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Shutdown Day 36, Crypto and Energy Trading, March Corn, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on November 6th, 2025

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Shutdown, Crypto & Energy Futures

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	3912.00	3953.30	3977.00	4018.30	4042.00
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	45.94	46.95	47.53	48.54	49.13
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	58.50	59.05	60.07	60.62	61.64
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	115 11/32	115 27/32	116 28/32	117 12/32	118 13/32

Day 36 of the U.S Government shutdown, which officially makes it the longest in U.S. history.

Here’s a 50-year look-back at government funding gaps and shutdowns.

Data for the current shutdown is through November 4.

Crypto:

From its October 6th record high closing of 126,705, the Dec. Bitcoin futures contract entered a technical bear market yesterday, trading intraday below $100,000 for the first time in four months and down over 20%, closing at 101,545. For that full Bitcoin futures contract – with a contract unit of 5 Bitcoin – this is a >$125,000 per contract move.

For the micro-Bitcoin futures contract – with a contract unit of 1/10 Bitcoin – this is a >$12,500 per contract move.

Similar movement was seen in other CME crypto futures, including Ether and the new Solana and XRP futures contracts. All offer full and micro-futures contracts.

Find out more at the CME Group page on Cryptocurrency futures and options

Energy:

Dec. crude oil fell below $60/barrel after U.S. government data showed an increase in crude inventories last week. Against this backdrop, some traders and analysts are bracing for further declines as the global supply glut looks to continue into 2026.

Even with U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, and the OPEC+ decision to pause output hikes in the first quarter of next year, there is still concern about a potential supply glut.

The World Bank last week forecast that the oil glut “has expanded significantly in 2025 and is expected to rise next year to 65% above the most recent high, in 2020.” Reminder: it was April 2020 when crude oil futures traded briefly into negative territory and spent the latter 10 months trading below $50/barrel.

March Corn

March corn is consolidating while contending with overhead against the extended downtrend and 200 DMA. At this point, new sustained highs would project a potential run to the third upside PriceCount objective to the 4.83 area.

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

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

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Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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Second Interest Rate Cut, December Cotton, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Critical Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on October 30th, 2025

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Cannon Operations

What You Need to Know Before Trading Futures Tomorrow!

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	3861.93	3910.07	3978.13	4026.27	4094.33
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	46.01	46.69	47.60	48.28	49.19
Crude Oil (CL) — Dec (CLZ5)	59.02	59.67	60.34	60.99	61.66
Dec. Bonds (ZB) — Dec (ZBZ5)	117 7/32	117 20/32	118 13/32	118 26/32	119 19/32

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Interest Rates

It wasn’t even apparent during Chair Jerome Powell’s post-announcement news conference what triggered the price jolts in several of the futures markets this afternoon – including a ±50-point decline in the E-mini S&P 500 and a ±200-point decline in the E-mini Nasdaq in the span of eight minutes, or the ±$40 sell-off in gold in the span of two minutes.

Regardless of the cause, they served as the latest real-world examples of why it’s so important for traders of all types to assess the risks of their trades – before you enter into them – and have a plan to manage that risk. Day traders and position traders alike should be aware of important planned events – just like FOMC announcements and press conferences – and anticipate the potential risks to those events (these days it’s wise to include occasions when the U.S. president speaks, considering his ongoing involvement and influence in global trade relations).

These events certainly create opportunities for traders – outsize moves can also result in outsize favorable outcomes – but the most important aspect to trading – is always to manage risk.

General – Interest Rates:

Day 29 of the U.S Government shut-down, now the second-longest on record.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point today – its second consecutive rate cut, lowering the Fed’s benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent, its lowest level in three years.

Stock Index Futures:

We’re amidst earning season for the third quarter. Moving into full swing, all eyes were on Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet and Facebook-owner Meta today– all releasing their latest earnings results after the closing bell.

Tomorrow:

Apple and Amazon

December Cotton

December cotton violated its contract low this month but for now was unable to sustain the break towards the low percentage drawn downside PriceCount objective near 57 cents not shown here for presentation purposes. The new chart has activated upside counts on the correction higher and is quickly approaching the first objective to the 66.27 area. To achieve any additional upside targets, we will first have to break out above the long-term downtrend

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Algorithmic Precision Trading, December Soymeal, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on October 24th, 2025

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Cannon Operations

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At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	4035.77	4083.83	4127.67	4175.73	4219.57
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	46.88	47.71	48.47	49.30	50.05
Crude Oil (CL) — Nov (CLX5)	58.60	60.12	61.16	62.68	63.72
Dow Jones (YM) — Dec 2025	46437	46669	46831	47063	47225

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December Soymeal

December meal satisfied its first upside PriceCount objective off of the October low. It would be normal for the chart to react from this level in the form of a near term consolidation or corrective trade. From here, if we can extend the rally with sustained strength, the second count would project a possible run to the $298 area.

