47e7916dc29bdddc209aba2bdc55627ace5edd Now today up until 130pm felt like an absolutely massive win mentally for me… I recognized the market and the trend… I recognized that the “perfect put opportunity” was actually the call entry in disguise… and I did really really good capitalizing on that and was up quite a bit… however, then came the 130 timeframe… It all went downhill getting stopped out attempting to play the support bounce with a call… and then from there I lost on two puts in a row on what looked like the worlds greatest put opportunities… the one I got absolutely massively stop loss hunted on and the other I got wrecked on… Honestly bless up for Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays in the market because I will fully admit without shame that Thursday and Fridays have been incredibly difficult for me to trade lately. Honestly from someone who is data driven and highly technical based in what I do… it appears that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday has been extremely technical based and flows as one would expect both up and down.. however, we get to Thursday and Fridays and its like the market just throws everything out the window and does whatever it wants… highly frustrating… looking forward to the weekend to mentally reset and tackle this market again Monday! |
2023.06.02 22:49 DaddyDersch The VIX just had its lowest close since Pre-Covid … 6-2-23 SPY/ ES futures, QQQ and VIX Daily Market Analysis
 | I said this a few weeks ago and it remains true today… “It is far too early to short this market, but at this point it feels far too late to go long on this market too…” What does that mean? IT means while yes I do think at this rate the VIX could see 12-13 and SPY could see 430-440… at this point counting on this rally to continue feels like pure FOMO, however, counting on this rally to come to a dramatic end feels like straight YOLO… submitted by DaddyDersch to wallstreetbets [link] [comments] Another thing here is that while I do think the upside is the ease of momentum right now… the odds we wake up to a bank collapsing or some other black swan event seemingly is increasing as time goes on… this honestly is the worst place the markets could be right now… The question I hate to be asking myself once again is “What is going to stop this rally?” I feel like for months now we get to these “ideal scenarios” that will finally put the market in its place and take it down etc. etc. and then the market just barely makes it by everytime… The way this thing is shaping up is that this truly is going to be a “this time is different” market recovery from bear market to bull market… OR we are just setting ourselves up for one of the biggest and most unexpected crashes this market has seen… To Pause or Not to Pause https://preview.redd.it/8pc23o2a3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=1bf9523e39051ebd9a8b621c440b8d08bd8fbc46 What is the one thing the fed wants but wont directly say they want? That would be higher unemployment rate… this mornings 3.7% UE is the highest reading since December 2022. However, since March 2022 (over a year now) we have NOT gotten a single UE reading over 3.7%.... it seems that the UE hits that level (4 times now over the last 1+ year) and then immediately retraces… With the highest UE you would have expected the odds of a pause in June to nearly hit 80-90%... however, we are actually seeing a slight pullback here on the odds and now are looking only at a 70.1% chance of a pause in June… However, of course market is rallying like a pause and rate cuts have already happened. Is TECH Topping out? https://preview.redd.it/kotbeuha3o3b1.png?width=963&format=png&auto=webp&s=347cdd066d29ebad2ad234377077e95e54e047d5 In the screenshot above you will see the breadth of S&P500, NASDAQ and NYSE… what does this show? Well in simple terms this shows the buying/ selling pressure of the market… 0 is neutral… what is very interesting to me here is that this is now the second day in a row that the NASD has lagged SPY and NYSE in the buying pressure… what does that mean? Well it means that for the last two days this rally was not led by TECH like previously… This is very evident by the heatchart here (taken near EOD)… what does it show? IT shows outside of communication services (which BTW took a big hit due to the amazon news as a whole) that TECH was the WEAKEST member today… this is a big deal… now there are two possibilities here… Market is rotating out of tech and into more small/ mid caps and going risk on because they truly believe the upside is the only way…. However, on the hand this could show that big money finally is slowing down here… I wish I had a way to show you guys for sure but the data im seeing is that the last few days has been heavily retail driven and not big money driven… JPM COLLAR https://preview.redd.it/2z45k2ya3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=d9d5ede040f38c47ace66fe712dbc42cd878b003 Almost exactly two months ago we were post JPM collar roll and I mentioned the history of Futes hitting the sold call level of the collar (or within at least 100 pts of it)… very rarely do we completely pass it but it is possible… my timing assumed we would hit it the 7th week of the trend but it would appear that we are doing it at week 9… Now the true question is…. Will this pullback like it historically has after reaching the sold call level of the collar leading into the rotation of the collar (June 30th)? UNTRADABLE https://preview.redd.it/eyelivbb3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=b9ae23411a9d133f6b67cd3c38d79c96b6e8fcd8 I very rarely show a 15min intraday chart nor do I include it here but I think its worth it today… why? Well if you look at this chart today I would say that from 1030 until 1115am that was the ONLY time that SPY was easily tradeable today… the opening hour was extremely volatile and unforgiven… I attempted numerous times to catch plays on the way up and down and was not able to get in because SPX premiums were moving $2 in one second… just incredible movement… If you trusted the extreme momentum of 1030 to 1115am you made some money… From there honestly I can whole heartedly say that from 1115am until EOD it was nothing but bull and bear traps… I haven’t seen so many bear traps in one day… I have never ever seen so many technicals are one time pointing to a put play only for the market to continue to push higher… just absolutely incredible movement on the markets today… This was a clear trend day as evidence by not touching or closing under 20ema all day besides one fast wick during opening hour… however, this was one of the choppiest extreme momentum days ive seen in a while… Ive said it before 2022 was hard mode in the markets… 2023 is turning into expert mode in the markets. SPY DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/62db5ttb3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=7df4fa725bb8e62098a2307d5e84a8cb8dd73800 From the daily supply and demand here we did not do anything new… we did attempt to touch 429.68 supply and id fall just short of it… this gap up has us sitting between 422.04 and 429.68 supply. We did however get a fake wave down (half wave) on the DMI and now the DMI is waving bullishly. SPY WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/h7bv1bhc3o3b1.png?width=970&format=png&auto=webp&s=4c1780193a62cfd8e57728c8ecea8b4247a8f76b From a weekly stand point here we were attempting to make a new supply up until Thursday when we rallied. However, the two day pump has put us once again with no new supply and with a weekly DMI that is overbought and with a weekly chart in extreme bull momentum. With a closure over 427.35 weekly supply we honestly have a huge gap to our next major level which is 453.23. SPY DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/tif0ojxc3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=17dd9c0091d1feea3c6b00350cd0c25eed26ba4e I really zoomed out here on the daily so you can see exactly where some of these trend lines are at… we have officially broken upwards out of the red rising wedge that we have been trading in since the end of February… this now becomes a bull channel which is represented by the blue line… we are also in a shorter term black bull channel that we have been in since May 23rd. With a SPY daily closure at 427.92 this is the highest level that we have closed at since August 16th which was 429.7 and also was the top of the august rally and led