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MLK Day Monday, Core PCE, March Cocoa, Energies, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 19th, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1274

The Week Ahead – MLK Trading Hours, Core PCE, Energy Numbers on Thursday
Futures 101 – XRP, Solana, 1 ounce Gold & More are Now Available on CannonX
Cannon Edge – Your Futures trading Map for the week ahead!
Hot Market of the Week – March Cocoa
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ Day Trading System
Trading Levels for Next Week
Trading Reports for Next Week

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4497.70	4542.70	4584.10	4629.10	4670.50
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	83.39	86.28	89.46	92.35	95.54
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	58.14	58.72	59.38	59.96	60.62
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 27/32	115 5/32	115 23/32	116 1/32	116 19/32

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

MLK Holiday Schedule Monday, Earnings season goes full swing, Nat Gas and Crude stocks numbers out on Thursday this week.

We’ll see you next week! Please enjoy a safe and memorable weekend.

Earnings Next Week:

· Mon. Quiet

· Tue. Financials all week, Banks, Brokerages. 3M,Netfilx, United Airlines

· Wed. Haliburton, J&J, Banks and Brokerages,

· Thu. P&G, Alcoa, Intel

· Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all times CST)

· Mon. Fed

· Tues. Blackout

· Wed. Period

· Thu. None

· Fri. None

Econ Data: (all times CST)

· Mon. None during MLK day

· Tue. ADP Weekly

· Wed. Redbook, Pending Home Sales, 20yr bond auction

· Thu. Core PCE, Nat Gas and Crude numbers, Fed Balance sheet

· Fri. S&P PMI, Mich. Consumer Sentiment

MLK Hours below – click Image for Larger Display

Review below some Crypto contracts and new gold contracts!

Name	Exchange	Class	Exchange Symbol	CannonX Symbol	Liquidity
1-oz. Gold	CME	1 Troy Ounce	1OZ	M1OZ	Very liquid: 10’s of thousands of contracts per day
10-oz. Gold	CME	10 Troy Ounces	MGC	MGC	Extremely liquid: 100’s of thousands of contracts per day
XRP	CME	50,000 XRP	XRP	GXRP	Illiquid: less than 1000 contracts per day
Micro XRP	CME	2,500 XRP	MXP	GMXP	Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day
XRP	CoinBase	10,000 XRP	XRP	XRL	Looks extremely liquid: CoinBase XRP Price Page
Solana	CME	500 SOL	SOL	SLC	Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day: CME Solana Vol. & Open Int.
Micro Solana	CME	25 SOL	MSL		Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day: CME Micro Solana Vol. & Open Int.

Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot

Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:

Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

Built for speed. Backed by insight. Powered by CQQ.

Hot Market of the Week

Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.

Free Trial Available

March Cocoa

March Cocoa resumed its break into a new low which formally negated the remaining unmet upside counts established ono the recovery. The chart is approaching its low percentage fourth downside count to the 4680 area which suggests we could be in the final stretch of this phase of the bear move.

The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

Abacus Raider Xtreme Trading System

Market Sector: indices

Markets Traded: NQ- Mini NQ

System Type: Day Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

System Description: A day trading system currently traded by the developer who has 15+ years’ experience. It is based on the successful Abacus Raider NQ system but expanded significantly to generate an average of 15-25 trades a month. By utilising negative correlations between positions, a low level of capital requirement is retained but with greatly increased profit potential over time. All trades are strictly limited to a duration of only a few minutes to minimise risk and provide an unparalleled risk/reward profile. The system is available in the NQ market only (no MNQ).

Broker’s Suggested Capital: $11,000

Developer Fee per contract: $175.00 Monthly Subscription

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2025 summary below:

Disclaimer The risk of trading can be substantial and each investor and/or trader must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

System Trades Disclosure:

System Description

“System Description” is based upon information obtained from specific system marketing documents, system developers and/or system vendors themselves. While the information is believed to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy.

Actual Monthly Performance

The table and charts represent the monthly/quarterly/annual summation of actual trades based on system-specified contract(s) executed through Striker Securities, Inc. using the referenced trading system or system vendor for the stated time period. Commissions and monthly vendor fees are deducted from the tabulation. Results are based on 1 contract.