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Futures FYI: Metals, Stock Index Futures, Energies, Dec-March Corn Spread, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on October 23rd, 2025

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Cannon Operations

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By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — Dec (GCZ5)	3951.53	4035.67	4105.33	4189.47	4259.43
Silver (SI) — Dec (SIZ5)	46.09	47.19	47.92	49.02	49.75
Crude Oil (CL) — Nov (CLX5)	56.37	57.88	58.86	60.37	61.35
Dow Jones (YM) — Dec 2025	46315	46553	46877	47115	47439

General:

Day 22 of the U.S Government shut-down, now the second-longest on record. Today it overtook the 21-day shutdown of 1995-96. Without a fix, many federal employees will not be getting paid this Friday, the first full paycheck they’ll miss as a result of the shutdown.

Stock Index Futures:

We’re amidst earning season for the third quarter. Moving into full swing, all eyes were on IBM, AT&T and in particular Tesla – all releasing their latest earnings results after the closing bell.

Tomorrow: Intel

Metals:

It’s another installment of the broken record precious metals report – with a twist.

On Monday, Dec. gold futures rose to a new all-time intraday high of $4,398.00/ounce and closed up nearly $150/ounce above Friday’s close. As this blog is being composed, the contract is trading ±$300/ounce lower ±$4,090/ounce – a ±$30,000 per contract move. This includes yesterday’s free-fall of over $300/ounce marking its largest single-day sell-off in 13 years.

Despite the dip, gold is still up over 50% year-to-date. HSBC predicts that the precious metal will hit $5,000 next year.

Energies:

After remaining on their lows last week – with a new multi-month intraday low of $55.96/barrel in the December contract on Monday, futures rose after President Trump again said India would reduce its purchases of Russian oil, while today’s EIA’s report showed a one-million-barrel drop in U.S. crude oil inventories following three weekly builds. Today, Dec. crude oil rose over $2.00/barrel to an intraday high of $59.67/barrel.

Dec – March Corn Spread

The Dec-March corn spread has resumed its rally into a new high. At this point, the chart appears to be taking aim at its third upside PriceCount objective to the -12 area.

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Volatility Tips, December Crude Oil, Bollinger Bands & Parabolics, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Must-Knows for Trading Futures on October 17th, 2025

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Volatility Pointers

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The last few trading sessions we saw tremendous volatility across many markets.

Here are some ideas to explore during times like these:

1. You don’t have a crystal ball. To think you can buy an ES contract in this volatility and use a 2 point stop in hopes of making 20 points profit is a very low probability event…you would need to buy it at the PEREFECT time for this to happen. Point is, with higher volatility you need to use WIDER stops to give yourself a chance. That may mean using SMALLER trade size.

2. If you are able to, share your read with another trader, it may provide you with a better perspective just by sharing.

3. If you think there is room for a big move or what we call a “runner” – be prepared to for the pullbacks. Use multiple time frames to gain a better perspective and hang in there for the big move, if this is what you think can happen.

4. If you have enough risk capital, try to use multiple contracts, example buying 2 rather than 1. Taking profit on the first part of the position will help you relax and look at what the market is really telling you rather than what you would like it to say. It helps reduce both the fear and the greed.

5. “Plan your trade, trade your plan”

Again, these are just some short pointers, written quickly after today’s session in hopes of helping you when you face a similar situation.

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December Crude Oil

December crude oil activated downside PriceCount objectives off the June high. The first count projects a possible slide to the $53 area which would require making a new contract low first. A trade below the early May reactionary low would formally negate the remaining unmet counts to the topside.

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Price Extremes: Gold, Silver, Crude Oil; December KC Wheat, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Important Must-Knows for Trading Futures on October 16th, 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Price Extremes

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

General:

Day 15 of the U.S Government shutdown.

