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If one has to define financial futures, it is pretty simple. A financial future is basically a futures contract agreed upon on a short term or long term rate of interest. There are a number of representative financial futures contracts. Financial futures trading also requires you to understand some typical financial terms and terminology. Most popular are the treasury bonds futures in this category. Under this category archive, you will be able to learn and understand the different aspects of financial futures, through the write-ups we have listed for the readers.

Cannon Trading can provide assistance. We can provide you with professional advice and help. Whether you approach us for consultation on day trading, crude oil trading or for advice on financial futures, we can give you the answers and solutions that qualify us as one of the best. Another resource that we help you out with is information and knowledge based category archives. This particular category of blogs features extensive and exclusive information on financial futures. Read about it and equip yourself!

April Unleaded Gasoline & New Micro Futures – Grains, Oilseeds: Market Insights for Tomorrow

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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April Unleaded Gasoline takes the spotlight!

Different Markets for Day Trading

April Unleaded Gasoline.

Busy trading day tomorrow with many different reports – please check the calendar below!!

Micro Futures – Grains, Oilseeds.

CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, announced in late January that it will launch a suite of micro grain and oilseed futures contracts. These contracts will be cash-settled and be one-tenth the size of the exchange’s Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal futures contracts.

Their first day of trading was this last Monday, Feb. 24.

Quoting John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agriculture from CME Group’s press release: “Our benchmark grain and oilseed futures products are the most liquid and highly-utilized markets in global agriculture today. These smaller-sized contracts will provide additional flexibility for market participants to manage their agricultural portfolios with greater precision.”

Micro Futures

Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal futures will be listed by and subject to the rules of CBOT. For more information and additional contract specs, please visit www.cmegroup.com/microags.

April Unleaded Gasoline

April unleaded gasoline activated downside PriceCount objectives off the January top and is completing the first count to 2.20. It would be normal to get a near term reaction in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade from this level. If the chart can sustain further weakness, the second count would project a possible run to the 2.15 area. It would take a trade below the October reactionary low to formally negate the remaining unmet upside objectives.

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Gold Drops to $40, Silver Freefalls as Looming Recession Fears Weigh Heavy on Markets

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Movers & Shakers: Gold, Silver, Recession Fears

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by John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Movers and Shakers: QUIET Econ data and fed speak tomorrow

Market volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future

Choose your opportunities wisely.

The S&P experienced an 85 point slide ($4250.00 per contract) 65 points immediately following the negative consumer confidence number release that declined by 7 points. The market has continued to recover from the initial loses and look to close in the _0 to 20 point range near 5990.00 basis the March contract. The NQ also took a drubbing, down 225 points as of this writing after being down over 400 points earlier in the session while the DOW looks to add 150 + points today.

Gold, Silver, Recession Fears

Gold, Silver: Recessionary concerns as a result of the building lack of confidence also impacted the Gold and Silver markets , with gold taking a $40.00 per ounce whack and Silver taking a .68 drubbing per troy ounce basis the May contract.

Not to be left out, the US 30 yr Bond, ( ZBM25) was up ( lower interest rates) 42 32nds basis the June contract.

Crude oil will be closing under $70.00 bbl for the first time since the day after Christmas at what looks to be 69.10 basis the April contract.

Updated: February 25, 2025 7:28 am

Dallas Fed President put forth the idea of using a modest portion of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet to holding daily auctions of discount window loans, arguing that it will improve efficiency and effectiveness in implementing policy, and encourage banks needing liquidity to borrow at the Fed. The US Fed discount window lend to banks in need of cash, exchanging for less liquid collateral held by banks.

