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Eurostoxx futures +1.0% in early European trading

  
Analysis, Global Indices
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A slightly more positive tone but it belies the underlying risk tone risk

  • German DAX futures +1.0%
  • French CAC 40 futures +0.6%
  • UK FTSE futures +0.9%
Despite some positive elements to kick start the morning, it doesn’t quite tell the whole story in the market as we see the dollar keep slightly firmer to start the session.
US futures are also down by 0.5% currently while the bond market is hinting at more tepid tones as well. As such, be mindful of stock gains ahead of the cash market open.

12 Signs of Stress for Traders

  
  Education
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Markets have been particularly volatile recently, at least for intraday traders and daytrading can create a significant amount of stress. Because our bodies are designed to adapt to stress, we may fail to realize that we are stressed out.
Here’s an inventory of common trader behaviors that may signify excessive stress.
12 Signs of Stress
1. A vivid fantasy of making lots of money today.
2. Feelings of invulnerability.
3. Eating breakfast or lunch at your trading desk.
4. Hyperfocus on price bars as they form.
5. Talking out loud to the market.
6. Bargaining with the market about an open position.
7. Cursing at the market.
8. Expressing irritation at partner, kids, pets, plants, inanimate objects.
9. Sudden urge to increase position size or frequency.
10. Canceling or moving stops for no good reason
11. Adding to a losing position.
12. Trading in your underwear !
TIP: Stress degrades decision-making. If you are stressed out, shift your focus 

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