UK trader charged for manipulation contributing to 2010 flash crash

The complaint alleges that Sarao “used an automated trading program to manipulate the market for E-Mini S&P 500 futures contracts (E-Minis) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME),” according to the DOJ.By manipulating these futures tied to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, Sarao allegedly “earned him significant profits and contributed to a major drop in the U.S. stock market on […]

Shanky's Technical Analysis and Market Commentary: Morning …

Shanky’s Technical Analysis and Market Commentary: Morning Charts 12/30/13 SPX /ES

Morning Charts 12/30/13 SPX /ES
No commentary this morning. Minis 4hr – The third iteration of the rising green wedge. You can see the first two busted wedge supports as dashed green diagonals. Minis 60m – And the upper yellow rising wedge that suspiciously broke support last night before reaching the […]