Stock Index Futures:

Dec. stock index futures returned to solid gains late today as markets remained alert over US-China trade tensions and amid hopes for interest rate cuts and strong quarterly earnings results from Wall Street banks. Traders have cemented bets on a rate cut later this month, and odds of a rate cut in December have jumped in recent days to around 96% according to the CME Group FedWatch tool:

Prices Metals:

It’s the broken record metals report. Dec. gold futures rose to new all-time highs today – its 47^th new record of the year – trading up to $4,235.80/ounce intraday.

Alongside gold, Dec. silver rocketed up nearly $2.00/oz. today to set its own all-time record high, trading intraday up to $52.55/ounce. This after yesterday when the contract took out a 45-year-old record closing price of $48.70/ounce, during the time when the Hunt brothers tried to corner the market.

Prices Energies:

November crude oil futures have remained on their lows this week – with a new multi-month intraday low of $58.20/barrel on continued concerns about oversupply and the possible impact on demand of rekindled U.S.-China trade tensions – its fourth day in a row closing below $60/barrel.

Livestock:

Dec. live cattle and Jan. feeder cattle both closed little changed today and within pennies of their own all-time record high closing prices at the close of trading yesterday. Tight supplies and strong feeder markets pushed cash cattle higher and the futures markets followed suit. The supply of cattle has lingered at a near 75-year low, with the closure of the US-Mexico border to Mexican cattle imports further constraining an already tight supply.

December KC Wheat

December KC wheat satisfied its third downside PriceCount objective and reacted with a key reversal higher. It would be normal to get a mean reversion from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective phase, at least. If the chart can sustain further weakness, we are left with the low percentage fourth count to aim for in the $4.37 area. That we trade down to this level is a realistic target although we have traded that low just 5 years ago.

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Day Trading Week! Fed Speakers, December Hogs, Swing Trading, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of October 13th, 2025

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1262

The Week Ahead – Fed Speakers Galore…
Futures 101 – Podcast: Insight into Day Trading Futures
Hot Market of the Week – Dec. Hogs
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini SP 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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Traders, much like the Federal Reserve Board, are dependent on data that, during a government shutdown is barely existent. 17 Fed speakers! The markets are sure to move then, but wait, that’s not all, Fed Chair Powell on Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy.

As for earnings reports? Q3 begins next week! Major Banks report first. (see Below)

The on again off again nature of Tariff news has created golden opportunities for breakouts in some markets, rangebound trades in others. The gold market exploded out of its range I have been writing about for months. Watch Crude oil to see if it stays in its $60.00-$65.00 range and the Dollar index too! The longer the range trade the harder and faster the breakout typically is.

Continued volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals, China, India, Canada and Russia (looks like the EU is following Trump on this one) The Crude Oil market certainly believes so.. Also, remember that Mexico’s extension will end October 29.

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

Earnings Next Week:

Mon. Quiet
Tue. JPM , JNJ, WFG, GS, BLK, C
Wed. BAC, MS, ABT,
Thu. SCHW, BK, USB
Fri. AXP,

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT)

Mon. Paulson 11:55 am,
Tues. Bowman 7:45, Fed Chair Powell 11:20am, Waller 2:25, Collins 2:30
Wed. Bostic 11:10, Miran 11:30, Waller Noon,
Thu. Barkin 7:00am, Barr, Miran, Waller all 8:00am, Bowman 9:00am , Barkin 10:45am, Miran 3:15pm, Kashkari, 5:00pm
Fri. Musalem 11:15

Economic Data week:

Mon. with the government shutdown, data will be suspended.

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The rally in December hogs stalled out last month and now the chart has activated downside PriceCounts on the correction lower. The first count projects a possible slide to the 81.11 area.”

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GDP: What It Is and What to Look for in the Upcoming Report; December Corn, Levels, Reports – The Important Facts to Keep in Mind When Trading Futures on September 25th, 2025

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Cannon Operations

GDP Explained

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

Upcoming GDP Report: The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the final report on U.S. GDP for Q2 (April–June) at 7:30 A.M. Central Time.
Previous Estimates: The first estimate showed 3.0% growth; the revised figure was 3.3%. Tomorrow’s release will be the final revision.
Quarterly Comparison: In Q1, real GDP decreased by 0.5%, making Q2’s growth a significant rebound.
GDP Definition & Components: GDP measures total economic output, calculated from four main components: consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports.
Uses of GDP: Serves as an economic barometer for policy decisions, guides business and investment strategies, and enables international economic comparisons.

Keep an eye out for the last look at U.S. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for the second quarter of this year: April – June. At 7:30 A.M., Central Time the Commerce Department’s U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis will release its final report. The first, advanced look at the second quarter showed real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent.

