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Category: Crude Oil

A naturally found substance, crude oil is also one of the most traded commodities. It is crude oil that is further refined so as to make petroleum products. Just like with every other commodity, crude oil too has its specific ticker symbol, contract value and margin.

The margin is variable as it keeps changing as per the volatility in the market as well as according to the current value of the contract. If you are interested in crude oil trading or are already trading in this commodity, it is important for you to know that over the past 50 years the price of this commodity has been denominated in U.S. Dollars.

At Cannon Trading we help you trade crude oil at some of the best day trading margin rates. Our brokers will do their best to keep you aware of the market happenings to help you exercise call and put options carefully. In order to get more information on crude oil and commodities, read this category archive blog. Please feel free to share this information.

Weekly Newsletter: May Crude Oil on the Move? & Trading Levels for April 15th

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter Issue # 1189

In this issue:
  •  Important Notices – Earnings, Gold all time Highs & More
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Trading Videos
  • Hot Market of the Week – May Crude Oil
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – NQ Swing System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

 

Important Notices –

    • Earnings Tues- JNJ,BAC ,Morgan Stanley MS, Wed. -ABT, Thu.- AXP, NFLX
    • Econ Data  Mon- Retail Sales , Tues Housing Starts, Bldg Permits , Thu. Jobless claims, Existing home sales..
    • quiet on the fed speaker front
    • No Congressional action to speak of
    • The U.S. dollar index this morning forged another higher high and reached the highest level since early November.
    • With the June gold futures contract breaking a string of new all-time highs (eight straight days) yesterday, the market is facing the first definitive corrective environment since the middle of last month.
    • The bearish sentiment in financial futures (30-yr. T-bond, 10-yr. T-note) is escalating dramatically and could become overdone soon with some chatter in the market suggesting there might not be a single rate cuts this year.
    • Crude oil may see support this week from renewed talk of an imminent Iranian retaliation (as per U.S. officials) for the Israeli attack in Syria. U.S. officials have openly suggested Iranian retaliation against Israel is likely soon. Fears of disrupted supply remain front and center.

 

 

 

 

Trading Resource of the Week: Trading Videos, Instant Viewing

Watch a series of short videos, where our VP, Ilan Levy-Mayer shares his personal preferences and opinions on different trading topics.
·    Ever wondered when to exit a trade? Take a look at what Ilan has to share on Bollinger Bands and a study called PARABOLICS
·    Some common uses you can make of support and resistance levels.
·    Filter out the noise with range bar charts
·    “Price Confirmation”

 

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  • Hot Market of the Week – May Crude Oil
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.
The March 20th Chart of the Day highlighted May crude oil had completed its first upside PriceCount objective. Now, the chart is consolidating after satisfying its second upside PriceCount objective. A this point, IF the chart can sustain further gains, the third count would project a possible run to the 94.82 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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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.

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
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USD 299 / monthly
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The performance shown above is hypothetical in that the chart represents returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real‐time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on back adjusted data. Please read full disclaimer HERE.
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Daily Levels for April 15th 2024

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Trading Reports for Next Week

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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:
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Markets Post CPI + Levels for April 11th

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Life After CPI …..

by Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

General:

 

It’s been ten months since the central bank paused its rate hike cycle.  It seems as though Jay Powell’s motto throughout his entire tenure as chairman of the Fed has been, “The data will guide our decisions,” and today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released another chunk of data: its March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which measures the prices paid by consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services.  The consumer-price index rose 0.4% in March and 3.5% on an annual basis.  Economists had expected 0.3% and 3.4%.  Core CPI, which removes the volatile food and energy categories, was up 0.4% from February, topping an expected 0.3%.  Now, after strong prints in January and February, are these new readings stronger evidence of a “sticky” inflation situation?

 

At their March meeting, according to its minutes released later this morning, Federal Reserve officials expressed concern that inflation wasn’t moving lower quickly enough.  The CPI report likely didn’t moderate those concerns and the timing for the first long-anticipated rate cut has presumably drifted further out on the calendar.

 

Energies: 

 

Speaking of inflation, the first three months of 2024 saw crude oil jump ±$17 per barrel – a ±$17,000 move for the main 1,000-barrel futures contract – with the front-month May contract trading to the year’s high of $87.63 intraday just last Friday.

