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New Years 2026 Trading Schedule! Important Times for Trading Futures Next Week!

Posted on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 by Cannon Operations

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2026 Trends, March Soybean Oil, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on December 17th, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Cannon Operations

“Will these trends continue into 2026?”

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4262.43	4297.97	4332.93	4368.47	4403.43
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	61.26	62.49	63.35	64.58	65.44
Crude Oil (CL) — Jan (#CL)	53.84	54.43	55.49	56.08	57.14
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 6/32	114 25/32	115 4/32	115 23/32	116 2/32

2026 – What You Need to Know

2026

As we head into 2026 and find the 2025 markets exhausted from geopolitics, deglobalization, the screwworm, the AI metals hoard, it’s fair to drop the monocle and grab the binoculars to potentially look into 2026: not understand, but to discern where or if we are in the commodity cycle. We are talking about commodity cycles here rather than equity cycles of which a majority of our blog addresses daily.

Yes, the global commodity markets are in the midst of a multi-year cycle as of December 16, 2025, characterized by structural supply constraints, divergent sector performance, and upward momentum in key areas like precious and industrial metals. This aligns with the early-to-mid stages of what many analysts describe as a prolonged bull phase or “Supercycle,” driven by energy transition demands, underinvestment in production over the past decade in livestock and mining, geopolitical tensions, and infrastructure needs.

However, the cycle is not uniform—energy and agriculture face downward pressure from surpluses and weak growth, creating a “great divergence” across commodities. We are firmly in a commodity cycle, but it’s selective: Bullish for transition metals and precious (e.g., copper +5–12% net into 2026; gold/silver ongoing highs) due to irreversible demand trends, while energy and ag face headwinds. Overall prices remain 23% above 2019 levels despite projected 2025 declines.

This environment favors active management and diversification, with commodities providing inflation hedging amid persistent >3% U.S. CPI readings. This divergence reflects structural bulls in “green” commodities (e.g., copper, uranium, silver) versus cyclical bears in oversupplied areas like oil.

The question becomes “Will these trends continue into 2026?”

Analysts from BNY, Forbes, and Reuters note this cycle could last 7–15+ years, potentially extending into the 2030s due to policy shifts and deglobalization. The World Bank forecasts overall commodity prices dropping 7% in both 2025 and 2026 (fourth consecutive decline), hitting a six-year low in 2026, due to weak global growth, oil surpluses (up 65% vs. 2020 peaks), and policy uncertainty. Energy prices are expected to fall 12% in 2025 and 10% in 2026.

As always, be prepared for sharp corrections and rebounds in these markets by utilizing protective option strategies and stops in tandem.

But what of the AI Industrial and precious metals hoard? Upside risks include sharper‑than‑expected rate cuts, stronger emerging‑market growth and faster energy‑transition spending, all of which would favor both industrial and precious metals. Downside risks are a deeper global slowdown, policy shocks (tariffs, export bans), or rapid supply additions in specific metals, any of which could cap or reverse the expected price gains.

March Soybean Oil

March bean oil resumed its break into a new low. This has the chart taking aim at its second downside PriceCount objective to the 47.94 area.

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.

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December Rollover into March Contracts, Triple Witching Friday, March Dollar Index, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on December 16th, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Rollover Week

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4275.13	4302.77	4343.53	4371.174	4411.93
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	60.64	62.32	63.29	64.98	65.95
Crude Oil (CL) — Jan (#CL)	55.38	55.91	56.76	57.29	58.14
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 10/32	114 20/32	114 31/32	115 9/32	115 20/32

Rollover

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Following the quarterly ritual, it’s time to roll from the December to the March 2026 Index contract. There is a noticeable shift in volume from the Dec. to March. Avoid liquidity traps and begin trading the March 2026 index contracts. Trading the S & P 500? If you are using a CQG Product and your current Symbol is EPZ25 on your DOM, please replace that with the new symbol, EPH26.

December Rollover to March

All other trading platforms are ESZ5 or ESZ25, change to ESH6 or ESH26 depending on the symbology you are using. (MES for the micros across all platforms, need the March symbol as well H) NQ, MNQ, YM, MYM, RTY, M2K for the other main indices.

You do not want to get caught in the cash settlement on Triple Witching Friday.

WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE: Rollover Week – Triple Witching Friday

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech slumped on AI concerns.