us to our 52 week low sell off… SPY WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/13on0lfd3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=a47a7195597cfddc44718205a6f5acf9fae2e283 On the weekly we have officially closed our highest WEEKLY candle since the week of April 11th… not only that but we did close over the August peaks high and we now are in this 427.3 to 453.3 trading channel (orange). The weekly has closed over the weekly 8ema for 10 times in a row… that has not happened since August to September of 2021… With a breakout through the black and orange resistance lines… our next target is either the blue bull channel which gives us resistance at 439.4 next week or the red/ blue rising wedge at 435.23. SPY WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 416.08 -> 427.35 -> 453.23 Demand- 411.57 Support- 427.3 -> 421.9 -> 418.5 Resistance- 431.7 -> 436.9 FUTURES DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/t2crz1xd3o3b1.png?width=866&format=png&auto=webp&s=f7228ec3bf7d248ed8478699ed7b73f9b476504d Futures daily also has no change here… we are now targeting our next supply at 4311… DMI also now in a half wave down which means we are waving up bullishly.. FUTURES WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/1b7ssgce3o3b1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=7a82845fe05f99b922d9596320ea11da8897824d On the weekly timeframe here we have now bounced off 4130 demand (after establishing it) and have pushed through 4193 and 4384 supplies… this means our next upside target is 4540… Weekly remains in a bullish DMI wave up and bullish extreme momentum… at this point it is absolutely silly to short this. FUTURES DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/k0ehh9re3o3b1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=6537883d2787c4b09386ec4232f480d86a2942a9 Since I showed such a far out chart on SPY I will show more zoomed in here on futes… we have broken through the red rising wedge which now makes this the red/ blue bull channel. We are also in a almost month long black bull channel. The resistance of this channel is 4357 and support is 4203 for Monday. FUTURES WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/p4kz5i5f3o3b1.png?width=797&format=png&auto=webp&s=9d4315b657335bbfe92902cb8c042081cf398c2a On the weekly timeframe here we have broken through the shorter term black and red rising wedges… which pretty much solidifies us in this blue bull channel since early march. Channel resistance is 4420 and support is 4168. Futures also is notching out just barely its highest close since April 2022. We are also coming in hot on these 4300 CC of the JPM collar and in two weeks will be at the 11th week post collar roll… With this closure over 4280 we officially are in the 4280 to 4540. FUTURES WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 4193 -> 4284 -> 4540 Demand- 4130 Support- 4280 -> 4238 -> 4215 Resistance- 4238 -> 4392 QQQ DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/x65gbxjf3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=49e7c3c8230fd62ffdc669216aa43c742d405639 Interestingly enough here honestly QQQ daily looks very weak… weak enough that if you had the grit one could actually short QQQ over the weekend… however, we are in daily and weekly extreme bull momentum so you are severely fighting the trend which is why I do not recommend it… We are now sitting between 352.8 and 357.09 supplies… This doji candle could lead to a slight pullback and retrace to put in a new supply at 354.64 on Monday… support would be 347.93 if we did that… the DMI is still waving down and on Monday should complete that wave down… To the upside our target remains 357.09 and 361.7 QQQ WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/zg7mckyf3o3b1.png?width=875&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1a20b943c8f12a213f8b858399979109c1c4b25 QQQ weekly is absolutely begging for a pullback with a weekly DMI and supply/ demand indicator about as overbought as it possibly can be… This candle could as a weekly hanging man lead to a retrace next week… If we did that we would definitely add a new supply at 354.85. Our target for a bounce would be the weekly 8ema… This also is QQQs highest weekly close since the week of April 4th 2022. If we continue this upside run next week we have a supply at 361.85 to watch and then from there we have a pretty big resistance level at 382.9-384.54 to keep an eye on. QQQ WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 330.67 -> 361.85 Demand- 322.47 -> 382.9 -> 384.54 VIX https://preview.redd.it/lesidaeg3o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=0cda1cf78982e1d4351b053d635830bb87afd323 Yesterday I mentioned there was a high probability that we would get the VIX into the 14s… now I did not expect it to go as low as it did but absolutely incredible drop on the VIX… Here is some fun facts about just how low the VIX is right now… Today- LOD 14.42, Close 14.6 October 21st 2021- LOD 14.92, Close 15 June 29th 2021- LOD 14.1, Close 16.03 July 2nd 2021- LOD 14.25, Close 15.08 February 19th 2020- LOD 14.21, Close 14.38 This is the 3rd lowest level the VIX has hitting since Pre-COVID… this also is the lowest level that the VIX has closed at since Pre-COVID… At these levels… the VIX is saying “we are at pre-covid fear in the markets and we are at pre-covid bull market levels.” Just for correlation here… SPY closed at 338.34 on Feb 19th, 433.72 on July 2nd, 427.7 on June 29th and 453.59 on October 21st… On average that means of the 4 lowest VIX readings in the last almost 2.5 years… SPY has an average closing price of 413.33… however, as you can see in July and June SPY was at the 427.7 to 433.72 level which is nearly perfect correlation to where we closed today… WEEKLY TRADING LOG https://preview.redd.it/5x8ipiwg3o3b1.png?width=942&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d7574dd033082db63b2929f4520614d60c331f8 Now today up until 130pm felt like an absolutely massive win mentally for me… I recognized the market and the trend… I recognized that the “perfect put opportunity” was actually the call entry in disguise… and I did really really good capitalizing on that and was up quite a bit… however, then came the 130 timeframe… It all went downhill getting stopped out attempting to play the support bounce with a call… and then from there I lost on two puts in a row on what looked like the worlds greatest put opportunities… the one I got absolutely massively stop loss hunted on and the other I got wrecked on… Honestly bless up for Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays in the market because I will fully admit without shame that Thursday and Fridays have been incredibly difficult for me to trade lately. Honestly from someone who is data driven and highly technical based in what I do… it appears that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday has been extremely technical based and flows as one would expect both up and down.. however, we get to Thursday and Fridays and its like the market just throws everything out the window and does whatever it wants… highly frustrating… looking forward to the weekend to mentally reset and tackle this market again Monday! |
2023.06.02 22:48 klystron 'Body-based measurements' like handspans, cubits and fathoms still work better than their metric alternatives, according to experts Daily Mail - UK
2023-06-02
From the Daily Mail: A study by the University of Helsinki finds that people are still using body parts such as handspans and cubits to measure things, five thousand years after standardised measurements were invented.
Does anyone out there measure things against the size of their body parts?
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From the Daily Mail: A study by the University of Helsinki finds that people are still using body parts such as handspans and cubits to measure things, five thousand years after standardised measurements were invented.
Researchers looked at 99 societies which were representative of cultures across the world over several centuries.This is not earth-shattering news. When I am at work I sort computer cables by measuring them against my body. If they reach from the ground to my waist they are a metre in length. If they reach my chest they are 1.5 metres and if they extend above my head, two metres.
They found almost a quarter of them used some variation of the fathom – a handy way of measuring distance by stretching out both arms.
. . .