 

Softs: 

 

After a one-day 321-point/$3,210 move up on March 12 to close above $7,000/ton – its latest all-time high – May cocoa continued its “no top in sight,” rally, closing today at $10,476/ton, a staggering ±$34,700 per contract move in twenty trading sessions.

 

Metals:  

 

While cocoa retained its “king of the all-time highs” crown for the month, gold did not disappoint bulls in this market, setting its own new all-time high yesterday, trading up to $2,384.50/oz. intraday (basis the June futures contract).  This is a $199.00/oz. move ($19,900 per contract for the standard 100-oz. futures contract) over the same 20-sesson span as the move in cocoa referenced above.

 

Grains: 

 

Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s two main reports: its monthly Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). These serve as the primary informers of the fundamentals underlying domestic and global agricultural futures markets.

 

 

 

 

 

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Daily Levels for April 11th, 2024

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Gold Outlook, Crude Oil & Nat Gas Numbers Tomorrow! +Futures Trading Levels for 01.18.24

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Talking Gold Futures

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

A six-month decline followed by a two-month rally of almost equal price movement. On April 4, Feb gold traded to its all time high of $2,140.30 per ounce. Almost six months to the day, on Oct. 6, the benchmark precious metal had declined ±$300 per ounce (a ±$30,000 move) to $1,842.50. Then, within almost an exact two-month span, on the Sunday Dec. 4th opening of trading, Feb. gold capped a ±$300 per ounce rally, trading briefly up to a new all-time high of $2,152.50. Today, gold prices fell to a more than one-month low, trading intra-day to $2,004.60 per ounce. Credit strong economic data that strengthened dollar and Treasury yields and lowered market expectations of a U.S. rate cut in March. The Commerce Department reported a more-than-expected rise in U.S. retail sales for December. This followed the strong gains in employment and wage gains reported earlier this month and an uptick in inflation last week.

 

The U.S. Consumer Price Index last week did not persuasively indicate under-control inflation,

but with energy and grain prices remaining significantly below last year’s highs, the prevailing

direction of inflation points down with economic conditions improving.

Heads up: Both Natural Gas and Crude Oil numbers come out tomorrow due to MLK holiday this past Monday and the short trading week.

 

 

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether 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 when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

01-18-2024

 

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Video on Projecting Levels, Christmas Modified Trading Schedule + Levels for 12.20.23

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March is front month for stock indices and currency futures.

Symbol for March is H, so example ESH24

February is front month for crude oil.

Christmas Modified trading schedule below.

 

Video: Projecting possible targets when trading futures

 

Projecting possible targets when trading futures

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether 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 when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

 

12-20-2023

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Get Trade Alerts + Futures Trading Levels for Dec. 7th

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Bullet Points, Highlights, Announcements

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

 

General: 

 

It seems like no futures markets are more focused on trading off expectations than those of interest rate futures, like the 10-year T-note and 30-year T-bond.  And those expectations are more focused on one source of information more than any other: the words and actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s governors and current chairman, Jerome Powell.  The Fed. board’s governors’ words are incessantly parsed for any clues as to the future direction of interest rate policy.  Each coming Federal Open Market Committee meeting becomes the latest most important meeting in memory and next week’s is no exception.  The U.S. economy is slowing; there are signs inflation is falling and the Fed has kept interest rates steady – at a range of 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest since 2001 – through its last two meetings after raising rates at the conclusion of eleven consecutive meetings before that.  If “three is a trend,” and if the Fed. holds interest rates steady (widely forecast) look for the futures markets to pile on to the already-shifting expectation that a rate cut is coming sooner than later.  As is customary, Chair Powell will likely try to communicate that the Central Bank’s job of controlling inflation is ongoing and any decision on the future of interest rates – up, down, or steady – will be based on broad definitive proof of the need to act, or not.  Next week’s meeting is a 2-day affair, with the announcement scheduled for Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. Central Time, followed by Chair Powell’s press conference.  Stay tuned.

 

Energy: 

 

 

Already entering today’s trading on a 4-day losing streak, crude oil futures extended its sell-off which as of this typing broke through $70.00 per barrel to an intra-day low of $69.11, its lowest price since July 3 (basis the January contract).

 

While today’s weekly Energy Information Administration report showed crude inventories fell by 4.6 million barrels, far exceeding the 1.4 million-barrel drop analysts had expected, U.S. gasoline stocks rose by 5.4 million barrels last week, more than five times the 1 million-barrel rise analysts expected.

