The last quarter of the year has commenced and it begins with great economic reports in jobs and unemployment on the plus side, but a (temporarily resolved) shipping strike and a flare up in Middle East tensions on the negative side. US stock markets are above mid-July highs, but it seems everyone is waiting for everyone else to dip a toe in the bullish pool before diving in themselves.

This week, I discuss:

1. How to think about news such as strikes and war developments in your trading,
2. Why the cup and handle pattern is one of my favorites, and
3. Why patience in your trading can lead to profits.

Pantile Investments' Principal David Baines recaps what happened in the US stock market last week and what it means for your trading in the week to come.