If a client trades 2 contracts his gain or loss is twice as displayed (and so on). This table is presented for information purposes only and is not a solicitation for the referenced system or vendor. The purpose of this information is for clients to compare their brokerage statements to what is displayed on Striker’s site. Striker as a matter of policy has no ownership with the referenced system or vendor or any other trading system or vendor.

Past trade history may not be indicative of future results. The results indicated here may or may not be typical of the performance of this system and, ALTHOUGH WE BELIEVE THIS INFORMATION TO BE ACCURATE, CANNON TRADING COMPANY MAKES NO ENDORSEMENT OF THIS OR ANY SYSTEM NOR WARRANTS ITS PERFORMANCE. This is not the only trading system that Striker executes for its clients. Potential traders should carefully investigate, evaluate and compare trading systems before investing capital. Some or all trading systems may involve an inappropriate level of risk for potential traders.

It is the nature of commodity trading that where there is the opportunity for profit, there is also the risk of loss. In opening an account through CANNON TRADING COMPANY, Customer acknowledges and agrees that he/she will rely solely upon the information that CANNON TRADING COMPANYprovides to you. Thus, all prior third-party materials provided are superseded by the information and disclosures provided by CANNON TRADING COMPANY.

Important Information About this Trading System Analysis

Statistics, tables, charts and other information on trading system monthly performance are based on actual trading unless otherwise specified. Actual dollar and percentage gains/losses experienced by investors would depend on many factors not accounted for in these statistics, including, but not limited to, starting account balances, market behavior, developer fees, incidence of split fills and other variations in order execution, and the duration and extent of individual investor participation in the specified system.

While the information and statistics given are believed to be complete and accurate we cannot guarantee their completeness or accuracy as they results are key punched and subject to human error. Performance information is not the performance of a single account, but a compilation of several accounts over time, and is based on the physical trading ticket.

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL/ INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND USED BY CURRENT CLIENTS TO AUDIT THEIR STATEMENTS TO STRIKER SITE. These results are not indicative of, and have no bearing on, any individual results that may be attained by the trading system in the future.

This trading system, like any other, may involve an inappropriate level of risk for prospective investors.

THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES AND OPTIONS CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.

Prior to purchasing or leasing a trading system from this or any other system vendor or investing in a trading system with a registered commodity trading representative, investors need to carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for them in light of their own specific financial condition. In some cases, futures accounts are subject to substantial charges for commission, management, incentive or advisory fees.

It may be necessary for accounts subject to these charges to make substantial trading profits to avoid depletion or exhaustion of their assets. In addition, one should carefully study the accompanying prospectus, account forms, disclosure documents and/or risk disclosure statements required by the CFTC or NFA, which are provided directly by the system vendor and/or CTA’s.

The information contained in this report is provided with the objective of “standardizing” trading systems measurements, and it is intended for educational /informational purposes only. All information is offered with the understanding that an investor considering purchasing or leasing a system must carry out his/her own research and due diligence in deciding whether to purchase or lease any trading system noted within or without this report.

This report does not constitute a solicitation to purchase or invest in any trading system which may be mentioned herein. CANNON TRADING COMPANY AND STRIKER SECURITES, INC. MAKES NO ENDORSEMENT OF THIS OR ANY OTHER TRADING SYSTEM NOR WARRANTS ITS PERFORMANCE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE TO ANY TRADING SYSTEM.

Futures Trading Disclaimer:

Transactions in securities futures, commodity and index futures and options on futures carry a high degree of risk. The amount of initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract, meaning that transactions are heavily “leveraged”. A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you.

You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position. If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position. If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit.

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SP500 Index Futures

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Cannon Operations

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Traders Choose SP500 Index Futures for a Good Reason.

sp500 index futures

Few financial instruments command as much global attention as sp500 index futures. These contracts are not merely speculative tools; they are widely regarded as one of the most efficient ways to gain exposure to the U.S. equity market as a whole. For decades, institutional players, professional traders, hedgers, and increasingly sophisticated retail traders have relied on sp500 index futures to express market views, manage risk, and capitalize on short-term and long-term opportunities.