The bureau then released a revised, coincident figure of 3.3%. Tomorrow’s report will be the final revision, based on data gathered lately. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 0.5 percent.

GDP

is a comprehensive measure of a nation’s economic output, indicating the total value of goods and services produced. It’s calculated by adding up the value of four main components:

Consumer Spending (Personal Consumption): Purchases of goods and services by households.

Business Investment: Spending by businesses on capital goods, like machinery and buildings.

Government Spending: Purchases of goods and services by the government at all levels.

Net Exports: The total value of exports minus the value of imports.

How GDP is Used

Economic Barometer: Governments and policymakers use GDP data to track the economy’s performance and inform decisions on fiscal and monetary policies.

Business and Investment Decisions: Investors and businesses closely monitor GDP growth to identify opportunities for investment and growth.

International Comparisons: GDP allows for the comparison of the relative size and strength of different economies worldwide.

December 25/26 Corn Spread

The Dec – Dec corn spread is trending higher and approaching a second upside PriceCount objective to the -34.75 area. It would be normal to get a near term reaction in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade from that level. IF the chart can sustain further strength, the third count would project a possible run to the -27.25 area.

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FED Speakers, PCE, Bitcoin and Ether Futures, Levels, Reports; What you Need to Know for Trading Futures the Week of September 22nd, 2025

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1259

The Week Ahead – Fed Speakers, PCE
Futures 101 – Trading Bitcoin and Ether Futures
Hot Market of the Week – Dec. Mini SP500
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Natural Gas Swing Trading System
Trading Levels for Next Week
Trading Reports for Next Week

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Fed Speakers & PCE to Dominate the Week Ahead

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Fed Chair Powell to speak in Warwick, RI Wednesday, Heavy week of Fed speakers as well.

The Spice you should be ordering now that Fall is right around the corner should be anything but the pumpkin variety!

The spice building into these markets is what traders look for, Volume is back and so is volatility on many fronts.

With the FOMC meeting behind us, listen for more nuanced language, outside of the 3 cuts prior to years end, Chair Powell shared during after his rate cut speech Wednesday. You will be hearing from a slew of Fed Speakers posting up this week (schedule is below). This unit by themselves, will, no doubt be responsible for bringing additional spice to the marketplace

Those trading markets other than the indices understand rates effect nearly all the markets we trade. To name a few: precious metals (inflation), Bonds (long term rates following short term to varying degrees), the energy complex (cheaper capital higher demand), Equities (cheaper capital), Currencies (capital flows out of US dollar denominated assets to higher interest rate debentures) Grains, Lumber, etc.

As for earnings reports we are truly at the end of Q2 Reporting. We have but a few laggards reporting this week

The on again off again nature of Tariff news has created golden opportunities for breakouts in some markets, rangebound trades in others. The market is just bored with the talk about Russia/Ukraine war cessation, until there is major movement, looks like it’s all up to Putin to move the needle.

Continued volatility to come as next week all markets will be reacting to whatever comes out of U.S. Govt leadership relating to conflicts cessation and trade deals, especially with China great talks with XI and Trump tda, India, Canada and Russia. Also, remember that Mexico’s extension will end October 29.

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

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Mon. Quiet
Tue. Micron
Wed. Quiet
Thu. Costco, Accenture
Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT)

Mon. Williams 8:45am, Musalem 9:00am, Barkin, Hammack and Miran, (new kid on the block) 11:00am
Tues. Bowman 8:00am, Bostic 9:00am, Fed Chair Powell from Warwick, RI 11:35 am
Wed. Daly 3:10 pm
Thu. Goolsbee 7:20 am, Williams 8:00am, Bowman 9:00am, Barr 12:00 pm, Daly 2:30 pm
Fri. Hammack 7:00am, Barkin 8:00 am, Bowman 12:00pm, Musalem 12:30 pm, Bostic 5:00pm

Economic Data week:

Mon. Quiet
Tue. Redbook, &P PMI, Richmond Fed
Wed. Bldg Permits final, EIA Crude Stocks, 17-week Bill auction
Thur. Initial Jobless claims, Core PCE, GDP Final, Existing home sales, EIA NAT GAS Storage, Fed Balance sheet,
Fri. Core PCE index MoM, Michigan consumer sentiment, Baker Hughes

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Day 36 of the U.S Government shutdown, which officially makes it the longest in U.S. history.

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