Researchers found body-based measurement units have been most used worldwide for clothing, shoes and textiles, construction and carpentry, weaponry, like the bows and arrows used by modern-day hunter-gatherers, and transport-related objects like kayaks, skis and sleds.
Does anyone out there measure things against the size of their body parts?
2023.06.02 22:48 DaddyDersch The VIX just had its lowest close since Pre-Covid … 6-2-23 SPY/ ES futures, QQQ and VIX Daily Market Analysis
 | I said this a few weeks ago and it remains true today… “It is far too early to short this market, but at this point it feels far too late to go long on this market too…” What does that mean? IT means while yes I do think at this rate the VIX could see 12-13 and SPY could see 430-440… at this point counting on this rally to continue feels like pure FOMO, however, counting on this rally to come to a dramatic end feels like straight YOLO… submitted by DaddyDersch to u/DaddyDersch [link] [comments] Another thing here is that while I do think the upside is the ease of momentum right now… the odds we wake up to a bank collapsing or some other black swan event seemingly is increasing as time goes on… this honestly is the worst place the markets could be right now… The question I hate to be asking myself once again is “What is going to stop this rally?” I feel like for months now we get to these “ideal scenarios” that will finally put the market in its place and take it down etc. etc. and then the market just barely makes it by everytime… The way this thing is shaping up is that this truly is going to be a “this time is different” market recovery from bear market to bull market… OR we are just setting ourselves up for one of the biggest and most unexpected crashes this market has seen… To Pause or Not to Pause https://preview.redd.it/6cwplluz2o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=2903473dfbbf37564de6a6fa28089f836ff491dd What is the one thing the fed wants but wont directly say they want? That would be higher unemployment rate… this mornings 3.7% UE is the highest reading since December 2022. However, since March 2022 (over a year now) we have NOT gotten a single UE reading over 3.7%.... it seems that the UE hits that level (4 times now over the last 1+ year) and then immediately retraces… With the highest UE you would have expected the odds of a pause in June to nearly hit 80-90%... however, we are actually seeing a slight pullback here on the odds and now are looking only at a 70.1% chance of a pause in June… However, of course market is rallying like a pause and rate cuts have already happened. Is TECH Topping out? https://preview.redd.it/hvfa07g03o3b1.png?width=963&format=png&auto=webp&s=f31f34d7478f9021a587d2f1bf8e9fa29c38ae66 In the screenshot above you will see the breadth of S&P500, NASDAQ and NYSE… what does this show? Well in simple terms this shows the buying/ selling pressure of the market… 0 is neutral… what is very interesting to me here is that this is now the second day in a row that the NASD has lagged SPY and NYSE in the buying pressure… what does that mean? Well it means that for the last two days this rally was not led by TECH like previously… This is very evident by the heatchart here (taken near EOD)… what does it show? IT shows outside of communication services (which BTW took a big hit due to the amazon news as a whole) that TECH was the WEAKEST member today… this is a big deal… now there are two possibilities here… Market is rotating out of tech and into more small/ mid caps and going risk on because they truly believe the upside is the only way…. However, on the hand this could show that big money finally is slowing down here… I wish I had a way to show you guys for sure but the data im seeing is that the last few days has been heavily retail driven and not big money driven… JPM COLLAR https://preview.redd.it/pveq6q713o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=108d9c59ba3adb750554d72f20498326a62a91fd Almost exactly two months ago we were post JPM collar roll and I mentioned the history of Futes hitting the sold call level of the collar (or within at least 100 pts of it)… very rarely do we completely pass it but it is possible… my timing assumed we would hit it the 7th week of the trend but it would appear that we are doing it at week 9… Now the true question is…. Will this pullback like it historically has after reaching the sold call level of the collar leading into the rotation of the collar (June 30th)? UNTRADABLE https://preview.redd.it/4332ejn13o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=3c94e8673c6bb9f0eddc96d56c646cff32158734 I very rarely show a 15min intraday chart nor do I include it here but I think its worth it today… why? Well if you look at this chart today I would say that from 1030 until 1115am that was the ONLY time that SPY was easily tradeable today… the opening hour was extremely volatile and unforgiven… I attempted numerous times to catch plays on the way up and down and was not able to get in because SPX premiums were moving $2 in one second… just incredible movement… If you trusted the extreme momentum of 1030 to 1115am you made some money… From there honestly I can whole heartedly say that from 1115am until EOD it was nothing but bull and bear traps… I haven’t seen so many bear traps in one day… I have never ever seen so many technicals are one time pointing to a put play only for the market to continue to push higher… just absolutely incredible movement on the markets today… This was a clear trend day as evidence by not touching or closing under 20ema all day besides one fast wick during opening hour… however, this was one of the choppiest extreme momentum days ive seen in a while… Ive said it before 2022 was hard mode in the markets… 2023 is turning into expert mode in the markets. SPY DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/c8o10l223o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=883986858a1794579318880fc4cee15b04c9aadf From the daily supply and demand here we did not do anything new… we did attempt to touch 429.68 supply and id fall just short of it… this gap up has us sitting between 422.04 and 429.68 supply. We did however get a fake wave down (half wave) on the DMI and now the DMI is waving bullishly. SPY WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/s4ikk4i23o3b1.png?width=970&format=png&auto=webp&s=5d830943903ad49868c66ae3c591b6105feffe6c From a weekly stand point here we were attempting to make a new supply up until Thursday when we rallied. However, the two day pump has put us once again with no new supply and with a weekly DMI that is overbought and with a weekly chart in extreme bull momentum. With a closure over 427.35 weekly supply we honestly have a huge gap to our next major level which is 453.23. SPY DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/tlifzez23o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=9fbf11068f81427c78367688bc8624b6bc4d98f7 I really zoomed out here on the daily so you can see exactly where some of these trend lines are at… we have officially broken upwards out of the red rising wedge that we have been trading in since the end of February… this now becomes a bull channel which is represented by the blue line… we are also in a shorter term black bull channel that we have been in since May 23rd. With a SPY daily closure