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Elliott Wave trading strategies: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, DAX 40, FTSE 100 and ASX 200 [Video]

Elliott Wave analysis: Trade major markets with expert insights

Discover advanced Elliott Wave analysis for the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, DAX 40, FTSE 100, and ASX 200 at TradingLounge.com. Our in-depth technical analysis and trading strategies, powered by eight expert analysts covering over 200 markets, are designed to help you navigate today’s fast-moving markets.

Market overview and trading strategies

Recent analysis shows the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 are in Wave IV, with a potential downward move to complete the Wave IV Expanded Flat Correction. This correction’s low could align with the March equinox around March 20-21, coinciding with the US options expiry on March 21, 2025.

Elliott Wave analysis summary

  • S&P 500 (SPX): Wave IV.

  • NASDAQ 100 (NDX): Wave IV.

  • DAX 40 (DAX): Wave IV.

  • FTSE 100 (UKX): Wave c) of IV.

  • S&P/ASX 200 (XJO): Wave IV.

Key financial events on Thursday, March 13, 2025

  • US:

    • Initial Jobless Claims report at 8:30 AM ET.

    • Ongoing corporate earnings updates.

  • UK:

    • Early release of UK Services PMI.

    • Afternoon updates from major banks.

  • Germany:

    • Midday economic sentiment survey.

    • Continuous corporate updates.

  • Australia:

    • Release of Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes.

    • Sector-specific earnings announcements.

Watch our in-depth video analysis

  • 00:00: S&P 500 (SPX), SPY, ES Futures.

  • 12:23: NASDAQ 100 (NDX), QQQ, NQ Futures.

  • 15:51: DAX 40 (DAX).

  • 15:23: FTSE 100 (UKX).

  • 28:35: S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) – AP1! (SPI Futures).

Author

Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

TradingLounge

Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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