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The New Standard in Futures Trading

In the ever-evolving landscape of futures trading, staying ahead means leveraging powerful, versatile, and adaptable technology. Among the wide array of platforms available today, the Quantower futures trading platform has emerged as a standout choice for both retail and institutional traders. Designed to provide advanced functionality without compromising on user experience, Quantower blends the flexibility of custom strategy development with robust infrastructure designed for speed, reliability, and cross-asset compatibility.

This article will examine in detail what makes the Quantower trading platform a leader in its class, how a skilled futures broker can enhance your execution experience on the platform, what exciting innovations may lie ahead in the second half of the 2020s, and why Cannon Trading Company—a leader in futures contract trading for nearly four decades—represents the ideal brokerage to partner with when trading through Quantower.

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Quantower: Setting a New Benchmark in the Industry

The Quantower futures platform was designed from the ground up to support multi-asset, multi-broker, and multi-data feed connectivity in a single intuitive interface. Unlike many futures trading platforms that are built around legacy infrastructure or fixed broker integrations, Quantower’s architecture is modular and dynamic, offering unparalleled flexibility. This makes it suitable not only for retail traders but also as an institutional trading platform.

Key Features of Quantower

  1. Broker and Data Feed Agnosticism:
    Quantower supports a wide variety of brokers and data providers, including Rithmic, CQG, LMAX, Interactive Brokers, and more. This flexibility allows traders to connect to their preferred provider for real-time data and trade execution.
  2. Advanced Charting and Technical Analysis:
    Traders gain access to a rich library of chart types, over 200 indicators, custom scripting through C# API, and full tick charting capabilities. This allows for precise execution, particularly useful in emini trading, where tick-level analysis is critical.
  3. Customizable Workspace and Layouts:
    Quantower enables traders to fully personalize their interface across multiple monitors. Docking panels, custom alerts, heatmaps, and time & sales data can be tailored for any asset class, including the ever-popular e mini contracts.
  4. Automated and Algorithmic Trading Tools:
    Through native scripting, plug-in architecture, and integration with APIs like REST and FIX, Quantower empowers systematic and high-frequency traders to implement and test their strategies with low latency.
  5. Market Depth and Order Flow Tools:
    DOM Trader, Volume Analysis, TPO Profile Charts, and Order Flow Surface are tools specifically designed for futures contract trading, providing clarity and precision needed by scalpers and day traders alike.

In short, the Quantower trading platform doesn’t just replicate features from other platforms—it reimagines them, creating a professional-grade environment suitable for trading futures at any scale.

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What Makes Quantower Unique Among Other Futures Trading Platforms?

While many futures trading platforms cater to beginner or intermediate users, Quantower’s architecture was built with scalability and professional-grade capabilities in mind. This makes it a true hybrid platform—accessible to individuals while offering tools sophisticated enough for hedge funds and proprietary trading desks.

Comparative Edge:

  • Cross-Platform Strategy Deployment: Unlike platforms that silo strategies into proprietary environments, Quantower allows users to develop, test, and execute trading algorithms across multiple brokers and asset classes.
  • One Interface, Infinite Possibilities: With Quantower, users avoid platform-hopping and reconfiguring interfaces. A single login offers access to all connected accounts, trading instruments, and analytics tools.
  • Built for Evolving Markets: Quantower stays ahead by integrating new trading instruments (crypto, options, FX) while still providing legacy support for key derivatives like the e mini S&P 500 and NASDAQ contracts.
  • Data Transparency: Full access to time & sales, order flow, and historical tick data allows emini traders to capture and act on microstructure patterns often invisible on less sophisticated platforms.

This commitment to flexibility and innovation firmly cements Quantower’s position as a leading futures trading platform.

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Broker Integration: How Your Futures Broker Can Help You Maximize Quantower

Selecting the right futures broker is just as important as choosing the right platform. A futures trading platform as powerful as Quantower reaches its full potential only when paired with a brokerage that provides seamless connectivity, low-latency execution, competitive commissions, and experienced support.