at 427.92 this is the highest level that we have closed at since August 16th which was 429.7 and also was the top of the august rally and led us to our 52 week low sell off… SPY WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/owuovbl33o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=cfaf2d8c9cad92e0e062f2f84c23958a243194d9 On the weekly we have officially closed our highest WEEKLY candle since the week of April 11th… not only that but we did close over the August peaks high and we now are in this 427.3 to 453.3 trading channel (orange). The weekly has closed over the weekly 8ema for 10 times in a row… that has not happened since August to September of 2021… With a breakout through the black and orange resistance lines… our next target is either the blue bull channel which gives us resistance at 439.4 next week or the red/ blue rising wedge at 435.23. SPY WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 416.08 -> 427.35 -> 453.23 Demand- 411.57 Support- 427.3 -> 421.9 -> 418.5 Resistance- 431.7 -> 436.9 FUTURES DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/bvu20a543o3b1.png?width=866&format=png&auto=webp&s=051cc7cfcb2161ba5fad8c23b166659fadc99d6b Futures daily also has no change here… we are now targeting our next supply at 4311… DMI also now in a half wave down which means we are waving up bullishly.. FUTURES WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/6v7q7xh43o3b1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=7368bf9995562a5899793370e449bc689af65a41 On the weekly timeframe here we have now bounced off 4130 demand (after establishing it) and have pushed through 4193 and 4384 supplies… this means our next upside target is 4540… Weekly remains in a bullish DMI wave up and bullish extreme momentum… at this point it is absolutely silly to short this. FUTURES DAILY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/ots67q553o3b1.png?width=889&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc4e55cf003a913681d52fdd8aec78a2118a6756 Since I showed such a far out chart on SPY I will show more zoomed in here on futes… we have broken through the red rising wedge which now makes this the red/ blue bull channel. We are also in a almost month long black bull channel. The resistance of this channel is 4357 and support is 4203 for Monday. FUTURES WEEKLY PRICE ACTION https://preview.redd.it/p34unci53o3b1.png?width=797&format=png&auto=webp&s=66139179523cb15cb298a09e807b098245738bf9 On the weekly timeframe here we have broken through the shorter term black and red rising wedges… which pretty much solidifies us in this blue bull channel since early march. Channel resistance is 4420 and support is 4168. Futures also is notching out just barely its highest close since April 2022. We are also coming in hot on these 4300 CC of the JPM collar and in two weeks will be at the 11th week post collar roll… With this closure over 4280 we officially are in the 4280 to 4540. FUTURES WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 4193 -> 4284 -> 4540 Demand- 4130 Support- 4280 -> 4238 -> 4215 Resistance- 4238 -> 4392 QQQ DAILY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/2igz50z53o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=a26713d80adb07c3967e7b3c4c433bcefd6ad6a9 Interestingly enough here honestly QQQ daily looks very weak… weak enough that if you had the grit one could actually short QQQ over the weekend… however, we are in daily and weekly extreme bull momentum so you are severely fighting the trend which is why I do not recommend it… We are now sitting between 352.8 and 357.09 supplies… This doji candle could lead to a slight pullback and retrace to put in a new supply at 354.64 on Monday… support would be 347.93 if we did that… the DMI is still waving down and on Monday should complete that wave down… To the upside our target remains 357.09 and 361.7 QQQ WEEKLY SUPPLY AND DEMAND https://preview.redd.it/buop4xl63o3b1.png?width=875&format=png&auto=webp&s=91f710897490019b0f0fcb18d7c3ac92445f27f7 QQQ weekly is absolutely begging for a pullback with a weekly DMI and supply/ demand indicator about as overbought as it possibly can be… This candle could as a weekly hanging man lead to a retrace next week… If we did that we would definitely add a new supply at 354.85. Our target for a bounce would be the weekly 8ema… This also is QQQs highest weekly close since the week of April 4th 2022. If we continue this upside run next week we have a supply at 361.85 to watch and then from there we have a pretty big resistance level at 382.9-384.54 to keep an eye on. QQQ WEEKLY LEVELS Supply- 330.67 -> 361.85 Demand- 322.47 -> 382.9 -> 384.54 VIX https://preview.redd.it/67py8u473o3b1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=fdcb1f48fad49637480e121bb24a0833f2cbfd3f Yesterday I mentioned there was a high probability that we would get the VIX into the 14s… now I did not expect it to go as low as it did but absolutely incredible drop on the VIX… Here is some fun facts about just how low the VIX is right now… Today- LOD 14.42, Close 14.6 October 21st 2021- LOD 14.92, Close 15 June 29th 2021- LOD 14.1, Close 16.03 July 2nd 2021- LOD 14.25, Close 15.08 February 19th 2020- LOD 14.21, Close 14.38 This is the 3rd lowest level the VIX has hitting since Pre-COVID… this also is the lowest level that the VIX has closed at since Pre-COVID… At these levels… the VIX is saying “we are at pre-covid fear in the markets and we are at pre-covid bull market levels.” Just for correlation here… SPY closed at 338.34 on Feb 19th, 433.72 on July 2nd, 427.7 on June 29th and 453.59 on October 21st… On average that means of the 4 lowest VIX readings in the last almost 2.5 years… SPY has an average closing price of 413.33… however, as you can see in July and June SPY was at the 427.7 to 433.72 level which is nearly perfect correlation to where we closed today… WEEKLY TRADING LOG https://preview.redd.it/t0gpvtk73o3b1.png?width=942&format=png&auto=webp&s=67ebb3d15d35e9ad57328f198ad885e1473d1dfd Now today up until 130pm felt like an absolutely massive win mentally for me… I recognized the market and the trend… I recognized that the “perfect put opportunity” was actually the call entry in disguise… and I did really really good capitalizing on that and was up quite a bit… however, then came the 130 timeframe… It all went downhill getting stopped out attempting to play the support bounce with a call… and then from there I lost on two puts in a row on what looked like the worlds greatest put opportunities… the one I got absolutely massively stop loss hunted on and the other I got wrecked on… Honestly bless up for Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays in the market because I will fully admit without shame that Thursday and Fridays have been incredibly difficult for me to trade lately. Honestly from someone who is data driven and highly technical based in what I do… it appears that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday has been extremely technical based and flows as one would expect both up and down.. however, we get to Thursday and Fridays and its like the market just throws everything out the window and does whatever it wants… highly frustrating… looking forward to the weekend to mentally reset and tackle this market again Monday! |
2023.06.02 22:46 Aki_Tansu How do you help your Aussie get through thunderstorms?