Updated: February 25, 2025 7:55 am

Redbook Weekly US Retail Sales Headline Recap

**Redbook Weekly US Retail Sales were +5.9% in the first three weeks of February 2025 vs February 2024

**Redbook Weekly US Retail Sales were +6.2% in the week ending February 22 vs yr ago week

Updated: February 25, 2025 8:01 am

Case Schiller 20 US Metro-Area Home Prices Recap

**Case Schiller 20 US metro area home prices for December Y/Y: +4.4% from the year ago month

**Case Schiller 20 US metro area home prices for December M/M: -0.1% vs prior month

Updated: February 25, 2025 9:02 am

Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Headline Recap

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing Index: +6.0 ; prior -4.0; expected -2.0

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing Shipments Index:+12.0 ; prior -9.0

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing New Orders: 0.0 ; prior -4.0

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing Employees: +9.0 ; prior +3.0

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing Prices Paid: +2.23 ; prior +2.37

**Richmond Fed February Manufacturing Prices Received: +1.62 ; prior +1.21

**Richmond Fed February Service Sector Index: +11.0 ; prior +4.0

Updated: February 25, 2025 9:06 am

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined by 7.0 points in February to 98.3 (1985=100).

Tomorrow:

Rich. Fed, Bldg Permits, New Home sales.,
NVIDIA Earnings after the close!
Fed Barkin 7:30 am CST, Fed Bostic 11:00 am CST .
Crude Oil Inventories
G20 all day

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Treasury Bonds & Notes make Bold Moves!

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Treasury Bonds & Notes – Different market, different trading environments

Each market has different personality, different behavior along with different times of the day when it is most active. If you are finding that the ES (mini SP) is not giving you enough risk/opportunities, then start monitoring a couple of other markets and perhaps explore them in demo / simulated mode.

There are more than a few markets I think are suitable for day-trading. Below you will find some observations, tips along with what is unique about these markets, personality and most active trading hours.

Interest rates, mostly the ten year and 30-year.

In most platforms, the symbols are ZB for 30-year bonds and ZN for 10-year notes.

Product Symbol

Treasury Bonds

Contract Size

The unit of trading shall be U.S. Treasury Bonds having a face value at maturity of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or multiples thereof

Price Quotation

Points ($1,000) and 1/32 of a point. For example, 134-16 represents 134 16/32. Par is on the basis of 100 points.

Product Symbol

Underlying Unit

One U.S. Treasury note having a face value at maturity of $100,000 < Treasury Bond.

Price Quote

Points ($1,000) and halves of 1/32 of a point. For example, 126-16 represents 126 16/32 and 126-165 represents 126 16.5/32. Par is on the basis of 100 points.

Tick Size

(minimum fluctuation)

One-half of one thirty-second (1/32) of one point ($15.625, rounded up to the nearest cent per contract), except for intermonth spreads, where the minimum price fluctuation shall be one-quarter of one thirty-second of one point ($7.8125 per contract).

Contract Months

The first five consecutive contracts in the March, June, September, and December quarterly cycle.

These contracts are often affected by many of the economic reports that come out at 8:30 Am Eastern and there is very active volume between the hours of 8 am EST and 3 PM EST

Volume on both contracts is very good. Ten years will often have 1 million contracts traded per day (might be the second most active US futures market after the mini SP 500) and the bonds will avg. around 1,300,000 contracts.

These markets can experience very volatile movements during and right after different reports but then will often trade smooth or in an intraday trend the rest of the day.

Another advantage for these markets is that the exchange fees per trade are LOWER than the ones on the stock index futures.

May Sugar Chart for your review below!

May sugar is completing its second upside PriceCount objective to the 19.96 area. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade. At this point, if the chart can sustain further strength, the third count would project a possible run to the 21.57 area which is consistent with a challenge of the fall highs.

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Natural Gas & Copper Eye Upside Amid Post-Holiday Market Turbulence; Softs & Metals Lead the Charge

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Busy Friday to Finish a Short Trading Week

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

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It has been a volatile short trading week post President’s Day long weekend.

Wild swings across the board with softs and metals leading the way.

Tomorrow we have new home sales, flash PMI and University of Michigan reports which will be watched closely for the inflation outlook.

Watch both natural gas and copper as these markets are establishing a tend to the upside.