Broker Contributions:

  1. Direct Market Access (DMA):
    A top-tier broker offers DMA through low-latency feeds like Rithmic or CQG, critical for active emini trading and scalping strategies.
  2. Infrastructure Support:
    Brokers like Cannon Trading Company ensure robust, redundant infrastructure, so there’s minimal downtime or lag in execution.
  3. Custom Server Deployment:
    For institutional clients using Quantower as an institutional trading platform, a quality broker may offer VPS or dedicated servers close to exchange data centers for ultra-low latency.
  4. Personalized Service:
    From setting up Quantower API credentials to helping traders configure custom indicators or DOM settings, experienced brokers can tailor the onboarding and ongoing trading experience.
  5. Compliance and Regulatory Guidance:
    Traders gain peace of mind knowing that their broker ensures full compliance with regulatory bodies such as the CFTC and NFA, especially when engaging in high-leverage trading futures activity.

Quantower in the 2nd Half of the 2020s: What’s Next?

As we look ahead to the remainder of the 2020s, the future for the Quantower futures platform is bright. Market trends and trader expectations are pushing platforms toward more integration, real-time AI-enhanced analytics, and cloud-based strategy execution.

Expected Advancements:

  1. AI-Powered Market Analysis:
    Quantower is expected to integrate machine learning modules that help identify trading patterns, detect anomalies, and suggest automated responses.
  2. Cloud-Based Strategy Hosting:
    As traders demand 24/7 strategy uptime without the hassle of managing local systems, Quantower is likely to expand its cloud-hosted trading solutions.
  3. Deeper Broker and Exchange Integration:
    We anticipate tighter integration with non-traditional exchanges, alternative assets, and DeFi markets—further broadening its appeal.
  4. Advanced Risk Management Tools:
    As algorithmic futures contract trading becomes the norm, real-time risk management dashboards and dynamic margin controls will likely be embedded within the platform.
  5. Education and Community Expansion:
    A broader suite of webinars, documentation, and community forums will continue making Quantower more accessible to novice and experienced trading futures professionals alike.

These developments will further reinforce Quantower’s status as a leading-edge trading platform in a constantly evolving marketplace.

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Why Cannon Trading Company Is the Ideal Broker for Quantower Users

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Selecting the right broker is just as important as the right platform. Cannon Trading has partnered

With nearly 40 years of experience in futures trading, Cannon Trading Company is widely recognized as a pioneering force in online and algorithmic trading. Their perfect 5-star ratings on TrustPilot, extensive range of supported platforms, and top-tier client service underscore their value as a broker for every type of trader.

Highlights of Cannon Trading Company:

  1. Platform Diversity and Support:
    Cannon offers not only the Quantower futures platform, but also other high-performance platforms such as CQG, Rithmic, Bookmap, and TradingView, all accessible via a single brokerage relationship.
  2. Industry Recognition:
    Cannon’s spotless regulatory record with the CFTC and NFA, combined with its frequent accolades from trade publications, adds credibility and trust.
  3. Client-Centric Approach:
    Whether you are a beginner navigating emini trading for the first time or a hedge fund deploying a custom strategy, Cannon provides tailored support—including one-on-one walkthroughs, 24/7 support, and dedicated account reps.
  4. Low Margins and Transparent Fees:
    Competitive commission structures, real-time margin transparency, and flexible account funding make Cannon ideal for high-frequency trading futures and swing trading alike.
  5. Education and Resources:
    Cannon’s commitment to educating traders is unmatched. Through blogs, webinars, and real-time support, they ensure that traders using Quantower or any other platform are well-equipped for success.

In short, Cannon is more than just a futures broker—they’re a strategic partner committed to helping traders harness the full power of the quantower trading platform.

Quantower and Cannon Trading — A Powerful Combination

The Quantower futures trading platform has redefined what traders can expect from modern futures trading technology. From its flexible infrastructure and institutional-grade tools to its emphasis on speed, customizability, and data transparency, Quantower meets the needs of every type of trader—from independent day traders to algorithmic trading firms.

But a platform is only as powerful as the broker supporting it. This is where Cannon Trading Company excels, bringing unmatched experience, customer satisfaction, and execution reliability. Their proactive integration of platforms like Quantower, deep regulatory knowledge, and client-first approach make them the ideal choice for traders seeking the ultimate futures contract trading experience.

As the 2020s continue to unfold—with greater demands for connectivity, data insights, and execution precision—the combination of Quantower and Cannon Trading positions traders for continued success in the fast-moving world of trading futures.

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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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CPI Tomorrow, Crude Oil, September Silver, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 15th, 2025

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CPI Tomorrow

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

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Tomorrow’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) release is poised to set the tone for equity markets—with consensus expecting only a modest month-over-month uptick in headline inflation and core readings to remain steady, any upside surprise could trigger sharp moves in stock index futures.