Closely related to this market is the s and p 500 futures index, which represents a forward-looking view of the underlying S&P 500 equity benchmark. Together, these futures markets have become cornerstones of global derivatives trading.

This essay explores the primary reasons traders choose sp500 index futures, why these contracts remain relevant in modern markets, and why Cannon Trading Company continues to stand out as a premier brokerage choice for traders focused on the s and p 500 futures index. The discussion is structured in a clear question-and-answer format to enhance readability, search visibility, and accessibility for both human readers and AI-driven search engines.

What Exactly Are SP500 Index Futures?

sp500 index futures are standardized futures contracts that track the expected future value of the S&P 500 Index. Rather than buying or selling individual stocks, traders gain exposure to the collective performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies through a single instrument.

The s and p 500 futures index functions as a forward projection of equity market sentiment. Prices reflect expectations about earnings, interest rates, inflation, geopolitical events, and overall economic health. Because these contracts trade nearly 24 hours a day, they offer insight into how global markets are reacting even when stock exchanges are closed.

Why Do Traders Prefer SP500 Index Futures Over Individual Stocks?

One of the most compelling reasons traders choose sp500 index futures is diversification efficiency. Instead of assuming single-stock risk, traders gain exposure to the broader market in one transaction.

With the s and p 500 futures index, price movement is driven by macroeconomic forces rather than company-specific headlines. This appeals to traders who prefer analyzing economic data, central bank policy, and global capital flows rather than quarterly earnings surprises.

Additionally, sp500 index futures reduce the complexity of portfolio construction. Traders can express bullish or bearish views without managing dozens of individual equity positions, making these contracts particularly attractive to professionals and active traders.

Liquidity and Volume Influence Trading Decisions

Liquidity is a defining advantage of sp500 index futures. These contracts consistently rank among the most actively traded futures products in the world. High liquidity translates to tight bid-ask spreads, efficient price discovery, and reduced slippage.

The s and p 500 futures index benefits from massive institutional participation, including pension funds, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and global asset managers. This constant flow of orders ensures that traders can enter and exit positions quickly, even during periods of heightened volatility.

For active traders, this level of liquidity is not just convenient—it is essential.

Leverage is a Key Attraction of SP500 Index Futures

Leverage is another major reason traders are drawn to sp500 index futures. Futures contracts allow market participants to control a large notional value with a relatively small margin deposit.

The s and p 500 futures index enables traders to amplify returns when markets move in their favor. Importantly, professional traders understand that leverage must be used responsibly. Futures markets are designed for disciplined risk management, with clearly defined margin requirements and daily settlement processes.

When used properly, leverage makes sp500 index futures capital-efficient tools for both speculation and hedging.

How Do SP500 Index Futures Support Hedging Strategies?

Hedging is a core function of sp500 index futures. Institutional investors often use these contracts to protect equity portfolios against downside risk without liquidating underlying stock holdings.

For example, a fund manager concerned about short-term market weakness can sell sp500 index futures while maintaining long-term equity exposure. The s and p 500 futures index thus becomes a flexible risk management instrument, allowing participants to respond quickly to changing market conditions.

This dual role—speculation and risk mitigation—is one reason these futures remain indispensable in modern finance.

SP500 Index Futures are Ideal for Short-Term and Long-Term Traders

sp500 index futures are uniquely versatile. Day traders value their volatility, liquidity, and nearly round-the-clock access. Swing traders appreciate the clean technical structure and responsiveness to macro news. Longer-term traders use the s and p 500 futures index to position for economic cycles, monetary policy shifts, and earnings growth trends.

Because these contracts respond predictably to interest rate decisions, inflation data, and employment reports, traders can align strategies across multiple time horizons using a single instrument.

Transparency is another reason traders trust sp500 index futures. Pricing is centralized, regulated, and highly visible. Market depth, volume, and order flow are readily available on professional trading platforms.

The s and p 500 futures index reflects collective expectations in real time, making it one of the most widely followed indicators of global risk sentiment. This transparency builds confidence among traders who rely on clear, unbiased market signals.

