Before you read: Prices, levels, percentages, calendar rows, and news-style details below are illustrative examples for learning how traders write weekly notes. They are not verified snapshots of live markets. Confirm figures on your charts and official sources (Federal Reserve, BLS, ECB, national statistics offices, exchange economic calendars) before acting.
Theme — “Inside Week” Energy After Big Macro
When a major print (e.g. CPI) is behind you, many desks shift from directional bets to range tools: smaller size, clearer invalidation, fewer “hero” trades. Your journal should tag post-event sessions separately from trend weeks.
DXY — Illustrative Two-Sided Box
| Zone (examples) | Possible role |
|---|---|
| 103.40–103.90 | Sell/bounce supply if risk tone firms |
| 102.90–103.20 | Buy/dip demand if yields soften |
Process: Write one invalidation price before London—either side is fine; inconsistency is what hurts statistics.
EUR/USD — Balance vs Break
Illustrative midrange read:
- 1.0800–1.0880 as a chop bucket until a weekly close outside
- Above 1.0900 acceptance → some traders map continuation toward prior swing highs (verify on chart)
Journal whether your entries happened at the edge of the box or in the middle (midrange trades often have worse expectancy).
USD/JPY — Volatility and Size
When daily ATR expands, consider logging implied vs realized gap: did you reduce size per playbook? USDJPY illustrative watch band: 149.00–152.00 until a new catalyst (verify live).
Checklist for the Week
- Tag each trade: London / NY / Asia, news / no news.
- Note first trade after a gap—many journals show it is the worst bucket.
- End of week: count how many trades violated your written plan—aim for zero next week.
Educational material only—not trade signals or financial advice.