Win the Inside Game! July Crude Oil, June Strawberry; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 11th, 2025

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Win the Inside Game!

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

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Win the Inside Game, Crude Oil

June’s Strawberry Moon (full) will not appear this low again until 2043

CPI and insight from a long-distance running coach.

I recently listened to a podcast where a long-distance running coach was interviewed, He has written a book “Win the Inside Game”, his name is Steve Magness and he writes about the psychology of winning and losing, training the mind to overcome your physiological responses to self-doubt, losing and overcoming your own mental short comings.

They certainly apply to our sport, trading.

There are many parallels between trading and competing in a sport, in fact, when I was on the exchange floors, many members were retired professional athletes.

What stuck out to me about the similarities between, sport and craft was we all respond to EXTERNAL triggers. Mr. Magness writes (I am paraphrasing)

“in Fight or Flight responses, for athletes, cortisol is a hormone your adrenal glands release when he or she loses an event, game, championship, or simply when they can’t reach a training goal. When the same athlete, wins a contest or reaches goals, testosterone is released.

“Men and Women have plenty of both and these hormones and when they are released, change your thinking therefore, your decision making. Unfortunately, the body can also overreact to stressors that are not life-threatening, such as traffic jams, work pressure, losing trades.”

The take away for me is after each trade, allow your body to return to a level of equanimity before you take your next trade. Keep your emotions in check.

Choose your opportunities wisely. Prepare for shocks, on inflation soft and hard data, Tomorrow we have a big number Consumer Price Index CPI pre cash market opening.

The Stock market will continue to reveal the battle between Push-Pull inflation with Tariff uncertainty through price action.

Tomorrow:

Econ Data:   CPI

FED Speak: BlackOut Period

Earnings: Quiet

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July Crude Oil

July crude oil made its low in April after it completed its fourth downside PriceCount objective. The low was tested and held; leading to the recent sideways range of trade. Now, the chart has broken out to the topside and activated upside counts with a first objective that projects a potential run to the $71 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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June First Notice/Last Trading Days, mini-SP lows; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 10th, 2025

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Fist Notice and Last Trading Dates for June.

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Today was one of the lowest volume days I’ve seen in the mini-SP (ES or EP) contract in 2025!

Not sure if the market got tired from recent volatility?

Perhaps summertime and waiting for news?

But as a trader, especially a day trader, note that recently we have seen more choppy, lower volume days than strong trending days.

Below are the contracts which are entering First Notice or Last Trading Day for June.

Be advised, for contracts that are deliverable, it is requested that all LONG positions be exited two days prior to…

First Notice and ALL positions be exited the day prior to Last Trading Day.

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CPI, PPI, WASDE, NFP, Futures Spreads, July Silver; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of June 9th, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1245

  • The Week Ahead – CPI, PPI, Inflation and WASDE

  • Futures 102 – Understanding Futures Spreads
  • Hot Market of the Week – July Silver
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini NASDAQ Day 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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CPI, PPI, NFP

 Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) came and went, the equities market liked the results. This week will feature a major Agricultural report WASDE, supply and demand numbers from around the globe, CPI and PPI.

No Fed speakers until after the FOMC Rate announcement 8 business days prior to the next FOMC rate decision, known as the blackout period, that encompasses all of next week. Light earnings, only 77 reporting as we are at the end of earnings season.

We will be rolling the Equity Index contracts to September (U) beginning next Friday.

Remember that current market drivers for Equities are hard data on Jobs, Inflation, Trump tweets (tariff talks not Elon small talk) and Geopolitics.

More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of the U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals. Therefore, increased volatility expectations with periodic choppiness as the administration Vs the Courts seem to also be in the middle innings of their tariff battle.

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Midsize Retailers
  • Tue. Gamestop, More Retailers,
  • Wed. Oracle
  • Thu. Adobe
  • Fri. quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all time CDT)

  • Mon.     FED
  • Tues.     Black OUT
  • Wed.     Period
  • Thu.      No
  • Fri.      Speakers until June 18th.

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. Wholesale inventories, Consumer Inflation Expectations
  • Tue. NFIB Bus. Optimism Index
  • Wed. CPI, EIA Crude oil stocks
  • Thur. PPI, Continuing jobless claims, EIA Nat Gas storage, WASDE
  • Fri. Mich. Consumer Sentiment
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July Silver

July silver is challenging its contract high from last fall. If the chart can break out with new sustained highs, we have open PriceCounts to the topside with the first objective projecting a possible run to the 38.45 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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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.

