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 Battered, but not beaten, not destroyed. It was actually a good week of trades, as far as execution. 3 out of 4 trades were executed correctly. The other trade I went "with my gut," and I watched as it betrayed me.  I have been setting up price signals, and that's been very helpful, because I can just put my phone away.  This was the first time I received an alert about my data usage, and it took me an hour to realize it was because I'd been watching the market throughout the day.

I also spent some time studying the Yen this past week.  I learned the US exports ($121 billion) mineral fuels, aircraft, optical and medical instruments, and machinery (including electrical) to Japan.  We import ($180 billion) vehicles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and medical instruments. We export 10% of the natural gas imported into Japan.  China is a bigger trade partner with Japan.

So despite the losses this week, I am encouraged, and I refuse to give up.  It's the application that I have to get together.  Another positive in this past week; I resisted the desire to simply enter a trade, and I waited for entries. No entry, no trade.  Alright, off to the races.  Until next time.