Mounting signs that the labor market is softening has led to a relatively accommodative tone out of the FOMC meeting & concerns around Oracle and overspending in general on the AI infrastructure buildout. A Bloomberg news story from earlier today stating that Oracle has pushed back the completion dates for some of the data centers it’s developing for OpenAI to 2028 from 2027.

Oracle subsequently denied the story which is helping tech stocks recover some losses. ORCL credit default swaps were up 10% on Friday to 145 basis points. The backdrop for markets appears to be relatively bullish. Yes, longer term Treasury yields are elevated, but that appears to be driven by higher economic growth expectations. Bullish historical seasonality plus the potential for performance chasing by fund managers also lean in the bull’s favor.

I will be monitoring Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting on Thursday/Friday which can have an impact on the Yen carry trade. If the BOJ is more hawkish than expected, this could push JGP yields higher which, in turn, likely lifts U.S. Treasury yields, potential for higher volatility.

Understanding JPY Futures Contracts – Japanese Yen futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell a specified amount of JPY at a predetermined price and future date. They are traded against the US Dollar (JPY/USD).

Contract Size (Standard 6J): 12,500,000 JPY.

Contract Size (E-mini J7): 6,250,000 JPY (half the standard size).

Quotation: Prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars per Japanese Yen (e.g., 0.0064 USD per JPY).

Trading Hours: Nearly 24 hours a day on the CME Globex electronic platform, allowing you to react to global news and economic events in real-time.

Settlement: Contracts are cash-settled upon expiration.

FED & YIELDS:

With the Fed lowering rates. Traders are anticipated to be Buying the short end and selling the long end of the yield curve is a classic curve-steepener trade.

Rollover into the new year strong! Don’t get tripped up by Triple Witching Friday!

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March US Dollar Index

The March Dollar Index activated downside PriceCount objectives off the November recover peak. The first count was satisfied to the 97.82 area last week. If the chart can resume its slide with new sustained lows, the second count would project a possible run to the 97.31 area.

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FOMC Day Strategy, NEW WEBINAR THURSDAY, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Can’t Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on December 10th, 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Cannon Operations

FOMC Day Strategy Consideration

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Feb(#GC)	4175.67	4207.43	4229.57	4261.33	4683.47
Silver (SI) — Mar. (#SI)	56.87	59.05	60.17	62.36	63.48
Crude Oil (CL) — Jan (#CL)	57.51	57.95	58.56	59.00	59.61
Mar. Bonds (ZB) — Mar (#ZB)	114 21/32	114 30/32	115 10/32	115 19/32	115 31/32

FOMC Day Strategy Consideration

FOMC Tomorrow

FOMC tomorrow and the markets are expecting .25 BPS cut in rates, however, traders will pay close attention to the verbiage in an attempt to predict future moves in 2026 based on the presser with Jerome Powell 30 minutes after the data release.

As of now, markets see opportunities for additional reductions in the three meetings before the June 2026 meeting and will that change as a result of the presser?

The following are suggestions on trading during FOMC days:

· Reduce trading size

· Be extra picky = no trade is better than a bad trade

· Choose entry points wisely. Look at longer time frame support and resistance for entry. Take the approach of entering at points where you normally would have placed protective stops. Example, trader x looking to go long the mini–SP at 6825.00 with a stop at 6815.00, instead “stretch the price bands” due to volatility and place an entry order to buy at 6810.00 and place a stop a few points below in this hypothetical example (consider current volatility along with support and resistance levels).

· Expect the higher volatility during and right after the announcement

· Expect to see some “vacuum” (low volume, big zigzags) right before the number.

· Consider using automated stops and limits attached to your entry order as the market can move very fast at times.

· Know what the market was expecting, learn what came out and observe market reaction for clues

· Be patient and be disciplined

· If in doubt, stay out!!

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Happy Thanksgiving, Traders! Possible market moves, Levels, Reports; Your Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures during the Thanksgiving Weekend, 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Cannon Operations

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From all of us at Cannon Trading, we wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and well-deserved time away from the screens.

We are truly grateful that you continue to trust Cannon Trading with your futures and commodities trading. Whether you’ve been with us for decades or just opened your account this year, your partnership means the world to us and drives us to keep delivering the fastest executions, tightest margins, and the most responsive support in the industry.