 

News concerning “the elephant in the room” – China’s economic health – also pressed down on prices.  Yesterday, rating agency Moody’s lowered the outlook on China’s A1 rating from stable to negative.

 

Getting help from the currency market, the U.S. dollar stayed on its upward rebound from 3+ month lows of last week to a two-week high.  For all things dollar denominated – particularly globally traded commodities – a rising dollar pressures demand by making purchases more expensive for holders of other currencies.

 

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

 

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether 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 when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

12-07-2023

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Weekly Newsletter: Text Alerts, Silver Daily Chart + Futures Trading Levels for Dec. 4th

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Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1173

 

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In this issue:

  •  Important Notices – Trade March bonds, Feb. gold
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Trade Alerts
  • Hot Market of the Week – March Silver
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – CL (Crude) Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

  • Important Notices

    • Federal Reserve Board Black Out Period Dec 2-14
    • March (H24) Interest rate products, ZB, UB,ZN,ZF,ZT. are now front month
    • Front month for gold is February
    • March (H24) front month for silver
    • Earnings watch, Tuesday 12-5 Toll Brothers Builders NYSE (TOL), Thursday 12-7 chipmaker Broadcom NYSE (AVCO)
    • Reports a variety, Main Focus Friday, NFP 6:30am, WASDE 10am and 1st day of Hanukkah all times CST

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  • Alerts available for: Stock Indices, Grains, Metals, Rates, Currencies and Meats
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March Silver stabilized its break last month and activated upside PriceCount objectives on the correction higher. Now, the chart is taking aim at its first upside target in the 26.41 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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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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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
PRODUCT
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Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital
$15,000.00
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USD 115 / monthly
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The performance shown above is hypothetical in that the chart represents returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real‐time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on back adjusted data. Please read full disclaimer HERE.
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for December 4th, 2023
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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading.

 

Good Trading!
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether 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.

New Micro Nat Gas, Crude Oil Chart + Futures Trading Levels for Nov. 9th 2023

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Updates and Bullet Points:

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

 

General: 

We have a new futures contract.  It started trading on Monday.  This is the Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures contract and corresponding options.

 

To quote directly from the CME Group web site, “The introduction of Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and options responds directly to customer demand for a smaller, more precise instrument for managing natural gas price exposure. At one-tenth the size of the benchmark Henry Hub (NG) contract, Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and options offer more granularity and smaller margin requirements with the same robust transparency and price discovery of the larger Henry Hub contracts.”

 

Follow the link below to the contract’s full contract specifications on the CME Group web site:

 

https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/energy/natural-gas/micro-henry-hub-natural-gas.contractSpecs.html

 

Heads up: most FCM’s / clearing firms, including the five FCM’s Cannon Trading Co. partners with, will monitor a new futures contract for sufficient liquidity before making it available to its clients.  Give Cannon Trading a call to find out the availability of the contract.

 

Energy: 

Incidentally, natural gas (basis Dec.) dropped ±50 cents (a ±$5,000 move) over the last six trading sessions to ±$3.10 /mmBtu. down to new 2-year lows on forecasts for above-normal temps. across the U.S. for the next fifteen days and continental U.S. production remaining near all-time highs,”

 

Financials: 

Stock index futures are struggling today to extend their longest winning streak in two years – clocking seven straight daily gains – as we approach the close of trading.  At this typing, the E-mini S&P 500 is trading just a few ticks either side of unchanged, while the E-mini Dow Jones and E-mini Nasdaq are slightly off.

 

More energy: 

Crude oil extended its more than 2-week sell-off to its lowest level in over three months.  From an intraday high of $89.85 per barrel on Oct. 20, the front month traded through $75.00 per barrel this morning – a ±$15.00 per barrel / $15,000 per contract move.

 

DAILY CHART BELOW

 

News pushing prices south include global demand worries, record U.S. production and ebbing supply concerns surrounding the Gaza conflict.

 

Given its ability to create a ripple effect, the ±15% price decline dragged U.S. pump prices down to levels not seen since March.  It has also helped rein in inflation expectations and worrisome bond yields.

 

While this paints a picture that fears are subsiding that a wider conflict could be emerging in the Middle East and disrupt supplies, traders should remain on high alert for signs to the contrary.

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

 

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether 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 when it comes to Futures Trading.