Against the backdrop of trading volumes that have been running at their lowest levels in over two months, thinner liquidity may magnify those swings.

Crude Oil

That makes it an ideal moment to diversify your day-trading playbook: crude oil futures still react vigorously to geopolitical headlines and inventory reports, while 30-year Treasury bond futures offer a lower-correlation alternative when equity volumes ebb.

Please see reports scheduled for tomorrow as we have plenty of Fed speakers scheduled and stock index futures will listen.

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September Silver

September silver is accelerating to the topside where the first upside PriceCount objective has been satisfied. It would be normal to get a near term reaction form this level int eh form of a consolidation or corrective trade. If the chart can sustain further strength, the second count would project a possible run to the 42.03 area.

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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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CPI, Fed Speakers, Q2 Earnings, Levels and Reports; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures The Week of July 14th, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1249

  • The Week Ahead – CPI, Fed Speakers, Q2 Earnings & More!

  • Futures 102 – Short Trading techniques Videos

  • Hot Market of the Week – Spread Watch: KC Wheat VS Chicago Wheat

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Gold Swing Trading System

  • Trading Levels for Next Week

  • Trading Reports for Next Week

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

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MLB All-star Game, CPI (Consumer Price Index), Start of Q2 earnings reports (NFLX, Alcoa, Banks) and plenty of Fed speak next week!

Subdued Volatility, from the geopolitical front for the moment as tensions between Iran/Isreal have relaxed in the near term. Tariff impacts are creating volatility in commodity markets (industrial metals, Orange Juice, Coffee, Grains)

Inflation: The CPI report for June is expected on Tuesday, July 15. The consensus forecast predicts a 2.7% year-over-year increase in the headline CPI, and a 3% year-over-year increase in the core CPI (excluding food and energy),

Remember that current market drivers for Equities are hard data on Jobs, Inflation, Trump tweets and Geopolitics, clearly the Israel/Iran conflict jumps to the top of the list here. Watch for a correction in the Silver market as the RSI is reflecting 77, an overbought situation.

Continued volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of CPI, Fed Speak, U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals.

 Earnings Next Week: 

  • Mon. Quiet
  • Tue. JPM, Wells Fargo, Blackrock, Citi, B of NY, StateStreet
  • Wed. PNC, B of A, J & J, Gold Sachs, M. Stanely, Alcoa
  • Thu. Pepsi, US Bank, GE, Netflix
  • Fri.   Amex, Schwab

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT) 

  • Mon.   Quiet
  • Tues.  8:15am CT Bowman, 11:45 Barr, 1:45pm  Collins, 5:45 pm Logan
  • Wed.  8:15am CT Hammack, 9 am Barr, 5:30 pm Willams
  • Thu.   9 am CT Kugler, 12:30 Cook, 5:30 pm Waller
  • Fri.     Quiet

Economic Data week: 

  • Mon.  Quiet
  • Tue.    CPI, Redbook
  • Wed. PPI, Capacity Utilization, Industrial Production, EIA Crude Stocks, Beige book
  • Thur. Jobless claims, Philly Fed, EIA NAT GAS Storage,
  • Fri. Bldg. Permits, Michigan Consumer Confidence
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Ask a Broker: How to use Bollinger Bands + parabolics!

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

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

Dec. 2025 Kansas City Wheat versus Dec. 2025 Chicago Wheat – read more about spreads HERE!

 

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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.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

NEO DELTA LONG GOLD V1

Markets Traded:   Gold Futures GC

System Type: Swing Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Partially Disclosed

Suggested Capital: $50,000

Developer Fee per contract: $250 Monthly Subscription

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IMPORTANT RISK DISCLOSURE

Futures trading is complex and carries the risk of substantial losses. It is not suitable for all investors. The ability to withstand losses and to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can adversely affect investor returns.

The returns for trading systems listed throughout this website are hypothetical in that they represent 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 backadjusted data (backadjusted).

Please read carefully the CFTC required disclaimer regarding hypothetical results below. HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE MANY INHERENT LIMITATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED BELOW.

NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN; IN FACT, THERE ARE FREQUENTLY SHARP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS SUBSEQUENTLY ACHIEVED BY ANY PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM.

ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT.

\IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK OF ACTUAL TRADING.

