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As a high risk trading type, futures trading is not for someone who is faint-hearted. Though there are a number of different ways of investing in futures , it is important to stick to what you know. Treading into unknown waters is not something that you should do when dealing in futures.

From managing margins to ordering trades to doing market analysis and more if you want to, you can do that all by yourself – but you may betaking double the risk. Therefore, when trading in futures, it may be better to seek advice from a professional trader.

Professional trading experts at Cannon Trading can help you with your futures trading. We are also there to keep you updated with the latest on futures trading and market news. All the news and latest articles on futures trading are published on our site under the category Archive Futures Trading News, which you are currently browsing through. Read more and the latest here and keep updated.

Lowest Day Trading Margins? Think Twice! + Futures Trading Levels 8.24.2022

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Asking for the lowest day trading margins may not always be the best idea when it comes to trading futures…..

 

Watch this short video for some insight by our VP, Ilan Levy-Mayer

 

Please contact our professional staff for more details.

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Futures Trading Levels

08-24-2022

Futures Trading Support Resistance Levels 8.24.2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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

All Roads Lead to Jackson Hole + Futures Trading Levels 8.23.2022

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All Roads Lead to Jackson Hole…

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Most of the August 22 week economic data will probably take a backseat to anticipation of Jerome Powell’s speech about “The Economic Outlook” on Friday at 10:00 ET at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

In the past, the Fed Chair has used this opportunity to signal the direction of monetary policy or policy framework updates or offering insight into the Fed’s balance sheet impending adjustments. What is expected are comments related to Policymakers continuing to move to a restrictive stance on interest rates (additional tightening) until they are sure that inflation is on a trajectory of the 2 % inflation target rate.

Chairman Powell will probably also note that Fed’s balance sheet reductions will pick up the pace in September providing less stimulus. Chairman Powell will probably be able to speak to some improvements in Demand as well as some relief in the supply chain issues.

Even though we have a number of economic numbers the Fed’s Open market committee will be digesting this week for policy change announcements for the next meeting in September, I will expect Chairman Powell will include the caveat that the FOMC is data dependent and there’s plenty of data between now and then. As we look forward to this open Microphone meeting on the 26th, we have plenty of Data for the market to digest as well between now and then,  Tuesday PMI Composite and New Home Sales, Wednesday Durable Goods and pending home sales, Thursday GDP (second estimate of Q2 GDP) and Jobless claims Plan your trade and trade your plan!!

 

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Futures Trading Levels

08-23-2022

Futures Support Resistance Levels 8.23.2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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Weekly Newsletter 1111: When to Exit a Trade? Futures Support Resistance Levels for the Week Ahead

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Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1111

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Exiting a Trade might be more important than the entry….

“You Must Understand That There Is More Than One Path To The Top Of The Mountain.”- Miyamoto Musashi, A Book Of Five Rings: The Classic Guide To Strategy
Futures and futures options trading is a challenging activity. More so for those traders who look to trading as an occupation. So much thinking, contemplating, planning goes into trading – related to the markets you’re trading, the strategies that get implemented, the possible risk/reward outcomes. For someone new to trading, seeing the sum total of all the parts may be a lot to take in. Veteran traders will tell you the full picture keeps changing and can be daunting often.
When trading goes well, the trader’s energy and overall outlook is powerful, optimistic and energizing for other aspects of life. When trading goes unsuccessfully, most traders feel the pain in many ways outside of the obvious financial consequences.
Whether you’re a day trader, a position trader, a spread trader, or an option trader, some of the mental challenges and the questions to go with them are constant:
  • Where, When and how do I enter a trade?
  • How do I define risk and implement any type of risk control, like placing stop orders, or implementing some sort of option protection?
  • Where and how do I exit a trade, both in the event of a profitable trade and an unsuccessful one?

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-16-2022

Support Resistance Levels 8.19.2022

Weekly Levels

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Reports, First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:

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Date Reports/Expiration Notice Dates
MRCI Reports

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

WYNTK before trading tomorrow, Aug 19th 2022 Futures Trading Levels

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Very light day tomorrow when it comes to economic reports.

We use to call it cheddar Cheese Friday as the cheese report was the only one out on certain Fridays….

Volume is stock indices has been lighter these past few days and I have seen more range bound trading in the Mini ES than normal. Summer trading.

One can never tell when volatility decides to visit…..

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-19-2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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

WYNTK before trading tomorrow, Aug 18 2022 Futures Trading Levels

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Bullet Points: Highlights and Announcements

By Mark O’Brien Senior Broker
Financials: On Monday, the People’s Bank of China cut two key interest rates by ten basis points and pumped the equivalent of ±$60 billion into the financial system to rev up lending and prod wider economic growth. A number of economists viewed the unexpected move as a small opening move toward future support by China’s central bank for the country’s economy, and may foreshadow deeper cuts to borrowing costs down the line. The rate cuts came on the heels of data released Monday showing economic activity slowed across the board in July, including factory output, investment, consumer spending, youth hiring and real estate.
Today the U.S. Federal Reserve released its minutes of their prior meeting showing the board was unanimous in the central bank’s last rate decision – a second 75-point increase in as many meetings – and in their outlook that further rate increases were needed, but were sensitive to the risk of going too far. “Participants judged that, as the stance of monetary policy tightened further, it likely would become appropriate at some point to slow the pace of policy rate increases while assessing the effects of cumulative policy adjustments on economic activity and inflation,” the minutes said.
Energy (Crude oil): After trading to 6-month lows Tuesday, September WTI crude oil advanced ±$1.20/barrel to ±$87.75 after the EIA’s weekly supply report showed a steeper-than-expected draw down in U.S. crude stocks.
(Natural gas): Today, September Natural gas traded to new intra-day high of 9.677 – also a new life-of-contract high as analysts warned European natural gas prices could rise an additional 60% this winter.
Softs (Cotton): on Friday the USDA supply/demand report dramatically lowered estimates for the U.S. cotton crop and slashed the 2022/23 projected ending stocks to their lowest level on record – primarily due to the extended drought in Texas. Since the mid-July lows near 83 1/2 cents/pound, Dec. cotton advanced to near $1.20 / pound yesterday, a ±$18,000 move.
Livestock (Cattle): Today, Dec. live cattle traded to within .40/lb. of its contract high close of $152.07/lb. on April 21. The cattle market remains in a steady 2 1/2-month uptrend as traders see tightening supply over the next three quarters.
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-18-2022