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Dollar Index Eyes 105.47 as Economic and Geopolitical Risks Mount

Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Movers & Shakers by John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Dollar Index Eyes 105.47

Movers and Shakers : QUIET Econ data and fed speak tomorrow

Market volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future

Choose your opportunities wisely.

Updated: February 18, 2025 2:01 pm

Russia – Ukraine War Update

–Ukraine’s military said Russia launched a barrage of 147 attack drones against Ukraine overnight. Out of this, the Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 83, while 59 did not reach their targets. Several storage facilities and private residences were reported damaged.

–The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said that Ukrainian drones hit one of its major oil pipelines in southern Russia’s Kropotkinskaya pumping station in the Krasnodar region, affecting supply from neighbouring Kazakhstan.

–Ukraine’s Security Service claimed responsibility for the attack on the oil pipeline and said that Moscow’s Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar was also hit, with at least 20 explosions heard in the area.

–Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces captured the settlement of Fyholivka in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. A second announcement later said that the village of Sverdlikovo in Russia’s Kursk region was taken back from Ukraine’s forces.

–US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Saudi Arabia in advance of planned peace talks between United States and Russian officials over the war in Ukraine.

–Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia would be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and foreign policy director Yuri Ushakov at the meetings with the US in Riyadh.

–Peskov also said that Russian officials would talk with US counterparts about restoring ties, negotiating a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

–The Kremlin said any plans to deploy European peacekeeping troops after Kyiv and Moscow strike a peace deal would make the matter complex.

–French President Emmanuel Macron hosted an emergency meeting with leaders from key European Union nations at the Elysee Palace in Paris to discuss the EU’s reaction to Washington’s peace talks with Moscow.

–Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told a media briefing that the Paris meeting, to discuss the US’s policy shift towards Moscow in its war on Ukraine, would be an attempt to prevent peace. -unlike them, we support Donald Trump’s ambitions; unlike them, we support the US-Russian negotiations; unlike them, we want peace in Ukraine,- Szijjarto said.

–Russia’s Lavrov asked why Europe should be invited to join talks on a peace settlement in Ukraine if European politicians want the war to carry on. He also said Russia would not even consider territorial concessions to Ukraine in future peace talks.

–The spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sergii Nykyforov, said that the Ukrainian leader would travel to Saudi Arabia on a long-planned visit the day after the meeting between Russia and US officials wraps up.

–The Ukrainian leader also said he would not recognise any outcome of the Washington-Moscow talks in Saudi Arabia that did not involve Kyiv.

–Zelenskyy met with the United Arab Emirates’s Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a visit to the UAE, where Sheikh Mohammed reportedly committed to supporting efforts for a peaceful resolution to the war and continuing initiatives to ease the humanitarian impact.

–Zelenskyy is now in Turkiye to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia.

-The Dollar Index Eyes 105.47.

Tomorrow:

FOMC Minutes
Housing Starts
NO Crude Oil Numbers ( pushed to Thursday)

March US Dollar Index

The March dollar index negated its original downside PriceCounts off the January high early this month. Now, the chart has activated fresh counts off the larrger leg where the first count projects a run to the 105.47 area. It would take a trade below the November reactionary low to formally negarte the remaining unmet upside objectives.

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Gold Futures

Posted on February 17, 2025April 20, 2025 by Ilan

Gold futures have long been a cornerstone of the commodities market, providing traders with opportunities to hedge against inflation, speculate on price movements, and diversify their portfolios. As we move into 2025, the landscape of gold futures trading continues to evolve due to economic trends, geopolitical events, and shifts in monetary policy. Whether you are an experienced futures trader or a newcomer looking to explore futures contract trading, understanding the key elements of the market is crucial.

