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The MLS in which my dad is a realtor (30+ yrs experience) has 25% more listings than normal. This is an Ohio suburban/rural market. Gas prices are starting to impact the market as there is a significant percentage of commuters to the larger cities in NE Ohio. Money is still easy...

This is a great point that I hadn't considered. It (Katrina) also gives the Fed an excuse to be more aggressive in raising rates or more accomodative, depending on how they balance the inflation/growth risks. With gold breaking out it may be tougher for the fed to pause as so many are hoping.

Jessop, The fact that you are still trading futures after eight or nine months in a very difficult market says you are doing something right. Looking at this from a long term point of view (years), alot of this emotional stuff is going to be much less of a problem with experience. Do you...

I'd say the lower margins and commish were an enticement to bring volume away from cme. It didn't work, that market is almost history, often less than 1000 traded now.

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This indicator has been flashing sell since last fall and never really came off on either of the two mini corrections (Jan and Mar). I have lost alot of money expecting a major selloff and follow through based on this indicator. Actually, I am even on the year but have given back big profits...

I took Mark Cook's seminar late last year and I highly recommend it. He made money on every bond trade he entered during the two days and took a net loss on his sp trades. This was in December 2004 and he was pretty fed up with the way the sp was trading then (super low volatility). As the...

lol It has a nice ring to it. I tried to get my wife on board in regards to rewarding my subconscious, and she said she'd try, but I'm having second thoughts about opening that can of worms.

I couldn't agree more. I think very few people subconsciously want to get rich. All of the knowledge and talent we need to achieve our dreams is right here, harnessing that power for the "right" purpose (what we want) is the hard part IMHO.

When I trade well I reward myself with good beer. When I reach my goals for the week or month I treat myself to other little luxuries. There have been a few times when trading wasn't so good but I needed a beer. I am proud to report that on these rare occasions I maintained discipline by...