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Non-Farm Payroll, July Silver; Your 2 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on June 6th, 2025

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NFP – Non-Farm Payroll, July Silver; 6.6.25

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

Non-Farm Payroll tomorrow. Market moving report.

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Trading during the Non-Farm Payroll release can be highly volatile and unpredictable, making it crucial for traders to exercise caution. The Non-Farm Payroll report, released on the first Friday of each month, provides key insights into U.S. employment trends and can significantly impact currency, stock, and futures markets.

This sudden influx of data often triggers rapid price swings, stop hunts, and temporary market distortions. Many traders attempt to capitalize on these movements, but the heightened volatility can lead to increased slippage and unexpected losses.

It’s essential to use appropriate risk management strategies, such as adjusting position sizes, setting wider stop losses, or waiting until the initial volatility settles before entering a trade.

Another critical factor to consider is the drying up of liquidity during Non-Farm Payroll trading. Liquidity tends to thin out just before and immediately after the report as market participants, including institutional investors, pull back or adjust their positions cautiously.

This can result in exaggerated price movements, making it harder to execute trades at desired levels. Spreads may widen, and orders might experience delays or unfavorable fills.

To navigate this environment effectively, traders should be mindful of the risks and consider using limit orders instead of market orders, staying informed on previous Non-Farm Payroll trends, and avoiding overleveraging positions.

Patience and preparedness can help mitigate unnecessary risks while trading around this high-impact event.

That’s Non-Farm Payroll. Now, July Silver…

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July Silver

July silver is challenging its contract high from last fall. If the chart can break out with new sustained highs, we have open PriceCounts to the topside with the first objective projecting a possible run to the 38.45 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.

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Non-Farm Payrolls, Tariffs, Earnings; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures The Week of June 2nd, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1244

  • The Week Ahead – Non-Farm Payrolls, Earnings, Tariffs

  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options

  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Non-Farm Payrolls

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A full week ahead and as nearly always, the 1st Friday of the month brings an impactful data set to the markets. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP).This week will also feature the last week of Fed speakers until after the FOMC Rate announcement 8 business days following this upcoming weekend, known as the blackout period. Light earnings, only 149 reporting as we are in the 9th inning of this game.

Tariffs

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More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of the U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals. Therefore, increased volatility expectations with periodic choppiness as the administration Vs the Courts seem to be in the middle innings of their tariff battle.

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Credo
  • Tue. HP, Dollar General, Crowdstrike
  • Wed. Dollar Tree
  • Thu. Broadcom, LuLuLemon
  • Fri. ABM industries

FED SPEECHES: (all time CDT)

  • Mon.     Logan 9:15 am CT, Goolsbee 11:45 am CT
  • Tues.     Goolsbee 11:45 am CT, Logan 2:30 pm CT
  • Wed.     Bostic 7:30 am CT
  • Thu.      Harker 12:30 pm CT,
  • Fri.       None

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. ISM mfg. PMI
  • Tue. RedBook, JOLTS, Factory Orders,RCM/TIPP Econ Optimism Index,
  • Wed. ADP, PMI Final, ISM Services, EIA Crude Stocks, Beige Book,
  • Thur. Challenger Job Cuts, Continuing claims, EIA Nat Gas storage
  • Fri. Non-Farm Payrolls, Used Car prices.

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 22nd; Your 4 Important Need-To-Knows for Equity Indexes, Financials, Crypto

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 22nd

Key Points for Tomorrow

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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Equity Indexes / Interest Rates:

Stock index futures turned lower this afternoon after a disappointing Treasury bond auction accelerated a selloff in the debt market.

The June E-mini Dow Jones futures contract dropped over 800 points, more than 2.0%, leading the E-mini S&P 500 and E-mini Nasdaq indexes lower in afternoon trading.

Financials:

U.S. 30-yr. T-bond and 10-yr. T-note futures also sold off and correspondingly debt yields spiked, with the 10-yr. rate climbing toward 4.6% and the 30-yr. rate eclipsing 5.0%

Yields extended gains in the afternoon after a $16 billion auction of 20-year Treasury bonds attracted relatively soft demand from investors, selling at a higher yield than traders had anticipated.