This guide will cover:

10 expert tips for trading gold futures in 2025
The latest trends affecting futures gold prices
Essential reports and indicators for assessing a gold futures contract
Historical price movements of gold futures and other precious metals
Why Cannon Trading Company is a top choice for traders of all experience levels

10 Tips for Trading Gold Futures in 2025

Understand Market Fundamentals

To succeed in trading futures, it is essential to grasp the fundamental factors that drive gold futures prices. These include:
- Inflation rates
- Federal Reserve policies
- Geopolitical tensions
- Supply and demand dynamics
  By staying informed on these factors, traders can make more informed decisions about futures contract trading.
Follow the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)

Gold often moves inversely to the U.S. dollar. A strong dollar typically puts downward pressure on gold futures prices, while a weaker dollar can push prices higher. Monitoring the DXY can provide critical insights for futures gold traders.
Watch the Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy

The Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates have a direct impact on gold futures trading. Lower interest rates make gold more attractive as a non-yielding asset, driving up demand. Traders should follow Fed announcements and adjust their futures trading strategies accordingly.
Keep an Eye on Inflation Reports

Inflation is one of the strongest catalysts for gold futures price movements. Traders should monitor reports such as:
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Producer Price Index (PPI)
- Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE)
Study Seasonal Trends

Gold has historically followed seasonal patterns. For example, demand tends to rise in the fall and winter due to increased jewelry purchases and economic uncertainty. Recognizing these patterns can improve trading futures strategies.
Use Technical Analysis for Entry and Exit Points

Successful futures traders rely on technical indicators to determine when to enter or exit a gold futures contract. Key indicators include:
- Relative Strength Index (RSI)
- Moving Averages (50-day and 200-day)
- Bollinger Bands
- Fibonacci Retracements
Manage Risk with Stop-Loss Orders

Risk management is critical in futures trading. Traders should use stop-loss orders to protect their positions from excessive losses in volatile markets.
Be Aware of Margin Requirements

Trading a gold futures contract requires margin, which can fluctuate based on market volatility. Understanding margin requirements from a futures trading broker like Cannon Trading Company ensures proper capital allocation.
Follow Central Bank Gold Purchases

Many central banks buy and hold gold as a reserve asset. Increases in central bank gold purchases can signal higher gold futures prices.
Choose the Right Futures Trading Broker

A reliable futures trading broker is essential for success in futures contract trading. Cannon Trading Company stands out due to its top-performing trading platforms, excellent regulatory standing, and 5 out of 5-star ratings on TrustPilot.

Trends to Watch in Gold Futures Trading for 2025

Inflation and Economic Slowdown

Persistent inflation and potential recessions will likely drive investors toward futures gold as a safe-haven asset. Traders should be prepared for increased volatility.
Digital Gold and Blockchain Innovations

The rise of tokenized gold and blockchain-based trading platforms is making gold more accessible to retail traders. These innovations may impact gold futures contract liquidity and pricing dynamics.
Geopolitical Risks

Ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly involving global superpowers, could lead to increased demand for gold futures as investors seek stability.
ESG and Sustainable Mining Practices

With growing interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, ethical mining practices could influence gold futures pricing and availability.
The Rise of Algorithmic Trading in Futures Markets

More futures traders are using algorithmic strategies to capitalize on market inefficiencies, making futures contract trading increasingly data-driven.

Key Reports for Evaluating a Gold Futures Contract Trade

U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) Report

A strong jobs report can strengthen the dollar, which may drive gold futures prices lower. Conversely, weak employment data can push prices higher.
Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes

Understanding the Fed’s stance on monetary policy is crucial for trading futures effectively.
CPI and PPI Inflation Reports

These reports offer insight into inflation trends that impact gold futures trading.
World Gold Council Reports

Quarterly reports from the World Gold Council provide valuable insights into demand, supply, and investment trends for futures gold.
Commitment of Traders (COT) Report

This report shows how hedge funds and commercial traders are positioned in gold futures, helping traders gauge market sentiment.

Historical Performance of Gold Futures and Precious Metals

Historically, gold futures have demonstrated resilience during economic uncertainty. The 2008 financial crisis saw gold futures prices surge due to panic-driven buying. More recently, gold hit all-time highs in 2020 amid pandemic fears. Silver, platinum, and palladium futures also tend to follow similar trends but with higher volatility.