Why Do Traders Choose Cannon Trading Company for SP500 Index Futures?

sp500 index futures

Cannon Trading Company has built its reputation by serving serious futures traders for decades. When it comes to sp500 index futures, Cannon’s strengths lie in experience, service, and infrastructure.

Traders working with Cannon gain access to professional-grade platforms, deep market connectivity, and knowledgeable brokers who understand the nuances of the s and p 500 futures index. This combination of technology and human expertise sets Cannon apart in an increasingly automated industry.

How Does Cannon Trading Support Both New and Experienced Traders

Cannon Trading Company recognizes that traders are not one-size-fits-all. For newcomers to sp500 index futures, Cannon provides education, platform guidance, and risk management support. For experienced traders, Cannon delivers low-latency execution, advanced analytics, and access to institutional-quality tools.

The firm’s long-standing relationship with platforms and exchanges connected to the s and p 500 futures index ensures reliability during volatile market conditions—when execution quality matters most.

Cannon Trading Company Has Remained Relevant Over Time

Longevity in the futures industry is not accidental. Cannon Trading Company has adapted to changing technology, evolving regulations, and shifting trader expectations while maintaining a client-first philosophy.

As sp500 index futures have grown in popularity, Cannon has continued to invest in platform access, customer service, and educational outreach. Its alignment with respected industry names such as E-Futures and its strong reputation reflected on Trustpilot reinforce its standing as a trusted brokerage.

This commitment explains why traders continue to choose Cannon when trading the s and p 500 futures index year after year.

How Do SP500 Index Futures Reflect Global Market Sentiment?

The global relevance of sp500 index futures cannot be overstated. Because the S&P 500 represents a large share of global market capitalization, movements in these futures often influence international markets.

The s and p 500 futures index is frequently used as a benchmark for global risk appetite. Overnight price action often sets the tone for equity markets worldwide, further cementing the importance of these contracts.

What Role Does Technology Play in SP500 Index Futures Trading?

Modern trading technology has enhanced access to sp500 index futures. Advanced charting, algorithmic tools, and real-time data allow traders to analyze the s and p 500 futures index with precision.

Cannon Trading Company integrates these technologies into its offerings, ensuring clients remain competitive in fast-moving markets.

Why SP500 Index Futures and Why Cannon Trading Company

In summary, traders choose sp500 index futures because they offer diversification, liquidity, leverage, transparency, and flexibility across timeframes. The s and p 500 futures index serves as a powerful lens through which global market expectations are expressed.

Cannon Trading Company remains a top choice because it combines decades of futures expertise with modern technology and personalized service. For traders serious about navigating the opportunities and risks of sp500 index futures, Cannon continues to provide a trusted gateway to the world’s most important equity futures market.

FAQ: SP500 Index Futures

What are sp500 index futures used for?

They are used for speculation, hedging, and gaining broad exposure to the U.S. equity market through a single futures contract.

How does the s and p 500 futures index differ from the cash index?

The futures index reflects expected future prices and trades nearly 24 hours a day, while the cash index updates only during stock market hours.

Are sp500 index futures suitable for beginners?

They can be, provided traders receive proper education, risk management guidance, and brokerage support.

Why do professionals prefer futures over ETFs?

Futures often offer greater capital efficiency, tax advantages, and nearly continuous trading access.

Why choose Cannon Trading Company?

Cannon offers experience, strong customer service, professional platforms, and a long-standing reputation in futures markets.

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Ready to start trading futures? Call us at 1(800)454-9572 (US) or (310)859-9572 (International), or email info@cannontrading.com to speak with one of our experienced, Series-3 licensed futures brokers and begin your futures trading journey with Cannon Trading Company today.

Disclaimer: Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Carefully consider if trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.

Important: Trading commodity futures and options involves a substantial risk of loss. The recommendations contained in this article are opinions only and do not guarantee any profits. This article is for educational purposes. Past performances are not necessarily indicative of future results.

This article has been generated with the help of AI Technology and modified for accuracy and compliance.