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, the futures markets remain full of opportunity ( as well as risks!): record moves in metals, historic volatility in energies, and renewed momentum across the grain and financial complexes. We look forward to standing beside you through every tick, every rollover, and every winning (or learning) trade in the year ahead.

Our trade desk and 24-hour support lines remain available throughout the holiday period should you need anything.

Thank you again for making Cannon Trading part of your trading journey. Here’s to a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving and to crushing the charts together when we’re all back at it!

Wishing you full bellies and fuller accounts,

The Entire Team at Cannon Trading

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Some interesting data on the different future markets Year to Date! See the full images below HERE

Keep in mind that while Friday is a short trading week, in past years we saw some large moves on variety of markets on the Friday following Thanksgiving!

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the market hours below will be in effect.

Please insure your accounts are fully margined by the early close for both the Thursday and Friday sessions.

Thursday, November 27^th

With the exception of CBOT Grains CME Livestock, all markets will open at their regular times for Thursday, Nov. 27^th trading.

CME Indices and CBOT Interest Rates will close at 12:00 P.M., Central Time
NYMEX Energies and COMEX Metals will close at 1:30 P.M., Central Time
CME Currencies will close at 4:00 P.M., Central Time
Cryptocurrencies will close at 4:00 P.M., Central Time
CBOT Grains, CME Livestock, Dairy, and Lumber will be closed

Friday, November 28^th

· CME Livestock will open at 8:00 A.M., Central Time

· CBOT Grains will open at 8:30 A.M., Central Time

· CME Lumber will open at 9:00 A.M., Central Time

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· CME Indices and Interest Rates will close at 12:15 P.M., Central Time

· NYMEX Energies and COMEX Metals will close at 1:45 P.M., Central Time

· CME Currencies will close at 1:45 P.M., Central Time

· Cryptocurrencies will close at 1:45 P.M., Central Time

· CBOT Gains, CME Livestock and Lumber will close at 12:05 P.M., Central Time

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Short Trading Week, January Canola, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on November 25th, 2025

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Short Trading Week Ahead Started with Powerful Moves Across the Board

by Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	4039.80	4103.90	4136.70	4200.80	4233.60
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	49.43	50.63	51.24	52.44	53.05
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	56.84	57.91	58.48	59.55	60.12
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	116 29/32	117 10/32	117 17/32	117 30/32	118 5/32

General Trading:

Investors are heading into the shortened Thanksgiving trading week still debating the odds of an interest-rate cut. On Monday, Christopher Waller joined another influential policymaker, John Williams, in say he’s advocating an interest-rate cut in December. Investors put the chances of a rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming Dec. 9-10 policy meeting at about 75%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Fed officials appear deeply divided over whether another reduction will be appropriate following cuts in September and October.

As we head toward the end of another calendar year, commodities futures prices across nearly every asset class have experienced periods of price volatility to extreme highs – like stock indexes, gold, silver, Bitcoin, coffee, cocoa, cattle – and lows – like grains, natural gas and sugar. Many of these included all-time high/low prices. For these to have occurred within a single year are the likes of which we’ve never scene. Don’t be surprised to see outsize volatility remain in the futures markets into 2026.

There’s a growing thinking that in geopolitics, we’re seeing a quickening trend toward deglobalization where global institutions are shifting away from each other and protectionist policies – like tariffs and the consolidation of supply chains – are accelerating. As well, the risk of a major geopolitical conflict is increasing. Commodity futures will continue to be the vehicle to trade that volatility – in all probability for many months to come.

Livestock:

Several front and deferred month Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures closed limit down on today following news over the weekend that Tyson Foods, the largest meat company in the U.S., will be closing a large beef processing plant in Nebraska and reducing production at a Texas plant.

Equity Indexes:

Stock index futures stuck to its risk-on rally on Friday with strong follow-through today to start the shortened Thanksgiving trading week. The Dec. E-mini Nasdaq was up over 2.5%, its biggest daily jump since May. The E-mini S&P 500 advanced more than 1.5% and the E-mini Dow Jones put on nearly 0.5%.

Cryptocurrency:

Dec. Bitcoin futures also rose as it looked to bust out of a month-long slump. It was last seen hovering above $89,000 after falling near $80,000 late last week.

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January Canola

January Canola satisfied its second upside PriceCount objective and corrected lower. At this point, IF the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, the third count would project a possible run to the 682 area.