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Futures Trading Levels

11-09-2023

 

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The Day After FOMC + Futures Trading Levels for Nov. 2nd

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The Day After?

By Senior Broker, Mark O’Brien

 

General: 

 

Prior to this blog’s release, the Federal Reserve Bank’s Open Market Committee held rates steady at 5.25% – 5.50% for the second consecutive meeting, yet another indication that the global central bank rate hike cycle is coming to an end.  At the same time, Fed. chair Powell stayed on message by suggesting more rate hikes could be in the pipeline should inflation remain “sticky.”

 

Keep in mind that a favorite inflation gauge of the Fed is the quarterly Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (Core PCE), which last Friday recorded its eighth monthly decline in a row – down to a 3.68% YOY increase and the lowest reading since May 2021.

 

Energy:

 

If there was a fear / anticipation that the crisis in the Middle East would lead to extended physical supply disruptions for the energy markets, that fear – and crude oil prices – has abated in the last week or so.  After its initial ±$2.00 per barrel gap-up opening to ±$83.25 per barrel the Sunday after the outbreak of hostilities, Dec. crude oil spent two weeks reaching up to $89.85 intraday on Friday the 20th.  As of this typing, it’s trading over $9.00 per barrel lower near $80.00 per barrel, below pre-hostility prices.  Certainly without notice, the war could escalate.  Expansion militarily between the current parties involved, or in concert with expanded state or non-state participation including the United States, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah could inject a “war premium” into energy prices and extend to other commodities.

 

Risk: 

 

The point here is not to opine that this is the direction the conflict will go.  There are a range of possible scenarios for the Israel-Gaza conflict, from an expansion to a broader regional war to a negotiated cessation of hostilities.  There are parties and catalysts capable of steering the situation in either direction.

 

The idea is to caution traders of the potential for increased volatility and to suggest you approach your futures trading generally with risk-defined strategies, such as hard stop orders, option protection, hedge positions & futures and options spread applications.

Plan your trade and trade your plan.

 

 

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Weekly Newsletter: How to Trade Economic Reports + Futures Trading Levels for Oct. 23rd

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Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1168

 

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In this issue:

  •  Important Notices – Trading Contest/Real Cash Prizes
  • Trading Resource of the Week – Trading Around Economic Reports
  • Hot Market of the Week – December Cotton
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – ES Swing Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

  • Important Notices

Trading Contest – Win Real Cash Trading Simulated Account!
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  • Trading Resource of the Week 

Trading Key Economic Reports

As a trader, you will come across many factors that you must consider before entering or exiting the markets. Some of the most important aspects to look for are economic events that can move the markets drastically one way or another.
There are many types of economic events including releases by a governing body, changes in sales or consumption of commodities, and increases in supply and demand. All of these can affect the markets you trade, making it important for you to know how and when these changes are happening.
In this “Trading Around Key Economic Reports” FREE Course you will learn:
  • What is GDP?
  • About the Retail Sales Report
  • What is NFP ( non farm payroll) Report?
  • Understanding US housing Data
  • FOMC
  • Understanding Oil Data Report
  • Importance of Consumer Confidence Survey

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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.
December Cotton completed its first upside PriceCount objective but to this point has not been able to extend its rally any further. Now, the chart has activated downside counts on the correction lower. The first objective projects a run to the 83.87 area.
PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!
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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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  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week

With algorithmic trading systems becoming more prevalent in portfolio diversification, the following system has been selected as the broker’s choice for this month.
PRODUCT
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for October 13th, 2023
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Trading Reports for Next Week
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First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week: www.mrci.com 
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Trading Crude Oil Futures in the USA Amidst Middle East Conflict + Futures Trading Levels for Oct. 17th

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Trading Crude Oil Futures in the USA Amidst Middle East Conflict

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Trading oil futures, particularly crude oil futures, plays a pivotal role in the global energy market and is influenced by a multitude of factors. This article explores the dynamics of trading oil futures in the United States and delves into the impact of Middle East conflicts, with a specific focus on recent events in Israel and Gaza. These geopolitical tensions have far-reaching implications for oil futures, as the Middle East remains a crucial source of crude oil production.

Crude Oil Futures in the USA

Crude oil is a fundamental component of the global economy, and the United States, as one of the largest consumers and producers of oil, is deeply entrenched in the world of oil futures trading. Crude oil futures are standardized contracts that allow traders to buy or sell a specified amount of crude oil at a predetermined price on a future date. In the USA, these futures are primarily traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) under the ticker symbol CL.