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MLK Day Fast Approaching PLUS: Cannon Edge, March Corn, Levels, Reports; your 5 Important Can’t Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 16th, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Cannon Operations

Last Trading Day of the week, MLK Schedule

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4558.80	4586.80	4612.00	4640.00	4665.20
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	83.16	87.77	90.74	95.35	98.31
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	57.33	58.14	59.58	60.39	61.83
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	115 25/32	115 30/32	116 9/32	116 14/32	116 25/32

Monday we will observe MLK Holiday here in the US!

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Most markets are open but with modified schedule, please visit full details here.

Housing numbers and Fed speakers to dominate tomorrow’s schedule along with any possible geopolitical developments.
Heads up precious metals futures traders. Did you know CME Group offers a 1-oz. gold futures contract? That’s right: a gold futures contract that’s one hundredth the size of the main 100-contract. This is a cash-settled contract. You can’t take physical delivery of the one ounce of gold from which the contract is derived, but it offers a lower-margin product to trade gold.

Each $1 move in the contract is equal to a $1 move. It moves in $0.25 increments.

CME Group’s full contract specifications

The current initial margin requirement is $253.

Contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for FCM availability and platform symbol.

Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot

Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:

Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and AGs

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

Built for speed. Backed by insight. Powered by CQQ.

March Corn

March Corn activated fresh downside PriceCount objectives on the sharp break and satisfied the first objective in the process. The chart is correcting but if we can resume the slide with new sustained lows, the second count would project a run to the $4.14 area which is consistent with a test of the August contract low.

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Daily Levels for January 16th, 2026

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Precious Metals Continue Roaring!!!!! PLUS: Cannon Edge, Bloomberg Commodity Index, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 15th, 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Cannon Operations

Metals!

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4571.07	4604.03	4627.27	4660.23	4683.47
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	84.36	88.78	91.17	95.59	97.98
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	57.29	58.62	60.41	61.74	63.53
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	115 7/32	115 24/32	116 3/32	116 20/32	116 31/32

Precious Metals Continue to Roar!

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Metals:

Heads up precious metals futures traders. Did you know CME Group offers a 1-oz. gold futures contract? That’s right: a gold futures contract that’s one hundredth the size of the main 100-contract. This is a cash-settled contract. You can’t take physical delivery of the one ounce of gold from which the contract is derived, but it offers a lower-margin product to trade gold.

Each $1 move in the contract is equal to a $1 move. It moves in $0.25 increments.

CME Group’s full contract specifications

The current initial margin requirement is $253.

Contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for FCM availability and platform symbol.

More metals:

Keep an eye out for the introduction of a new 100-ounce silver futures contract being released in February. The 100-Ounce Silver futures contract will offer a lower-margin product to trade a silver position. At 100 ounces, the contract is 1/50 the size of the main 5,000-oz. silver fututres contract, meaning each 1-cent move in the contract will be equal to $1.

More Metals:

To recap, the CME Group raised margins on a number of precious metals futures contracts. Below are the new margins for the main precious metals futures contracts.

Day trading margins vary among clearing firms / FCM’s.

If needed, contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for specifics.

Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot

Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:

Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

Built for speed. Backed by insight. Powered by CQQ.

Bloomberg Commodity Index

The Bloomberg Commodity Index is a weighted index of commodities from the grains, meats, energy, metals, and soft sectors. The weekly chart broke out of its extended range this fall and now it is gapping away from the first PriceCount objective. If the chart can sustain further strength, we could be headed for a challenge of the second count.

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Daily Levels for January 15th, 2026

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Precious Metals Continue to ROAR!!!! Crude Oil Numbers, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 14th, 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Cannon Operations

PPI, Business Inventories, Fed Speakers,

Crude Oil Numbers

& more

Look for a volatile trading day tomorrow!

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4537.77	4566.13	4605.07	4633.43	4672.37
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	80.59	83.68	86.45	89.54	92.31
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	58.65	59.85	60.68	61.88	62.71
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	115 2/32	115 13/32	115 22/32	116 1/32	116 10/32

Precious Metals Continue to Roar!

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The precious metals move to the upside has continued today with the sharp move higher for Silver which traded up over 7% on the day today, reaching a new all-time high price of $86.34 today and closing slightly below that level. Gold and Copper also traded higher with gold trading up over 2% and Copper trading higher by around 1.6%, and the momentum is still strong across the asset class.