Support + Resistance Levels 8.18.2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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

FOMC Minutes, Crude Oil Inventories + Futures Trading Levels 8.17.2022

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Busy Wednesday tomorrow as traders will listen closely and try to analyze the FOMC minutes of the last FOMC meeting. Before that retail sales numbers will be watched closely as well.
9:30 AM Central time we will have crude oil numbers in a volatile energy sector.
Did you know that the MICRO crude Oil contract is trading with good volume?
At times when volatility is high, it is not a bad idea to consider the smaller, 1/10th the size micro CRUDE Oil contract.
December Coffee is front month.
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-17-2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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

Quick Videos on Trading Techniques + Futures Trading Levels 8.16.2022

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Trading Videos

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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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-16-2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

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

Weekly Newsletter 1110: Economic Reports Course + Futures Support Resistance Levels for the Week Ahead

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Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1110

Dear Traders,

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Trading Key Economic Reports

Every trader has done it. You’ve done it, your friends have done it, even your broker has done it at one point early in their career.

Here’s the scenario:

You’ve finally finished your futures education at Cannon Trading Company. You’ve done you’re homework on stops, limits, indicators and price movements for the market you’re trading. You’re ready to go, you enter your limit order and you wait.

**DING**

You get filled. Your heart rate picks up, a wry smile crosses your face and you begin to imagine the possibilities of the one trade you’re in: How much can I make? How much can I lose before it’s too much? You’ve waited through months of technical trading and deep meditation to get here, and now it’s finally paying off with one of your first trades in the live market. Sayonara paper trading; aloha live futures.

Then, all of a sudden, the top of the hour hits and the market starts acting up. It’s getting more volatile and more volatile; it’s picking up speed and taking an unforgiving turn against you. You can’t think straight, all you can think about is your losing position that could get worse and worse as the seconds go by. You race to put in a stop order, but you finally have to settle for a market order just to stop the bleeding. You stare.

**DING**

You’re out of the market. What the hell just happened? You stare at the screen; did your indicators lie to you? Is your system faulty? Did you not listen to your broker? Well, probably not. But you’re down several handles, you’ve lost some money and your pride is aching.

CME Group’s free online course “Learn About Key Economic Events” is a valuable tool that can help you understand:

 

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The Retail Sales Report

The Non-Farm Payroll Report

The Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index

U.S. Housing Data

The European Central Bank

The FOMC Report

The Oil Data Report

The Importance of Consumer Confidence Surveys

Start learning about the key economic events that will impact your trading.

 

 

Take the Short FREE Online Course and Learn about GDP, NFP, FOMC and what it means for your trading!

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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-15-2022

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Weekly Levels

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Reports, First Notice (FN), Last trading (LT) Days for the Week:

https://mrci.com

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

8 Steps to Better Your Trading + Futures Trading Levels 8.12.2022

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8 Steps to Improve your Trading

My name is Ilan Levy-Mayer and I am the Vice President and Senior Futures Broker at Cannon Trading. I came up with the following personal observations after serving online traders worldwide for more than 22 years.
The following steps are guides to progress, and are not necessarily in sequential order. Some of them are always required, but each futures trader is different and will relate to these stages in their own ways. While attempting to learn and progress, one must keep in mind that futures trading strategies are risky and can involve significant losses.
1. Education
Hopefully if you are already trading you have completed your initial education: contract specs, trading hours, futures brokers, platforms, the opportunities as well as the risk and need to use risk capital in futures, and so on. Understanding this information is essential to good futures trading strategies. The second type of education is ongoing: learning about trading techniques, the evolution of futures markets, different trading tools, and more.
2. Find A System
I am definitely not advising you to go on the web and subscribe to a “black box” system (using buy/sell triggers if don’t know why they are being generated). What I am advising is developing a trading technique: a general set of rules and a trading concept. As you progress, you may want to put the different rules and indicators into a computerized system, but the most important factor is to have a focus and a plan. Don’t just wake up in the morning and trade “blank.”
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-12-2022

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Economic Reports, Source: 

Forexfactory.com

 

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

CPI Results Today + Aug 11th Futures Trading Levels, Reports

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CPI came and definitely had an impact on the market, ES jumped about 50 points in less than 20 seconds.
PPI tomorrow.
A bit on both below:
  • CPI — Consumer Price Index follows inflation of consumer purchased goods. Essentially it’s the cost of goods from the view of the retail buyer.
  • PPI — Producer Price Index follows the inflation of the cost to create goods/services. Basically inflation in the eyes of the producer.
Plan your trade and trade your plan!
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Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.  You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time when it comes to Futures Trading.

Futures Trading Levels

08-11-2022

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

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