Key Takeaways from Historical Data:

Gold performs well during recessions and inflationary periods.
Precious metals futures trading can be highly volatile.
Diversifying across multiple commodities can reduce risk in futures contract trading.

Why Cannon Trading Company Is the Ideal Futures Trading Broker

Choosing the right futures trading broker is essential for long-term success. Cannon Trading Company offers a superior experience for futures traders with:

A Wide Selection of Top-Performing Trading Platforms

From NinjaTrader to Tradestation, Cannon provides access to cutting-edge tools for trading futures efficiently.
Decades of Experience in the Futures Markets

With a legacy of expertise, Cannon Trading Company helps traders navigate futures contract trading with confidence.
Outstanding Regulatory Reputation

Cannon Trading is known for its compliance with the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), ensuring traders work with a reputable firm.
Highly Rated Customer Service

With 5 out of 5-star ratings on TrustPilot, traders consistently praise Cannon’s responsiveness and expert support.
Customizable Trading Strategies for All Levels

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced futures trader, Cannon Trading Company provides tailored resources to enhance your futures gold trading strategies.

Gold futures trading in 2025 presents a wealth of opportunities and risks. By understanding market fundamentals, tracking economic indicators, and choosing the right futures trading broker, traders can maximize their potential in futures contract trading

With a strong historical track record, evolving market trends, and the support of a top-tier futures trading broker like Cannon Trading Company, traders can confidently navigate the complexities of the futures gold market.

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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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President’s Day, Natural Gas, & Market Moves: Key Trading Levels & Insights

Posted on February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1230

President’s Day Modified trading Schedule
The Week Ahead – FOMC minutes, Housing Starts
Futures 102 – Options Strategies
Hot Market of the Week – March Natural Gas
Broker’s Trading System of the Week – ES intraday System
Trading Levels for Next Week
Trading Reports for Next Week

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President’s Day Modified Trading Schedule:

Natural Gas Hot Market of the Week + Monday, February 17th is Presidents Day here in the US.

Many markets will close at noon central and some markets are closed.

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Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Earnings Next Week:

Mon. President’s day
Tue. quiet
Wed. quiet
Thu. WMT
Fri. quiet

FED SPEECHES:

Mon Quiet
Tues. Quiet
Wed. FOMC Minutes pm CST
Thu. Goolsbee 8:35 am CST
Fri. Quiet

Economic Data week:

Mon. Presidents Day
Tue. Empire state Manu. Index, NAHB Housing index
Wed. Bldg. Permits, Housing starts, FOMC Minutes
Thur. Initial Jobless Claims, Philly Fed, CB Leading Index
Fri. SP PMI, Existing Home sales, Mich. Consumer sentiment

Futures 102: Options Strategies

Course Overview

Option Strategies are an integral part of a trader’s routine. Learn about common option strategies utilized by traders that express their view of market direction and expected volatility. Some option strategies are designed to mitigate risk while others are designed to profit by accepting risk.

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March Natural Gas

March Natural Gas is attempting to resume its rally as it challenges the January high. At this point, new sustained highs would project a potential run to the low percentage fourth upside PriceCount objective to the 4.06 area.

PriceCounts – Not about where we’ve been , but where we might be going next!

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved. It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Brokers Trading System of the Week

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

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PRODUCT

Mini SP500

SYSTEM TYPE

Day Trading

Recommended Cannon Trading Starting Capital

$36,000

COST

USD 199 / monthly

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Stock Futures suffer Eye-Opening Tumble as CPI Exceeds Expectations

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Trading in Front of Reports – Like Today’s CPI – Stock Futures – a Word to the Wise

by Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

This morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its scheduled Consumer Price Index and to the market’s surprise, it jumped more than anticipated, showing a higher-than-expected 0.5 percent increase from December. It was the fastest monthly increase since August 2023.