FOR EXAMPLE, THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND LOSSES OR TO ADHERE TO A PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM IN SPITE OF TRADING LOSSES ARE MATERIAL POINTS WHICH CAN ALSO ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE MARKETS IN GENERAL OR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SPECIFIC TRADING PROGRAM WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE PREPARATION OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND ALL WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS.

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Metal, Bitcoin, September Copper; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 10th, 2025

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Metals & Bitcoin Dominate

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By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

Metals:

August gold futures traded on both side of $3,300 per ounce today as investors continue to watch the evolving U.S. tariff policy with optimism grew that trade deals between U.S. and its trading partners would continue to weighed on safe-haven flows.

Copper futures fell on COMEX today as traders and investors continued to sift through President Trump’s latest tariff threats. Yesterday, President Trump announced a surprisingly large 50% tariff on copper that could kick in by Aug. 1 or sooner prompting the front-month September copper futures contract to rise ± 50 cents per pound / ±10% – a ±$12,500 per contract move – to an all-time high near $5.50/pound yesterday. Today, the contract eased down ±15 cents/±2.5%.

Crypto:

The three-year pattern of midyear volume dips for Bitcoin futures continues as June marks a sharp month-over-month decline. Total Bitcoin futures volume for the month of June recorded a ±20% month-over-month decline.

For context, over the first five months of 2025, Bitcoin futures volume averaged $1.93 trillion per month. This puts June’s figure roughly 20% below the year-to-date monthly average with just ±$1.55 trillion in total Bitcoin futures volume this month. Even so, July Bitcoin futures closed above 112,000 and within striking range of its May 22 all time high close of 112,905.

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September Copper

September copper accelerated its rally into a new contract high where the chart satisfied its third upside PriceCount objective. It would be normal to see a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade, at least. At this point, IF you could sustain another leg to the topside, the low percentage fourth count projects a possible run to the 7.22 area.

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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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Commodities and Tariffs, Crude Oil, AG & Energies, September KC Wheat; Your 6 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 8th, 2025

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Commodities Face Pivotal Tariff Week Post 4th of July

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Commodities, Tariffs on the AG & Energy Markets

Description: Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, breaks down the post-holiday movements in the AG & Energy markets. This week’s key drivers include:

  • Crude oil volatility following OPEC’s surprise output announcement.
  • Heavy losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat tied to favorable U.S. weather.
  • Tariff countdown: U.S. trade negotiations with 18 countries near critical deadlines.
  • China’s geopolitical squeeze and strained EU-China relations.
  • Potential impact of new trade frameworks with the EU & Vietnam.

This week is shaping up to be pivotal. Will new trade deals support the commodities? Or will weather and global politics keep pressure on the markets? Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated on key market insights.

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Sept. Kansas City Wheat

September KC wheat is testing the contract lows established in May. If this support level doesn’t hold, new sustained lows would project a slide to the second downside PriceCount objective to the $5.02 area.

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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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NFP, 4th of July Trading Hours, Stock Market Stats; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 3rd, 2025

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NFP Tomorrow + 4th of July Friday

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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NFP is tomorrow rather than the usual Friday release!

Stock index futures will close early tomorrow at 12:15 Central time

Take care that the markets are in “holiday mode,” meaning trade participation and thus liquidity can decrease into the Independence Day holiday on Friday. This is more relevant than usual in that it comes along with the early release of this month’s employment report.

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U.S. June Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data will be released tomorrow morning at 7:30 A.M., Central Time, a day earlier that its typical first-Friday-of-the-month release.

Economists are forecasting non-farm payrolls to come in at +110,000 compared to the previous month’s +139,000. The June jobless rate is expected at 4.3%, up +0.1% compared to the previous month. Average hourly earnings are expected up +0.3% month over month. On top of that, weekly Jobless Claims will be released simultaneously.

Please see the schedule below for trading hours tomorrow and Friday. Note that trading hours will be abbreviated tomorrow and Friday.

Found some stock market stats: per data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve, the wealthiest Americans control a majority of shares. The top 1% own half of all corporate equities and mutual funds in the U.S. When factoring in the top 10% of Americans by wealth, ownership of the group rises to close to 90% of all stock market holdings.

This number has not changed meaningfully over time, with the percentage oscillating between 80% and 90% in data that goes back to the end of the 1980’s.