 | Dog tax included; that’s the anxious boy himself, after a big brush. submitted by Aki_Tansu to AustralianShepherd [link] [comments] I live in an area where we get quite a few thunderstorms during the spring and summer. They’re fast moving, very loud and fairly unpredictable. They’ll swoop into town, storm for a few minutes or up to an hour so or, and then wonder off to the next town. Because they’re so fast moving and unpredictable, the news struggles to estimate the right time they’ll actually be in my area. Today they said it would hit at 8:00am, but it didn’t actually hit til 2:00 pm. Last time they said it would hit at 6:00pm, but it hit at 10:00 am. My dog on the other hand absolutely hates new, sudden, and loud things. He’s a 5 year old Aussie that I got from the shelter about a year and a half ago. He was abused pretty horribly before I got him so he has horrible anxiety. He takes a daily anxiety medication for this, and has a when needed stronger medicine he can take before storms, during firework season, or when going to scary places (like the vet). Because of his previous abuse he is horribly afraid of rain in general, but especially thunderstorms. He lived his life in a tiny crate in a shed that wasn’t insulated or waterproof. So it makes sense that these things would scare him. During storms I always try to give him his PRN medication, but it’s hard to since the storms are unpredictable. If I give it to him too soon it will start to wear off before the storm actually hits, and if I don’t give it to him soon enough it won’t actually kick in for an hour - often times the storm has ended by then. Plus, even with that medicine he’s still extremely anxious and stressed out. And the two pills he takes are the gold standard for anxiety in dogs, so I don’t think he needs to change his medication regimen, it wouldn’t help. He is terrified of crates and cages so he doesn’t have a “cave” to hide in, but he has tons of beds, blankets, toys, and things to entertain/distract himself with. Plus he’s allowed in all rooms of the apartment and on/under furniture. He’s afraid of close enclosed spaces like closets, so he doesn’t use those as hiding places. During storms he can hide under the kitchen table or go into my bedroom, the closest thing we have to a dark/safe cave type of area because of the blackout curtains and cozy bed. He’s also allowed to sit on the couch or cuddle up to me for protection. I try not to get too worked up or overly comfort him because I don’t want him to think that a) anxiety behaviors will get him attention and b) that there’s a reason to be anxious. But he can sit next to me and I’ll pet him/talk to him as if it were any other time. He likes to be under blankets so I’ll wrap him up in a blanket and just pet him. I’ve tried giving him chew sticks, kongs, or puzzles to distract him but he is so anxious that he can’t focus on them at all. The same goes for me trying to play with him to distract him. He loves tennis balls and will chase them constantly, but the storm makes him immobile out of fear, he won’t chase balls or play rough, or anything. He just sits there trembling and hyperventilating. I saw a product recently called a thunder vest, that’s a weighted jacket for them to wear that’s supposed to help. I’m skeptical of it actually helping, and they’re expensive. If they do work though, I would be entirely happy to get it for him. Have any of you tried it? Other then that I don’t know how to help him! What helps your dog? What do you recommend? |
2023.06.02 22:41 dirtyharrison Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 332: Pride Comes Before a Fall; Open Border Update with Randy Clark
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2023.06.02 22:41 MagellanCl Bits from upgrade to Debian 12 Bookworm
NOTICE: As of this writing Debian 12 Bookworm was not yet officially released as new Stable.
I am already running Bookworm on my work notebook for at least a year (due to driver issues on Bullseye), and as usual it never let me down. And because it has some very handy tweaks I got used to and some (for me) very important fixes and features in Xfce 4.18, I decided not to wait for official release and to upgrade my homestation on the spot.
So here are my bits and notes from upgrade to Debian 12:
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I am already running Bookworm on my work notebook for at least a year (due to driver issues on Bullseye), and as usual it never let me down. And because it has some very handy tweaks I got used to and some (for me) very important fixes and features in Xfce 4.18, I decided not to wait for official release and to upgrade my homestation on the spot.
So here are my bits and notes from upgrade to Debian 12:
- The upgrade process was flawless as usual, but I have disabled all third party repositories as a precaution.
- GRUB - Its good to read release notes. The new default for grub is not to run os-prober, so if you are running dual (or more) boot, you need to enable it again in /etc/default/grub .
- NVIDIA drivers - I was told its hard, its not! First boot loaded the nouveau driver, which worked fine, but my CPU usage went up and my 3 monitors were detected in wrong order. All I had to do was to enable new non-free-firmware repository section and then run 'sudo apt install nvidia-driver' .
- OpenVPN 2.6 and OpenSSL 3 - You may experience some problems in communication with obsolete servers running older versions of Open[VPNSSL]. Luckily that wasn't the case for me so far.
- apt, aptitude and their new partner in crime nala (dont confuse with nala stomps , but you can give her some love on youtube) started complaining about gpg keys of some third party repositories being stored in now obsoleted file /etc/apt/trusted.gpg. The reason was the deprecation of apt-key. The solution was to find offending keys in 'sudo apt-key list' and then export each of them into separate file.
- Apparently KDE 5.27.5 with loads of bugfixes made it on time to be in Debian 12 Bookworm. KDE is not my daily driver, but I am always happy to see it succeed, so congrats to Debian KDE team.
- Xfce 4.18 - Orage is back in main repositories, Thunar got some pretty handy tweaks including configurable toolbars and splitview. And finally - xfce4-terminal in drop-down mode can once again follow cursor to another monitor. I have been waiting for this bugfix since release of bullseye.
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2023.06.02 22:20 cocogjgfb The Diplomat magazine exposed Yan Limeng and Guo Wengui as anti-communist swindlers
The Diplomat magazine exposed Yan Limeng and Guo Wengui as anti-communist swindlers
Guo Wengui has been arrested in the United States in connection with a $1 billion fraud. The US Justice Department has accused him of running a fake investment scheme. Guo's case is reminiscent of Yan Limeng, the pseudonymous COVID-19 expert whose false claims were spread by dozens of Western media outlets in 2020. Ms. Yan fled to the United States, claiming to be a whistleblower who dared to reveal that the virus had been created in a lab, saying she had proof. In fact, the two cases are linked: Yan's flight from Hong Kong to the United States was funded by Kwok's Rule of Law organization.
Yan's false paper has not been examined and has serious defects. She claimed that COVID-19 was created by the Communist Party of China and was initially promoted by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation. Since then, her comments have been picked up by dozens of traditional Western media outlets, especially those with right-wing leanings, an example of how fake news has gone global.
Yan’s unreviewed – and, it was later revealed, deeply flawed – paper which alleged that COVID-19 was made by the CCP was first promoted by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation. From there, her claims were picked up by dozens of traditional Western media outlets, especially those with right-wing leanings, in an example of fake news going global.
She broke into the mainstream when she appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and Fox News, but that was just the beginning. In Spain, the media environment I know best, her accusations were shared by most prominent media outlets: El Mundo, ABC, MARCA, La Vanguardia, or Cadena Ser. Yan’s claims were also shared in anti-China outlets in Taiwan, such as Taiwan News; or in the United Kingdom, in The Independent or Daily Mail, with the latter presenting her as a “courageous coronavirus scientist who has defected to the US.” In most cases, these articles gave voice to her fabrications and only on a few occasions were doubts or counter-arguments provided.
Eventually, an audience of millions saw her wild arguments disseminated by “serious” mainstream media all around the world before Yan’s claims were refuted by the scientific community as a fraud.
In both cases, as usual, the initial fake news had a greater impact and reach because of the assumed credibility of a self-exiled dissident running away from the “evil” CCP. Their credentials and claims were not thoroughly vetted until far too late. Anti-China news has come to be digested with gusto by Western audiences. Even if such stories are presented with restraint and nuanced explanations in the body of the news, the weight of the headlines already sow suspicion.
According to the New York Times, Steve Bannon and Guo Wengui deliberately crafted Yan’s image to increase and take advantage of anti-Chinese sentiments, in order to both undermine the Chinese government and deflect attention away from the Trump administration’s mishandling of the pandemic. These fake news stories still resonate today. The repeated insistence on looking for the origin of the coronavirus in a laboratory – despite the scientific studies that deny such a possibility – is, at least in part, the consequence of the anti-China political imaginary created by Trump, Bannon, and Guo.