There has been a lot of headlines and global uncertainty that could be playing a role in the dramatic moves to the upside, but any selling that has been seen over the last year has been met with buying on weakness helping drive the prices higher.

The equities also saw a positive day today with the S&P, Nasdaq and Russell all trading marginally higher led by the Russell. This has been a common theme over the past few months where the Russell either leads equities higher or leads the prices to the downside, and that trend continued today.

There is a lot of economic data being released this week, starting tomorrow looking at CPI, which can have a strong impact on the equities, precious metals, treasuries and the crypto futures that traders will be watching throughout the week.

Coinbase Products available for trading on the StoneX (CannonX) Futures Platform! See details below:

Name	Exchange	Class	Exchange Symbol	CQG Symbol	Size
nano XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRP	XRP	500 XRP
XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRL	XRL	10,000 XRPXRP
nano XRP Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	XPP	XPP	500 XRP
nano Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SOL	SOL	5 Solana
nano Solana Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	SLP	SLP	5 Solana
Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SLC	SLC	100 Solana
nano Ether Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	ETP	ETP	0.1 Ethereum
Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ETI	ETI	10 Ethereum
nano Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ET	NET	0.1 Ethereum
nano Bitcoin	Coinbase	Crypto	BIT	BIT	0.01 Bitcoin
nano Bitcoin Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	BIP	BIP	0.01 Bitcoin

February Crude Oil

February crude oil stabilized its slide last month and now has activated upside PriceCounts on the correction higher. The first count projects a run to the 61.75 area.

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CPI Tomorrow, Trade The News, NEW Coinbase Crypto Products, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Cna’t Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 13th, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Cannon Operations

CPI Tomorrow – Consumer Price index

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4468.43	4535.77	4588.13	4655.47	4707.83
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	77.30	81.14	83.74	87.58	90.18
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	57.88	58.67	59.24	60.03	60.60
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 25/32	115 6/32	115 19/32	116	116 13/32

CPI Tomorrow

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This is a market moving report and the moves during the release can be quite VIOLENT!!

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Name	Exchange	Class	Exchange Symbol	CQG Symbol	Size
nano XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRP	XRP	500 XRP
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nano XRP Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	XPP	XPP	500 XRP
nano Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SOL	SOL	5 Solana
nano Solana Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	SLP	SLP	5 Solana
Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SLC	SLC	100 Solana
nano Ether Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	ETP	ETP	0.1 Ethereum
Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ETI	ETI	10 Ethereum
nano Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ET	NET	0.1 Ethereum
nano Bitcoin	Coinbase	Crypto	BIT	BIT	0.01 Bitcoin
nano Bitcoin Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	BIP	BIP	0.01 Bitcoin

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PPI, CPI, Precious Metals, March Silver Weekly, Abacus Trading System, Levels, Reports; Your 7 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of January 12th, 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1273

The Week Ahead – CPI, PPI, Venezuela
Futures 101 – Precious Metals Outlook for 2026
Hot Market of the Week – March Silver
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ Day Trading System
Trading Levels for Next Week
Trading Reports for Next Week

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4436.60	4476.60	4501.80	4541.80	4567.00
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	73.07	76.31	78.39	81.63	83.70
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	56.56	57.68	58.72	59.84	60.88
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 23/32	115 9/32	115 19/32	116 5/32	116 15/32

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

PPI, CPI

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

ppi

U.S. inflation data for December will be next week’s economic reports highlight as investors continue trying to put a finger on the timing and extent of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

PPI

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Producer Price Index (PPI) for November on Wednesday, which will give an indication of inflationary pressure. November retail sales figures will be released simultaneously telling investors how consumer spending is holding up.

Other data include December existing home sales on Wednesday, weekly jobless claims numbers on Thursday and industrial production for December on Friday.

Precious Metals in 2026!

With the historic price action we saw in gold and silver throughout 2025, it’s no surprise that many traders are asking what the outlook might be for 2026. Below you’ll find two valuable resources offering different angles on that question.

The first, from CME, explores the fundamental landscape — including inter‑market relationships among the metals and insights on platinum, palladium, and copper.