The selloff in stocks followed earnings reports from retailers Target, Lowe’s and TJX. Target cut its annual outlook.

Crypto:

Bitcoin futures climbed to a new all-time high for the first time since January. The current front-month May futures contract traded intraday up to 110,745 before paring its gains. Bitcoin futures total open interest surged to a record $75 billion, signaling heightened leveraged exposure as traders are eyeing a breakout above a key $108,000 resistance level. The CME Group / Chicago Mercantile Exchange leads with $17.43 billion in open interest. Within the highly leveraged environment, the potential for liquidations of short positions becomes a powerful force that could propel Bitcoin futures to new highs.

 

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Volatility, 16 Fed Speeches, July Coffee; Your Important Need-To-Knows for the Week of May 19th, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1242

  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options

  • The Week Ahead – 16 Fed Speakers, Earnings, Housing, Tariffs, Volatility

  • Futures 102 – 5 Short Videos to Help Your Trading

  • Hot Market of the Week – July Coffee

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Heating Oil Swing Trading System

  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Volatility!

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16! Count ‘em, 16 Fed speeches next week, a full week of trading in advance of Memorial Day weekend. Volatility expected.

More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of the U.S. Gov’t leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals. Therefore, increased volatility expectations.

Look for changes from hawkishness to the doves fly in the tone and tenor of Fed speeches next week. June 18th is the next FOMC rate decision release.

Economic hard data Highlights next week will include Chicago Fed Economic Activity Index, Purchasing Managers Index, and few housing market numbers. Earnings reports will reflect 350+ total reports while we are in the bottom of the 7th inning of earnings season, the reports can still impact the indices but much less than in past weeks Highlighted by Home Depot, Palo Alto Networks, TJ Max and intuit to name a few Large Cap stocks.

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Quiet
  • Tue. Home Depot, Palo Alto Networks
  • Wed.  TJ Max, Lowes, Medtronic
  • Thu. Intuit
  • Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES:

  • Mon.     Bostic 7:30 am, Jefferson and Williams 7:45 am, Logan 123:15pm, Kashkari 12:30 pm
  • Tues.     Barkin and Bostic 8:00 am, Collins 8:30 am, Musalem 12:00pm, Kugler 3:00 pm, Daly  and Hammack 5:00 pm
  • Wed.     Barkin 11:00am
  • Thu.      Williams 1:00pm,
  • Fri.       Cook 11:00am

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. CB index of leading indicators
  • Tue. quiet
  • Wed. EIA Crude Stocks,
  • Thur. Chgo Fed Activity Index, Initial claims, PMI, Existing Home Sales, KC Fed Activity Index, EIA Nat Gas
  • Fri. Bldg Permits, Home Sales

Futures 102: Short Trading Videos to Improve Your Trading

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” how to use it for entering trades?

·    Where do I exit a profitable position?

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July Coffee

The July Coffee failed upside attempt!

 

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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

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Brokers Trading System of the Week

Swing 61B Trading System

Market Sector: Energies

Markets Traded:   HO – Heating Oil

System Type:  Swing Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Partially Disclosed

Suggested Capital: $25,000

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A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you.

You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position.

If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position.

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

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PPI, Manufacturing Surveys, CannonX Time on Charts; 3 Important Need to Knows for Futures Trading on May 15th, 2025

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What to Know Before Trading Futures on May 15th

PPI, Key points for tomorrow

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s economic reports, starting at 7:30 A.M., Central Time with the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ PPI, showing the cost of wholesale goods and services.

The PPI reading reflects what companies pay for supplies such as grains, fuel, metals, lumber, packaging and so forth. The PPI is a key inflation gauge.

At the same time, the Labor Department will release its Initial Jobless Claims, which measures the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week.

Manufacturing Surveys

Although with less cachet, tomorrow will also see the release of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey, which is a monthly survey of manufacturers in New York State conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Probably in the same category the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey will be released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Both surveys will be released at 7:30 A.M., Central Time.

Probably the most compelling event tomorrow will be at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference in Washington, D.C. where Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 7:40 A.M., Central Time.

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CPI/PPI Week, July – September Corn, Trading Using ALGOS: 3 Important Need-to-Knows for the Week Ahead

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1241

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  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options
  • The Week Ahead – CPI/PPI Week! Chair Powell on Thursday.