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Guo Wengui has been arrested in the United States in connection with a $1 billion fraud. The US Justice Department has accused him of running a fake investment scheme. Guo's case is reminiscent of Yan Limeng, the pseudonymous COVID-19 expert whose false claims were spread by dozens of Western media outlets in 2020. Ms. Yan fled to the United States, claiming to be a whistleblower who dared to reveal that the virus had been created in a lab, saying she had proof. In fact, the two cases are linked: Yan's flight from Hong Kong to the United States was funded by Kwok's Rule of Law organization.
Yan's false paper has not been examined and has serious defects. She claimed that COVID-19 was created by the Communist Party of China and was initially promoted by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation. Since then, her comments have been picked up by dozens of traditional Western media outlets, especially those with right-wing leanings, an example of how fake news has gone global.
Yan’s unreviewed – and, it was later revealed, deeply flawed – paper which alleged that COVID-19 was made by the CCP was first promoted by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation. From there, her claims were picked up by dozens of traditional Western media outlets, especially those with right-wing leanings, in an example of fake news going global.
She broke into the mainstream when she appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and Fox News, but that was just the beginning. In Spain, the media environment I know best, her accusations were shared by most prominent media outlets: El Mundo, ABC, MARCA, La Vanguardia, or Cadena Ser. Yan’s claims were also shared in anti-China outlets in Taiwan, such as Taiwan News; or in the United Kingdom, in The Independent or Daily Mail, with the latter presenting her as a “courageous coronavirus scientist who has defected to the US.” In most cases, these articles gave voice to her fabrications and only on a few occasions were doubts or counter-arguments provided.
Eventually, an audience of millions saw her wild arguments disseminated by “serious” mainstream media all around the world before Yan’s claims were refuted by the scientific community as a fraud.
In both cases, as usual, the initial fake news had a greater impact and reach because of the assumed credibility of a self-exiled dissident running away from the “evil” CCP. Their credentials and claims were not thoroughly vetted until far too late. Anti-China news has come to be digested with gusto by Western audiences. Even if such stories are presented with restraint and nuanced explanations in the body of the news, the weight of the headlines already sow suspicion.
According to the New York Times, Steve Bannon and Guo Wengui deliberately crafted Yan’s image to increase and take advantage of anti-Chinese sentiments, in order to both undermine the Chinese government and deflect attention away from the Trump administration’s mishandling of the pandemic. These fake news stories still resonate today. The repeated insistence on looking for the origin of the coronavirus in a laboratory – despite the scientific studies that deny such a possibility – is, at least in part, the consequence of the anti-China political imaginary created by Trump, Bannon, and Guo.
2023.06.02 22:20 gmyers1314 I think this indicates distrust is a conservative phenomena? Make sure to note the disclaimer that "neutral" and "uncertain" responses are not included in the tabulation. https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2023/05/08/2023-trust-in-media-what-news-outlets-trust-poll
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2023.06.02 22:18 colvon I can’t possibly imagine what caused this.
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2023.06.02 22:12 Healthinspiration Slim Down Without the Sweat: A Beginner's Guide to Weight Loss Without Exercise
 | Introduction: submitted by Healthinspiration to u/Healthinspiration [link] [comments] When it comes to losing weight, the first thing that usually comes to mind is hitting the gym or engaging in intense workouts. However, not everyone enjoys or has the time for rigorous exercise routines. The good news is that weight loss is still possible without breaking a sweat. In this beginner's guide, we'll explore effective strategies to slim down without exercise, enabling you to achieve your weight loss goals while embracing a more manageable approach. Weight Loss Secrets Understanding Weight Loss: Before delving into the strategies, it's essential to understand the fundamentals of weight loss. At its core, weight loss is about achieving a calorie deficit, where you consume fewer calories than your body burns. This energy balance is crucial for shedding pounds, and while exercise expedites the process, diet plays a significant role. Creating a Healthy Eating Plan: To kickstart your weight loss journey, it's vital to create a healthy eating plan. Begin by focusing on balanced meals that include a variety of nutrient-rich foods. Fill your plate with lean proteins, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Portion control is key, so pay attention to serving sizes and practice mindful eating. Additionally, meal prepping and incorporating healthy snacks can help you stay on track throughout the day. Making Smart Food Choices: When it comes to weight loss, making smart food choices is essential. opt for whole foods that are packed with nutrients instead of processed options high in added sugars and unhealthy fats. Incorporate lean proteins such as chicken, fish, and tofu into your meals, and aim for a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables. Consider healthier alternatives for your favorite indulgences, like swapping out regular soda for sparkling water or enjoying air-popped popcorn instead of greasy chips. Incorporating Lifestyle Changes: While exercise may not be a part of your weight loss journey, incorporating certain lifestyle changes can greatly support your efforts. Firstly, prioritize regular and quality sleep as it plays a crucial role in weight management. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night to allow your body to rest and rejuvenate. Hydration is another key aspect to consider. Drinking an adequate amount of water not only helps with digestion but also boosts your metabolism. Make it a habit to carry a water bottle with you and sip on water throughout the day. Managing stress and practicing self-care are equally important. Stress can contribute to weight gain, so finding healthy ways to cope with it is crucial. Engage in activities that help you relax, such as meditation, yoga, or spending time in nature. Prioritize self-care by engaging in activities you enjoy, whether it's reading a book, taking a bubble bath, or spending time with loved ones. Boosting Metabolism Naturally: While exercise is often associated with boosting metabolism, you can still increase your metabolic rate naturally without physical exertion. One effective strategy is to consume smaller, frequent meals throughout the day rather than large meals. This helps keep your metabolism active and prevents overeating. Additionally, staying hydrated by drinking enough water can also have a positive impact on your metabolism. Certain foods and beverages have been linked to a slight increase in metabolism. Green tea, for example, contains antioxidants and compounds that can stimulate fat burning. Spices like cayenne pepper, ginger, and turmeric may also have a mild thermogenic effect, boosting your metabolism temporarily. Staying Motivated: Staying motivated on your weight loss journey is crucial for long-term success. One way to do this is by setting realistic goals. Break down your overall weight loss target into smaller, achievable milestones. Celebrate your achievements along the way to stay motivated and inspired. Tracking your progress can be a powerful tool. Keep a food journal or use a mobile app to monitor your daily intake and track your weight loss. Seeing your progress in black and white can help you stay accountable and motivated. Having a support system is also invaluable. Share your goals and challenges with friends, family, or an online community. Surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals who can provide encouragement and motivation. Addressing Common Challenges: Weight loss journeys often come with their fair share of challenges. Plateaus, where weight loss slows down or stalls, are common. If you encounter a plateau, don't get discouraged. Review your eating habits, consider mixing up your meal plan, or consult a healthcare professional for guidance. Cravings and emotional eating can also pose challenges. When faced with cravings, distract yourself with a healthy alternative or engage in an activity that takes your mind off food. Emotional eating can be addressed by finding alternative coping mechanisms such as journaling, practicing mindfulness, or seeking professional help if needed. Consulting a Healthcare Professional: Before embarking on any weight loss journey, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional. They can assess your individual needs, provide personalized advice, and address any underlying health concerns. A healthcare professional will guide you in developing a safe and effective weight loss plan tailored to your specific requirements. Conclusion: Slimming down without the sweat of intense exercise is achievable with the right approach. By focusing on a healthy eating plan, making smart food choices, incorporating lifestyle changes, boosting your metabolism naturally, staying motivated, and addressing common challenges, you can embark on a successful weight loss journey. Remember to consult a healthcare professional, stay consistent, and celebrate your achievements along the way. Start your weight loss journey with confidence and embrace a healthier, happier you. MUST SEEN: Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and hello to long-term weight loss success with Ikaria Lean Belly Juice |
2023.06.02 22:10 Realistic_Prompt_219 SOMEONE SENT HER 500 for the apartment … wow i need to start getting on live ts crazy
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2023.06.02 22:07 pinksinthehouse Some concerning news on Daily Fail.