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Volatility: What to do when it strikes your markets, January Natural Gas, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important, Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on November 21st, 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Cannon Operations

What is the first step to take when volatility explodes?

by Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	3997.30	4036.20	4072.90	4111.80	4148.50
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	48.93	49.58	50.58	51.23	52.22
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	57.63	58.17	59.14	59.68	60.65
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	115 26/32	116 13/32	116 25/32	117 12/32	117 24/32

With recent volatility sweeping through markets like gold, silver, the E-mini Nasdaq, and the E-mini S&P 500, one of the most effective ways traders can adapt is by reducing position size. In fast-moving conditions, smaller size allows for wider stops and more flexible targets—critical tools for managing risk and staying in the game.

For example, if you typically trade 5 lots, consider scaling down to 2 and giving your trades more breathing room. If you’re trading 1 lot of the ES, switching to 4 lots of the Micro E-mini (MES) can offer similar exposure with more granular control.

With most major futures contracts now offering liquid micro versions, traders have more tools than ever to stay nimble and protect capital when volatility spikes.

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January Natural Gas

January natural gas completed its first upside PriceCount objective and corrected. Now, the chart is challenging its recent high where a sustained breakout would project a possible run to the second count in the 5.07 area.

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Zero-DTE Options: Pros v. Cons, January Lumber, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important, Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on November 18th, 2025

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Zero-DTE Options

by Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	3950.57	3995.13	4051.37	4095.93	4152.17
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	48.38	49.17	50.14	50.94	51.91
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	58.65	58.18	59.74	60.27	60.83
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	116	116 11/32	116 22/32	117 1/32	117 12/32

Zero-DTE Options: Leveraging CME Liquidity in Volatile Markets

Recent volatility and sharp intraday swings in stock index futures and metals have created unique opportunities for active traders – possibly as an alternative for using futures with a stop loss. One increasingly popular tool for navigating these conditions is Zero-DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) options, available on CME Group’s deep and liquid markets.

What Are Zero-DTE Options?

Zero-DTE options are contracts that expire on the same day they are traded. CME Group offers same-day expiring options on major benchmarks like E-mini S\&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and key metals futures. These instruments allow traders to capitalize on short-term price action while avoiding overnight risk.

Advantages of Using CME Zero-DTE Options

Access to Benchmark Liquidity: CME Group provides unmatched liquidity in index and metals options, ensuring efficient execution even during volatile sessions.
Defined Risk Profiles for LONG options: LONG Options allow traders to manage exposure with clear maximum loss, unlike outright futures positions.
Strategic Flexibility: Ideal for intraday hedging, directional plays, or advanced strategies like spreads and iron condors.
Capital Efficiency: Lower upfront cost compared to futures, with margin benefits when combined with CME futures positions.

Key Considerations

Rapid Time Decay: With only hours to expiration, options lose value quickly if the market doesn’t move as anticipated.
Gamma Sensitivity: Price changes in the underlying can lead to significant swings in option value.
Execution Discipline: Liquidity is strong, but spreads can widen near expiration—precision matters.
Risk Management: Fast-moving markets require a clear plan and strict controls.

Consult with a Broker

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January Lumber

January Lumber is completing the third downside PriceCount objective. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade, at least. At this point, IF the chart can sustain another leg down, we are left with the low percentage fourth count to aim for in the 454 area.

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NFP? The Week Ahead, January Heating Oil, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of November 17th, 2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1267

The Week Ahead – NFP? FOMC minutes , 14 Fed Speakers, NVIDIA reports.
Futures 201 – Utilizing Options on Futures Webinar Recording!
Hot Market of the Week – January Heating Oil
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Gold 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) — Dec (GCZ5)	3928.07	4006.03	4110.57	4188.53	4293.07
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	47.73	49.12	51.25	52.64	54.76
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	57.86	58.87	59.67	60.68	61.68
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	115 19/32	116 2/32	116 28/32	117 11/32	118 5/32

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

NFP? From September dropping next week. FOMC minutes, 14 Fed Speakers, NVIDIA reports.

Due to the recent government shutdown (ending November 12, 2025), many standard monthly reports (e.g., jobs, CPI, retail sales) for October and possibly November have been delayed. Agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and Census Bureau are still finalizing revised schedules, with updates expected imminently. As of November 14, only a limited number of reports are confirmed for next week. Delayed data may be released in batches, potentially including October figures, but exact timing remains fluid.