The second, from CQG, takes a technical approach, examining how markets have behaved in the year following unusually large moves. Enjoy the read, and as always, feel free to reach out to a professional broker here at Cannon Trading for further discussion.

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READ CQG ARTICLE & Charts

Hot Market of the Week

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March Silver – Weekly Chart

The Weekly Silver chart shows that we have satisfied the third upside PriceCount objective and now the chart is consolidating. At this point, IF we can resume the rally with another sustained leg up, the low percentage fourth count projects a massive potential move to the 142 area.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

Abacus Raider Xtreme Trading System

Market Sector: indices

Markets Traded: NQ- Mini NQ

System Type: Day Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

All trades are strictly limited to a duration of only a few minutes to minimize risk and provide an unparalleled risk/reward profile. The system is available in the NQ market only (no MNQ).

Broker’s Suggested Capital: $11,000

Developer Fee per contract: $175.00 Monthly Subscription

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2025 Summary Below:

System Trades Disclosure:

System Description

Actual Monthly Performance

If a client trades 2 contracts his gain or loss is twice as displayed (and so on). This table is presented for information purposes only and is not a solicitation for the referenced system or vendor.

The purpose of this information is for clients to compare their brokerage statements to what is displayed on Striker’s site. Striker as a matter of policy has no ownership with the referenced system or vendor or any other trading system or vendor.

This is not the only trading system that Striker executes for its clients. Potential traders should carefully investigate, evaluate and compare trading systems before investing capital. Some or all trading systems may involve an inappropriate level of risk for potential traders.

Thus, all prior third-party materials provided are superseded by the information and disclosures provided by CANNON TRADING COMPANY.

Important Information About this Trading System Analysis

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL/ INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND USED BY CURRENT CLIENTS TO AUDIT THEIR STATEMENTS TO STRIKER SITE.

These results are not indicative of, and have no bearing on, any individual results that may be attained by the trading system in the future.

This trading system, like any other, may involve an inappropriate level of risk for prospective investors. THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES AND OPTIONS CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. Prior to purchasing or leasing a trading system from this or any other system vendor or investing in a trading system with a registered commodity trading representative, investors need to carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for them in light of their own specific financial condition.

In some cases, futures accounts are subject to substantial charges for commission, management, incentive or advisory fees.

CANNON TRADING COMPANY AND STRIKER SECURITES, INC. MAKES NO ENDORSEMENT OF THIS OR ANY OTHER TRADING SYSTEM NOR WARRANTS ITS PERFORMANCE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE TO ANY TRADING SYSTEM.

Futures Trading Disclaimer:

If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit.

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First FULL NFP Report since the shutdown, NEW COINBASE Crypto Products, February Natural Gas, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 9th, 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Cannon Operations

NFP Tomorrow – Non-Farm Payrolls!

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4390.40	4439.50	4464.10	4513.20	4537.80
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	71.04	73.92	76.41	79.29	81.78
Crude Oil (CL) — Feb (#CL)	55.04	56.81	57.74	59.51	60.44
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 28/32	115 5/32	115 17/32	115 26/32	116 6/32

NFP Tomorrow

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Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected. December’s “Small Non-Farm Payrolls” (NFP) from processing firm ADP reported yesterday that companies added 41,000 hires for the month, a reversal from the loss of 29,000 in November.

Up next, the Labor Dept. releases its monthly NFP report Tomorrow.

This is a market moving report and the moves during the release can be quite VIOLENT!!

Be aware and ready for the large moves.

Forecasts

NFP – Forecast: 60k | Prior: 64k | Range: 155k / 25k

Unemployment Rate – Forecast: 4.5% | Prior: 4.6% | Range: 4.7% / 4.3%

Average Earnings YoY – Forecast:3.6% | Prior: 3.5% | Range: 3.7% / 3.4%

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Name	Exchange	Class	Exchange Symbol	CQG Symbol	Size
nano XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRP	XRP	500 XRP
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nano XRP Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	XPP	XPP	500 XRP
nano Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SOL	SOL	5 Solana
nano Solana Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	SLP	SLP	5 Solana
Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SLC	SLC	100 Solana
nano Ether Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	ETP	ETP	0.1 Ethereum
Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ETI	ETI	10 Ethereum
nano Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ET	NET	0.1 Ethereum
nano Bitcoin	Coinbase	Crypto	BIT	BIT	0.01 Bitcoin
nano Bitcoin Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	BIP	BIP	0.01 Bitcoin

February Natural Gas

February Natural Gas satisfied the second downside PriceCount objective this week and corrected higher. At this point, IF the chart can resume its break with new sustained lows, the third count would project a potential slide to the 2.62 area.