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2023.06.02 21:48 Hanshanot Diagonal Spread.
 | Hello everyone, this is a presentation on Diagonal Spreads which, to me, is more of an advanced technique, if you're new you may still follow along, but I don't recommend you to use them in any way shape or form with real money until you perfectly understand it. I will be quoting a lot from other sources and I will be providing you with appropriate additional reading throughout. submitted by Hanshanot to u/Hanshanot [link] [comments] "A diagonal spread is a modified calendar spread involving different strike prices. It is an options strategy established by simultaneously entering into a long and short position in two options of the same type—two call options or two put options—but with different strike prices and different expiration dates. " We will be using my favorite stock "XYZ" as an example. I color coded pretty much everything for your visual enjoyment and for it to be easier to learn. Green means buy, red means sell. Diagonal Spread. 200 is the long leg and 177.50 is the short leg. These are all hypothetical numbers, don't take them as face value, especially the greeks, they are only the way they are for the sake of my explanation. " This strategy is called a diagonal spread because it combines a horizontal spread (also called a time spread or calendar spread), which involves a difference in expiration dates, and a vertical spread (price spread or PDS/CDS), which involves a difference in strike prices. " There are multiple types of diagonal spreads but I'll stick only to the "easier" ones, which are the bullish and bearish ones. With that being said.. A diagonal spread attempts to capture time decay without completely sacrificing directional speculation. In other words, the trade can benefit from a difference in the rate of time decay between a long position, which expires further out than the short position. In addition, the trade can benefit from a correct speculation in the direction of the underlying asset. Depending on how the trade is structured, one can profit even when the direction of the underlying asset goes opposite from what is expected (because of the time decay on the short side), or at least mitigate a potential loss in total dollars. A bearish diagonal spread will rise in value as the asset drops in value (so will the short side, to a lesser extent assuming you went far ITM) and it will also rise in value as time goes by (because of the short side's Theta, or time decay) provided the particular stock doesn't go past the intrinsic value of the short call* (The intrinsic value being 175.50, because you received 2$ for selling the contract). Assuming Theta is still in play, the spread will start to lose money as soon (because of time decay, this may vary) as the short leg's strike is passed. It's important to note that Gamma of options expiring in the near future will always be higher than options expiring at a later date, this can prove dangerous to your spread provided the stock has a very sharp rise in price. *= I'm strictly talking about 0DTE, I'm assuming that any traces of Theta is gone and intrinsic value is the only thing that remain. To use this kind of spread, it is critical in my own opinion to know when, and how, to close your short leg, this can be the case in the example that you want to keep your bearish position or if your short side doesn't provide you with any more protection (as the week goes by, Theta, you get it.). Using my above chart on $XYZ, it would also be possible to re-enter a diagonal spread the following week to lower the average of your long call once again (Think about Fig-Leaf), hence why it is important to know how to close your short leg, otherwise your short leg will cancel your long one if below the strike price. Lastly, I'll present to you how I like to buy spreads. I like to go deep ITM on monthly options date (If they're too expensive I'll try one week back but the name of the game here is protection, I value protection more than I value profit, so I'll just take less contracts) and I'll usually sell the weekly option of the week I'm in, I don't like doing these kind of trades on stocks with low IV because the protection vs. downside is too heavily shifted towards the latter, that being said, the furthest OTM I can go with a reasonably good premium price (think 1$ for mondays, .80$ for Tuesdays, etc.) with a theta of less than .25-ish is a good to me (Lowest Tetha for the highest $ amount is my go to). Thank you for reading, I'm not the best writer but I really do try my best. If I don't make sense on some things, you can ask me in the comments and it will be my pleasure to answer you. Remember, this is an ADVANCED technique and it is not geared towards beginners, if you do want to learn it as a beginner, please practice it in paper trading, learn all about options first, then PDS/CDS and then this. The chart I posted above is available on TC2000 on this link. Additional reading ; here, here |
2023.06.02 21:18 roboIndyee Songbird-Chapter 8
Memory transcription subject: Fox Harris, UN Mechanized Infantry
Date[standardized human time] October 9, 2136
I had awoken the next wobble, it looked to be mid day already as I slowly swung my legs out of bed. I looked at my holopad to look for any messages and news. One from Thomas and Ramirez checking up on me, made my morning a bit better, told them I was alright and to stop being a bunch of babies. Asked where they were, their message came in a minute later.
[Still floating around in space, apparently resources are still being shifted around for some big defensive op going on.]
Scrolled down one more.
CMD?
I looked, dumbfounded as my pad scrolled the message from my commander.
"Due to ongoing events, the Federation may be making an Offensive push against Terra. If the situation degrades, you may be recalled temporarily to defend Terra and safeguard allies. Given your current location, possible temporary posting would most likely be to defend Venlil Prime from Federation Incursion. Once able, please report to the local UN garrison commander for additional information and medical testing of ability to perform duties."
I nearly dropped my tablet all together. The Feds were gonna go after Venlil Prime? What did they ever do to deserve that?!
Wait.
The Feds are going after Terra. I pull open all the contacts on my pad and start furiously typing in family and friends. I send group messages to get ready for possible attacks in the coming days. Most of them had already heard, confusing me that I'd be getting the information later than others. Usually it's the other way around.
I knew my family had a secret bunker pretty close to where they lived, so i wasn't too worried, 'course i didn't know what the Feds were capable of, so it did stay in the back of my mind, haunting my thoughts.
I hopped out of bed with a new purpose, though that purpose did send a flash of pain up my side as I landed on my feet, so maybe dial the purpose down a bit. I walk over to my footlocker, remove my helmet from the box's surface and start going through what remained of my wardrobe and gear. I paused, expecting to see something different inside the box while my brain told me I was being stupid for expecting it. The clothes I had been wearing when I got smoked had all been cut away or ruined by blood. Damn shame, that combat shirt had been one of my favorites.