As for earnings reports? Next week we will see the numbers over 200 stocks.

What Market has been range bound and now breaking out? The longer the range trade the harder and faster the breakout becomes. Watch the Nat Gas as a breakout to the upside has been looming and ready to rock.

Expect continued volatility next week as the markets have not been able to receive Gov’t data due to the ongoing, politician-imposed shutdown. Don’t be fooled, this is about politics NOT Policy.

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

Earnings Next Week:

Mon. Quiet
Tue. Home Depot, Medtronic
Wed. NVIDIA, TJX Palo Alto Networks, JDeere, Lowe’s, Target
Thu. Ross
Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT)

Mon. Williams, 8am, Jefferson 8:30 am, Kashkari 12pm, Waller 2:35 pm, Logan 6:35 pm
Tues. Barr 9:30am
Wed. Williams 1pm , FOMC MINUTES 1PM
Thu. Hammack 7:45 am, Cook 10am, Goolsbee 12:40
Fri. Jefferson 77:45am, Logan 8am

Economic Data week:

Please see calendar below of additional report dates, be mindful of the mid-week NonFarm Payrolls !
EIA is continuing normal operations and will report Crude oil and Nat Gas numbers.

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January heating oil is challenging the June spike reversal high. At this point, IF the chart can break out with new sustained highs, the third upside PriceCount objective would project a possible run to the 2.63 area.

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End of the Longest Shutdown? PLUS: Metals, Energies, Natural Gas; Nov. 26 Soybeans, Levels; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Updates for Futures Trading on November 13th, 2025

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Cannon Operations

The House of Representatives will vote on reopening the Federal Government this evening

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	4060.73	4131.17	4174.83	4245.27	4288.93
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	49.69	51.48	52.55	54.35	55.42
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	56.51	57.47	59.27	60.23	62.03
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	116 27/32	117 6/32	117 17/32	117 28/32	118 7/32

General:

Day 42 of the U.S Government shutdown, the longest on record. The House of Representatives will vote on reopening the federal government this evening. On Monday, the Senate broke through weeks of gridlock and passed the legislation to reopen the government in a 60-40 vote.

Metals:

Silver futures prices shot up over 5% today and is poised to close at a new record high,

exceeding the all-time high reached last month, which broke a 45-year-old price record. Silver futures have gained more than 11% so far this week on two of its biggest daily gains of 2025. The last time silver prices added at least 10% in a week was last September, when futures were trading around $30.

Adjusted for inflation, silver would need to exceed $200 a troy ounce to top the 1980 peak, set before the Hunt brothers’ gambit went bust and inspired the Eddie Murphy comedy “Trading Places.”

Silver’s 73% rise this year has made the metal one of 2025’s best-performing assets, outpacing gold’s 56% jump above $4,000 an ounce, and the 17% gain in the Nasdaq composite stock index, both of which have also set new all-time highs this mont42

Energies:

Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel today, weighed down by an OPEC report saying global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its earlier projections of a supply deficit.

As well today, The Department of Energy’s statistical arm, the Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook report today that U.S. oil production is expected to set a larger record this year than previously forecast.

By mid-session, December WTI crude was down ~$2.70, or 4.4%, at $58.34 a barrel, a three-week low and below its 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages.

Notable Natural gas statistics as of yesterday’s close:

Dec. contract hit its 52-week high of $4.565 yesterday. That’s up ~68% from its 52-week low of $2.696 hit Aug. 25, 2025, a ~52% increase. Still off ~70.5% from its record high of $15.378 hit Dec. 13, 2005. Month-to-date it is up 9.92%. Year-to-date it is up 90.00 cents or 24.77%

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“Will these trends continue into 2026?”

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2026 – What You Need to Know

The question becomes “Will these trends continue into 2026?”

As always, be prepared for sharp corrections and rebounds in these markets by utilizing protective option strategies and stops in tandem.

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Thursday, November 27th

CME Indices and CBOT Interest Rates will close at 12:00 P.M., Central Time

NYMEX Energies and COMEX Metals will close at 1:30 P.M., Central Time

CME Currencies will close at 4:00 P.M., Central Time

Cryptocurrencies will close at 4:00 P.M., Central Time

CBOT Grains, CME Livestock, Dairy, and Lumber will be closed

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