  • Futures 102 – Trading Set Ups for Review
  • Hot Market of the Week – July-Sept. Corn Spread

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Notorious ES Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

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Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

CPI/PPI Week! Chair Powell on Thursday

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More volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of Geneva, Switzerland where U.S.-China trade representatives will be meeting for the first time since the tariff tantrums had begun. Therefore, increased volatility expectations.

WASDE Monday, 11a.m. CT World Agricultural Supply and Demand

Economic hard data Highlights next week will include Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index as Tues. and Wed. respectively. The Y o Y forecast is 2.4 % for the CPI and Next month’s PPI numbers should reflect producer price changes affected by global tariff implementation.

Earnings reports will reflect 900+ total reports while we are in the top of the 5th inning of earnings season, the reports can still impact the indices but much less than in past weeks.

Highlighted by Constellation Software, Honda motor Company, Tencent Holding LTD., Siemens AG, Sony Corp, Walmart, Alibaba to name a few Large Cap stocks

Earnings Next Week:

  • Mon. Constellation Group
  • Tue. Honda Motor Company
  • Wed. Tencent, Cisco, Siemens, Sony
  • Thu. Walmart, Alibaba
  • Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES:

  • Mon.     Kugler 9:25 am CT
  • Tues.    Quiet
  • Wed.    Waller 4:15 a.m. CT, Jefferson 8:10 a.m. CT, Daly 4:40 p.m. CT
  • Thu.   Fed Chair Powell 7:40 a.m. CT, Barr 1:05 p.m. CT, at the Thomas Laubach Research  Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Fri.     Williams 8:05 am CDT

Economic Data week:

  • Mon. WASDE
  • Tue.  CPI 7:30 a.m. CT , Redbook
  • Wed. EIA Crude Stocks
  • Thur. Continuing Jobless Claims, PPI, Philly Fed, Retail Sales, Capacity Utilization, Hsg Mkt Index, .EIA Nat Gas
  • Fri. Bldg Permits, Housing Starts, Mich. Consumer Sentiment

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July-September Corn Spread

The July – Sep corn spread completed its first downside PriceCount objective to the 19.75 area and is consolidating for a moment. If the chart can resume its slide, the second count would project a possible slide to the 11 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.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

Notorious ES Trading System

Market Sector: Stock Index Futures

Markets Traded:   ES

System Type: Day Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Partially Disclosed

Suggested Capital: $30,000

Developer Fee per contract: $110.00 Monthly Subscription

System Description:

Trade ES futures. System coded to seek long or short entries, and the system only uses the higher probability signal. System contains a money management component.

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

Futures Trading Disclaimer:

Transactions in securities futures, commodity and index futures and options on futures carry a high degree of risk. The amount of initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract, meaning that transactions are heavily “leveraged”.

A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you.

You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position. If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position.

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

Please read full disclaimer HERE.

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Daily Levels for May 12th, 2025

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FOMC Key Takeaways from CME, Dollar Index; 4 Important Need-To-Knows When Trading Futures Tomorrow

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FOMC Takeaways

FOMC Key Takeaways with Craig of CME Group

The awaited Fed Interest Rate decision was released yesterday, and as expected, the Fed kept the interest rates unchanged while signaling that rate cuts could be on the horizon for the remainder of the year.

With this announcement, the equity indices initially broke to the downside and then were able to recover at the end of the session. Gold, Silver, and Crude Oil all traded lower today after seeing strong gains to start the week.

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The CME Fed Watch Tool has been moving today with the interest rate decision along with the volatility in different markets, and seeing the changes over time can be beneficial.

This morning at 9:00 A.M. Central Time, the tool was pricing in a pause for the June meeting with a 69% probability, and that figure went up to 76% as of 3:00 Central Time after hearing remarks from Powell.

In a similar way, the probability for a rate cut at the July meeting remained the same near 56%. What this tells traders is that the market is pricing in a higher chance of the first interest rate cut coming at the July meeting instead of the previous expectation of the June meeting.

Would you like to view daily updates/takeaways and general research?

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Craig Bewick has spent 25 years in futures and options markets, starting at CBOT and CME working in risk management, regulatory, technology, product management and client development.

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June Dollar Index

The June Dollar Index stabilized its inside last month after it satisfied its fourth downside PriceCount objective. Now, the chart has activated upside counts and is taking aim at the first objective to the 101.22 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.

Daily Levels for May 9th 2025

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