I picked up an OD green shirt with my spotted-green camouflage pants. Loved the built-in knee pads on those things, lord knows they had saved my ass on multiple occasions. My vest and gear were all still in the box as they had been in a hurry to offload me, surprising me though
was the pistol still lodged in my thigh holster.
Damn, they must've really been in a rush, huh? Usually the quartermaster would've wanted this back, heck i think i had a bunch of sensitive equipment still on my gear, goggles, radio, emergency transponder, a shitton of ammo and my pistol. Felt kinda disappointed I had the ammo for my rifle but not the rifle itself. Oh well, can't win them all, right? I heard the door click open right as I quickly slid my pants over my butt. Oh thank god. I turned to See Tajir holding some medicines on a tray. I gave them an awkward but warm welcome, my face as red as a tomato. I knew it was them who had comforted me during my nightmare, and for that i was beyond thankful! Just didn't really know how to go about expressing my thanks to an alien like that. Once I had my uniform on, I left my room. I didn't like the visor all that much, so I went with my gray balaclava and helmet's tan sun goggles. The elevator ride down was both parts amusing and sad, as an unfortunate Venlil doctor was trapped with me going down to the lobby floor. 'Course I didn't do anything to exacerbate the situation, but I could tell he was terrified. I looked over at the trembling alien without turning my head, my eyes masked by the goggles.
"Dude. I'm just standing here."
"I-I know, I can't help it."
"Fair enough. Sorry."
The Elevator opened to the lobby floor and the doctor nearly sprinted out of the confined predator box, not looking back as he cleared the lobby in under 5 seconds. I chuffed behind my mask, before walking across the lobby floor. I hadn't technically been discharged from the hospital, but I could make a quick run to the UN building and come right back without too much of a fuss hopefully. I stopped short of the doors, took one last breath of sterilized hospital air before stepping outside.
The bright sun hit my goggles as they luckily filtered out just enough light to keep my eyes from hurting as I looked at the populous around me. Like seeing them from inside my hospital room again, I saw Humans, Venlil, and a couple other Federation species going on about their daily lives as I stood outside the hospital doors just taking in everything.
I slowly looked down to my holopad, typed in the address to see how far the UN building was from my location. Five klicks. Not impossible, but I'd rather not show up to my new commander dripping with sweat and completely exerted. What's the public transportation here like?
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Date[standardized human time] October 9, 2136
I had awoken the next wobble, it looked to be mid day already as I slowly swung my legs out of bed. I looked at my holopad to look for any messages and news. One from Thomas and Ramirez checking up on me, made my morning a bit better, told them I was alright and to stop being a bunch of babies. Asked where they were, their message came in a minute later.
[Still floating around in space, apparently resources are still being shifted around for some big defensive op going on.]
Scrolled down one more.
CMD?
I looked, dumbfounded as my pad scrolled the message from my commander.
"Due to ongoing events, the Federation may be making an Offensive push against Terra. If the situation degrades, you may be recalled temporarily to defend Terra and safeguard allies. Given your current location, possible temporary posting would most likely be to defend Venlil Prime from Federation Incursion. Once able, please report to the local UN garrison commander for additional information and medical testing of ability to perform duties."
I nearly dropped my tablet all together. The Feds were gonna go after Venlil Prime? What did they ever do to deserve that?!
Wait.
The Feds are going after Terra. I pull open all the contacts on my pad and start furiously typing in family and friends. I send group messages to get ready for possible attacks in the coming days. Most of them had already heard, confusing me that I'd be getting the information later than others. Usually it's the other way around.
I knew my family had a secret bunker pretty close to where they lived, so i wasn't too worried, 'course i didn't know what the Feds were capable of, so it did stay in the back of my mind, haunting my thoughts.
I hopped out of bed with a new purpose, though that purpose did send a flash of pain up my side as I landed on my feet, so maybe dial the purpose down a bit. I walk over to my footlocker, remove my helmet from the box's surface and start going through what remained of my wardrobe and gear. I paused, expecting to see something different inside the box while my brain told me I was being stupid for expecting it. The clothes I had been wearing when I got smoked had all been cut away or ruined by blood. Damn shame, that combat shirt had been one of my favorites.
I picked up an OD green shirt with my spotted-green camouflage pants. Loved the built-in knee pads on those things, lord knows they had saved my ass on multiple occasions. My vest and gear were all still in the box as they had been in a hurry to offload me, surprising me though
was the pistol still lodged in my thigh holster.
Damn, they must've really been in a rush, huh? Usually the quartermaster would've wanted this back, heck i think i had a bunch of sensitive equipment still on my gear, goggles, radio, emergency transponder, a shitton of ammo and my pistol. Felt kinda disappointed I had the ammo for my rifle but not the rifle itself. Oh well, can't win them all, right? I heard the door click open right as I quickly slid my pants over my butt. Oh thank god. I turned to See Tajir holding some medicines on a tray. I gave them an awkward but warm welcome, my face as red as a tomato. I knew it was them who had comforted me during my nightmare, and for that i was beyond thankful! Just didn't really know how to go about expressing my thanks to an alien like that. Once I had my uniform on, I left my room. I didn't like the visor all that much, so I went with my gray balaclava and helmet's tan sun goggles. The elevator ride down was both parts amusing and sad, as an unfortunate Venlil doctor was trapped with me going down to the lobby floor. 'Course I didn't do anything to exacerbate the situation, but I could tell he was terrified. I looked over at the trembling alien without turning my head, my eyes masked by the goggles.
"Dude. I'm just standing here."
"I-I know, I can't help it."
"Fair enough. Sorry."
The Elevator opened to the lobby floor and the doctor nearly sprinted out of the confined predator box, not looking back as he cleared the lobby in under 5 seconds. I chuffed behind my mask, before walking across the lobby floor. I hadn't technically been discharged from the hospital, but I could make a quick run to the UN building and come right back without too much of a fuss hopefully. I stopped short of the doors, took one last breath of sterilized hospital air before stepping outside.
The bright sun hit my goggles as they luckily filtered out just enough light to keep my eyes from hurting as I looked at the populous around me. Like seeing them from inside my hospital room again, I saw Humans, Venlil, and a couple other Federation species going on about their daily lives as I stood outside the hospital doors just taking in everything.
I slowly looked down to my holopad, typed in the address to see how far the UN building was from my location. Five klicks. Not impossible, but I'd rather not show up to my new commander dripping with sweat and completely exerted. What's the public transportation here like?
2023.06.02 21:11 AchieveinBusiness I've created a daily AI newsletter!
Myself and a close friend who are both obsessed with AI have started a daily newsletter. I'm a copywriter by trade so writing a newsletter is a natural fit for how I can contribute to the AI community! It's a short read with a couple of daily news stories, an image of the day, and a couple of other things in an easy-to-read lighthearted format. If you're interested in reading it, please sign up at https://mindstream.news/ Any support is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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