The demand for crude oil futures in the USA is driven by various factors, including:

  1. Energy Consumption: The USA is one of the world’s largest consumers of energy, and oil is a primary source. Crude oil futures provide a way for energy companies, airlines, and other sectors to hedge against price fluctuations.
  2. Speculation: Speculators in the commodities market often trade crude oil futures, hoping to profit from price movements. This speculative activity can increase market liquidity and influence short-term price changes.
  3. Global Events: Geopolitical events, especially those in oil-producing regions, have a significant impact on oil futures trading. The Middle East, being a major source of oil production, has been a focal point for oil market participants.

Middle East Conflicts and Oil Futures

The Middle East is known for its volatile geopolitical environment, often stemming from religious, territorial, and political disputes. Recent events in Israel and Gaza have further highlighted the role of geopolitical tensions in influencing oil futures prices.

  1. Supply Disruptions: The Middle East, particularly the Persian Gulf, is home to some of the world’s largest oil reserves. Ongoing conflicts in the region can disrupt oil production, leading to supply shortages. These disruptions can cause a surge in oil prices, impacting crude oil futures.
  2. Market Sentiment: Even the perception of conflict or potential supply disruptions can drive market sentiment. Traders closely monitor developments in the Middle East, and any escalation of tensions can lead to increased speculation and higher trading volumes in crude oil futures.
  3. OPEC and Non-OPEC Nations: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC nations in the Middle East play a pivotal role in global oil production. Geopolitical tensions can influence OPEC’s decision-making, leading to production cuts or increases, directly impacting oil futures prices.

Impact of Recent Israel-Gaza Conflict

The Israel-Gaza conflict, a long-standing and deeply rooted conflict in the Middle East, has repeatedly led to fluctuations in oil prices and, consequently, crude oil futures. Recent escalations in the region have had the following effects:

  1. Oil Price Volatility: The Israel-Gaza conflict has added uncertainty to global oil markets, causing crude oil futures to exhibit increased volatility. Traders react to events in the Middle East by adjusting their positions in response to the shifting geopolitical landscape.
  2. Safe-Haven Assets: Investors often turn to commodities like gold and oil as safe-haven assets during times of geopolitical turmoil. This shift in investor sentiment can drive up demand for crude oil futures.
  3. Production Risk: Israel is not a major oil producer, but it is geographically close to critical oil transit routes, such as the Suez Canal. Any disruption to these routes can have a domino effect on global oil supply, impacting crude oil futures prices.
  4. Influence on OPEC: The Israel-Gaza conflict can exert pressure on OPEC member nations, some of which are involved in the conflict. Geopolitical considerations, including their economic and political interests, can affect OPEC’s oil production decisions.

Risk Management in Oil Futures Trading

Given the inherent volatility in oil markets, traders in crude oil futures must employ effective risk management strategies. These include:

  1. Diversification: Traders can spread their risk by diversifying their investment portfolio, not focusing solely on crude oil futures. This can mitigate losses during periods of heightened geopolitical tensions.
  2. Stop-Loss Orders: Setting stop-loss orders allows traders to define their maximum acceptable loss. If the market moves against them, the position is automatically closed when the stop-loss level is reached.
  3. Fundamental Analysis: Staying informed about geopolitical events and oil market fundamentals is essential. Traders need to understand how these factors can influence oil futures prices.
  4. Technical Analysis: Utilizing technical analysis tools can help traders identify price trends, entry and exit points, and potential price targets.

Trading crude oil futures in the USA is a complex and dynamic process that is deeply interconnected with global geopolitics. Recent events in the Middle East, especially the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlight the significant influence of geopolitical tensions on oil futures prices. Traders and investors must remain vigilant, stay informed, and employ effective risk management strategies to navigate the ever-changing landscape of crude oil futures trading. As the world continues to rely on oil as a primary energy source, the impact of geopolitical conflicts on oil futures remains a critical consideration in the financial markets.

 

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This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell, but a current market view provided by Cannon Trading Inc. Any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy, nor they purport to be complete. No responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained. Readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading.

RISK DISCLOSURE: Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The risk of loss in futures trading can be substantial, carefully consider the inherent risks of such an investment in light of your financial condition.