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4th of July Holiday Trading Schedule:

Globex:

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Friday – Closed

Sunday – 7:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Livestock

Friday – Closed

Monday – 8:30 a.m. CT Re-open

 

Cryptocurrencies

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Energy

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

FX

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Interest Rates

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Metals

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Stock Indices

Thursday – 12.15 p.m. CT Close

Thursday – 5.00 p.m. CT Re-open

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

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Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Cocoa, FCOJ

Friday – Closed

Monday – Regular Hours (Cotton re-open at 7.00 a.m. CT)

Canola

Friday – Regular Hours

U.S. Dollar Index

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

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Sept. Mini SP 500

Although the weekly chart is trading at an all-time high, the September Emini S&P daily chart is challenging its contract high. At this point, a breakout with new sustained highs would project a run to the second upside PriceCount objective to the 6479 area.

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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.

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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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Full Day of Trading Reports Tomorrrow! PCE, Weekly Unemployment, Natural Gas, August Live Cattle; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 26th, 2025

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REPORTS TOMORROW: Core PCE, weekly unemployment, natural gas numbers, Fed speakers, GDP, Durable goods and more….

FULL DAY OF NEW REPORTS AHEAD.

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August Live Cattle

August live cattle recently activated downside PriceCount objectives from the June highs. The first count projects a possible slide to the 206.40 area. The low percentage fourth upside count near 257 is not shown here for presentation purposes.

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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.

Daily Levels for June 26th, 2025

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VIX, 12-Day War, Sept. Coffee; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 25th, 2025

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Take a Look at the VIX

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

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12-Day War; Volatility and THE VIX

The Fragile state of the 12-day war will create more angst in our markets if the ceasefire does not hold. President Trumps impact reaches beyond the tariff wars as more negotiations will be revealed as western leaders meet in the Netherlands the next few days. And as Europe’s NATO leaders gather in The Hague to agree on a historic defense spending target of 5 percent, the answer may come as a surprise.

Rather than doing a market recap today; below is a brief I put together regarding The Volatility Index or simply “The Vix Index”. This instrument is a futures contract traded at the Chicago Board Options Exchange which is the pre-eminent American Stock Option Exchange.

Call your Cannon Broker if you think you would benefit from live or even delayed VIX data on your trading platform.

The VIX Index is a calculation designed to produce a measure of constant, 30-day expected volatility of the U.S. stock market, derived from real-time, mid-quote prices of S&P 500® Index (SPX℠) call and put options. On a global basis, it is one of the most recognized measures of volatility — widely reported by financial media and closely followed by a variety of market participants as a daily market indicator.

Market volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future with its ebbs and flows.

Choose your opportunities wisely. Today’s market swings were largely back to normal (pre tariff talk normal)

Tomorrow:

Econ Data:  Building Permits, EIA Crude oil stocks, New Home Sales

FED Chair Powell Congressional Testimony (Senate) 9:00 am

Earnings: Micron, General Mills

Tariff news: Anything goes!

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The inverse can easily be represented by looking at the Daily S&P chart

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Sept. Coffee

September coffee satisfied its second downside PriceCount objective and is consolidating its trade. At this point, IF the chart can resume its slide with new sustained lows, the third count would project a possible slide to the 282 area.

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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.

Daily Levels for June 25th, 2025

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Iran, Energy, Grain, Oil, Fertilizer; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 24th, 2025

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Two-day Fed Chair Powell congressional testimony (historically more volatility on day 1) starting tomorrow!

Video below on U.S. Strikes Iran: Oil, Fertilizer &

Market Fallout Analysis:

Description: Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, reports live from the trading floor following a major U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. In this special June 23 market update, we break down the strike’s implications for:

  • Oil markets and Strait of Hormuz risks
  • Fertilizer supply chains under threat
  • Grain and energy prices in early trading
  • Potential geopolitical escalation—and how traders are reacting
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July Class III Milk

July class III milk continues to slide and has negated the remaining unmet upside PriceCount near 23 cents (not shown for presentation purposes) with the trade below the late April reactionary low. At this point, the chart would need to violate the contract low before it could take aim at the third downside count to the 16.89 area.

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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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Juneteenth Modified Hours; September KC Wheat, Levels & Reports; Your 4 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on Juneteenth; June 19th, 2025

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Juneteenth Modified Schedule Tomorrow

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Juneteenth tomorrow!

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September KC Wheat

September KC wheat has resumed its rally into a new recovery high. This opens the topside for a potential run to the second upside PriceCount objective to the $5.82 area.

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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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