Stock Futures

The reaction by the major stock futures contracts was immediate and pronounced. Within a single minute of the report’s release, the E-mini Dow Jones stock futures contract dropped over 400 points, the E-mini S&P 500 stock futures contract dropped 60 points, a $3,000 move and within that same minute the E-mini Nasdaq stock futures contract dropped 311 points, a $6220 move.

CPI

CPI is one of several regularly scheduled reports that can have an impact on the futures markets. There are many such reports on things like crude oil stocks, crop conditions, interest rate decisions and several that look at aspects of the economy.

They all can impact related futures markets’ movement, even if for a span of time as short as a minute.

So, it’s important for traders to take care when trading into an approaching report, as well as afterwards if volatility continues. Even if you’re incorporating STOP orders to offset a position going into a report’s release, fast markets can “jump” over your STOP price and leave your trade exposed to further risk.

1 minute chart from this morning for illustration purposes below!

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Coffee, Cattle, and Crops: Market Swings Amid Powell & CPI Anticipation

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Movers & Shakers by John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Movers and Shakers: Tomorrow (CPI) before the open, CSCO After the close

Fed Powell’s testimony in the Senate had the market moving today.

Gold started to sell off well before the testimony began, down $25.00 then as Powell spoke @ 10 EST, the market rallied from that point in somewhat of a slough to unchanged, but struggled to breakout and looks to close a shade off yesterday, down 8 bucks. Holding rates for quite some time longer didn’t add fuel to the current rally. Powell testifies tomorrow in the House, same time.

The S&P 500 rallied from Powell’s opening remarks 20 points, then fell back at the 2-hour mark to where it began:6070.00 only to rally NEARLY 30 POINTS FROM THERE AFTER THE CONCLUSION. However, they look to close unchanged at the time of this writing. 6088.00. This was a very tradeable day.

After scanning several markets Energies, Bonds, Dollar index. They all finished the day right about where they were prior to Powell’s opening remarks except for the US Dollar, which closed lower as Gold retained some of its luster.

Corn

WASDE was released this morning as well, whose results weighed on domestic Ag row crop prices, Beans down 6 cents, Corn down 7.5-6.25 for old crop, new crop Dec down a penny (will grains in the future be quoted in pennies with the dissolution of the one cent coin?) Wheat down between 2.5 to 7 cents across the board and protein spectrum. Cotton bucked the trend and had a strong rally after the numbers, up .74 basis the May contract.

Coffee

As for the softs, Coffee lost some caffeine today, down from its all-time highs, 15 + cents per pound @ 413.45. This drop comes after a strong rally in recent sessions, fueled by supply concerns and robust demand. However, profit-taking and shifting sentiment in the broader commodities market may have contributed to today’s pullback. Traders will be watching for any signs of renewed momentum or further correction in the days ahead, particularly with currency fluctuations and weather patterns in key coffee-growing regions influencing price action. That’s Coffee!

Market volatility is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

Choose your opportunities wisely.

Tomorrow: CPI (Consumer Price Index) before the open, Fed Powell Testimony in the House of Representatives 9 am CST, Fed Bostic 11:00 am CST. Earnings: Cisco After the close, CME Group, before the open

March Feeder Cattle

The January 21st QT Chart of the Day alerted readers that the March feeder cattle chart was approaching its third upside PriceCount objective. After reaching this target area, the chart corrected lower and activated downside PriceCounts in the process. At this point, if you can extend its break with new sustained lows, the second count would project a slide to the 261.59 area.

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Hidden Market Trends: Copper Joins Coffee and Gold in Notable Moves

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Jenny Collins

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Coffee Anyone? Gold? Copper?

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While most day traders focus on markets like mini SP, MICRO NQ, bonds and few others, some of the other markets have made some noticeable moves. Coffee, Gold and now Copper.

March copper is activating upside PriceCount objectives off the January lows. The first count projects a possible run to the 4.80 area which is consistent with a challenge of the fall high.

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