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MLK 2026 Trading Schedule! Markets, hours, products, and more! 1/16 – 1/20!

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Cannon Operations

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NFP Friday, Metal Margins Rise, Energies and Venezuela’s oil recovery, March Cotton, NEW Coinbase Bitcoin Products, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on January 8th, 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Cannon Operations

NFP Friday, Margin Increase on Metals

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4390.67	4427.93	4470.17	4507.43	4549.67
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	72.46	75.35	78.97	81.86	85.47
Crude Oil (CL) — Jan (#CL)	55.00	55.65	56.41	57.06	57.82
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 25/32	115 10/32	115 22/32	116 7/32	116 19/32

Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected. December’s “Small Non-Farm Payrolls” (NFP) from processing firm ADP reported today that companies added 41,000 hires for the month, a reversal from the loss of 29,000 in November.

Up next, the Labor Dept. releases its monthly non-farm payrolls (NFP) report this Friday.

nfp

It’s widely considered to be one of the most important and influential measures of the U.S. economy. The report is released at 7:30 A.M., Central Time.

Metals:

On Monday, the CME Group raised margins on a number of precious metals futures contracts. Below are the new margins for the main precious metals futures contracts.

Day trading margins vary among clearing firms / FCM’s. If needed, contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for specifics.

Energy:

Traders following the U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro and resulting developments, for a thoughtful evaluation of future big picture take a look at a report released today by Energy Aspects. They’re a leading market intelligence provider for the energy and financial sectors. The brief 4-page report is Venezuela’s oil recovery: A long and daunting road. Visit their web site: https://www.energyaspects.com

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

Coinbase Products available for trading on the StoneX (CannonX) Futures Platform! See details below:

Name	Exchange	Class	Exchange Symbol	CQG Symbol	Size
nano XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRP	XRP	500 XRP
XRP	Coinbase	Crypto	XRL	XRL	10,000 XRPXRP
nano XRP Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	XPP	XPP	500 XRP
nano Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SOL	SOL	5 Solana
nano Solana Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	SLP	SLP	5 Solana
Solana	Coinbase	Crypto	SLC	SLC	100 Solana
nano Ether Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	ETP	ETP	0.1 Ethereum
Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ETI	ETI	10 Ethereum
nano Ether	Coinbase	Crypto	ET	NET	0.1 Ethereum
nano Bitcoin	Coinbase	Crypto	BIT	BIT	0.01 Bitcoin
nano Bitcoin Perp-Style	Coinbase	Crypto	BIP	BIP	0.01 Bitcoin

March Cotton

March Cotton is attempting to shift its formation back to the topside and is activating upside PriceCount objectives (assuming today’s early strength holds). The first count projects a run to the 66.11 area.

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1274

The Week Ahead – MLK Trading Hours, Core PCE, Energy Numbers on Thursday

Futures 101 – XRP, Solana, 1 ounce Gold & More are Now Available on CannonX

Cannon Edge – Your Futures trading Map for the week ahead!

Hot Market of the Week – March Cocoa

Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ Day Trading System

At-a-Glance Levels

Gold (GC)

Silver (SI)

Crude Oil (CL)

Mar. Bonds (ZB)

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

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Review below some Crypto contracts and new gold contracts!

Introducing Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot

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Hot Market of the Week

March Cocoa

Brokers Trading System of the Week

Abacus Raider Xtreme Trading System

2025 summary below:

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Last Trading Day of the week, MLK Schedule

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Gold (GC)

Silver (SI)

Crude Oil (CL)

Mar. Bonds (ZB)

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Metals!

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Gold (GC)

Silver (SI)

Crude Oil (CL)

Mar. Bonds (ZB)

Precious Metals Continue to Roar!

Metals:

More metals:

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