Weekly Newsletter: NG Outlook, MLK Trading Hours + Futures Trading Levels for Jan. 15/16

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1178

 

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In this issue:

  • Important Notices – General Updates and MLK Holiday Schedule
  • Trading Resource of the Week – 2024 World Cup Trading Championship
  • Hot Market of the Week – Feb Natural Gas
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Crude Oil Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week
  • Important Notices

      • Next Week
        • MLK Day is a federal holiday, abbreviated trading hours for some markets, others are closed (see below)
        Data
        • Wed 1-17, 4 Economic numbers will be released between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. CST
        • Thur. 1-18, 3 Economic numbers between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. CST
        Energy Markets
        • Due to the MLK Holiday Monday, the weekly EIA Energy Stocks report is moving.
        • Thursday @ 10:00 a.m. CST rather than the usual Wed. at 7:30 a.m.
        • Also, the regularly scheduled EIA Nat Gas report retains it’s 7:30 a.m. release on the 18th
        Earnings
        • Tues.-Fri, Heavy financial svcs rprtg. Including Morgan Stanely and Goldman Tues.
        • Large Regionals will be reporting though out the week.
        • Alcoa aluminum reports Wed. after the close
        Fed Watch
        • Tues. 1-17 Waller speech @ Brookings Institute 10:00 a.m. CST “Economic Outlook”
        • Wed. 1-18 Vice Chair of Supervision- Barr speech 8:00 a.m. CST “Cyber Risk”

 

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    February Natural Gas
    February natural gas accelerated off its December low to complete its third upside PriceCount objective before settling back with a corrective trade. Now, the chart is threatening to resume its rally where new sustained highs would project a possible run to the low percentage fourth upside count to the 4.44 area.
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  • Broker’s 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.

ZigZag 6 _ Crude Oil CL

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COST
USD 100 / monthly
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  • Trading Levels for Next Week

Daily Levels for January 15th, 2024
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Trading Reports for Next Week
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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.

 

Good Trading!
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.

New Micro Nat Gas, Crude Oil Chart + Futures Trading Levels for Nov. 9th 2023

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Updates and Bullet Points:

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

 

General: 

We have a new futures contract.  It started trading on Monday.  This is the Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures contract and corresponding options.

 

To quote directly from the CME Group web site, “The introduction of Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and options responds directly to customer demand for a smaller, more precise instrument for managing natural gas price exposure. At one-tenth the size of the benchmark Henry Hub (NG) contract, Micro Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and options offer more granularity and smaller margin requirements with the same robust transparency and price discovery of the larger Henry Hub contracts.”

 

Follow the link below to the contract’s full contract specifications on the CME Group web site:

 

https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/energy/natural-gas/micro-henry-hub-natural-gas.contractSpecs.html

 

Heads up: most FCM’s / clearing firms, including the five FCM’s Cannon Trading Co. partners with, will monitor a new futures contract for sufficient liquidity before making it available to its clients.  Give Cannon Trading a call to find out the availability of the contract.

 

Energy: 

Incidentally, natural gas (basis Dec.) dropped ±50 cents (a ±$5,000 move) over the last six trading sessions to ±$3.10 /mmBtu. down to new 2-year lows on forecasts for above-normal temps. across the U.S. for the next fifteen days and continental U.S. production remaining near all-time highs,”

 

Financials: 

Stock index futures are struggling today to extend their longest winning streak in two years – clocking seven straight daily gains – as we approach the close of trading.  At this typing, the E-mini S&P 500 is trading just a few ticks either side of unchanged, while the E-mini Dow Jones and E-mini Nasdaq are slightly off.

 

More energy: 

Crude oil extended its more than 2-week sell-off to its lowest level in over three months.  From an intraday high of $89.85 per barrel on Oct. 20, the front month traded through $75.00 per barrel this morning – a ±$15.00 per barrel / $15,000 per contract move.

 

DAILY CHART BELOW

 

News pushing prices south include global demand worries, record U.S. production and ebbing supply concerns surrounding the Gaza conflict.

 

Given its ability to create a ripple effect, the ±15% price decline dragged U.S. pump prices down to levels not seen since March.  It has also helped rein in inflation expectations and worrisome bond yields.

 

While this paints a picture that fears are subsiding that a wider conflict could be emerging in the Middle East and disrupt supplies, traders should remain on high alert for signs to the contrary.

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.

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Futures Trading Levels

11-09-2023

 

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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.

Energy Futures Trading Competition + Futures Trading Levels for Sept. 21st 2023

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Energy Futures Trading Competition

Start: October 15th at 5:00 PM CT

End: October 27th at 4:00 PM CT

Prizes (Cash Prizes!!)

First Place: $2500

Second Place: $1000

Third Place: $650

Random Selection: $500

Competition Details

  • Trade any Group Energy Futures Products including Crude Oil, Micro Crude Oil, RBOB Gasoline, and Natural Gas
  • All Trading will be in the Front-Month Contract
  • All trades will be completed in the StoneX Trader Simulated Trading Environment using the white-labeled Contest Trader application
  • All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000.00 Your goal: increase the balance to as much as possible by the conclusion of the competition.
  • Top three traders with the highest P&L balance at the end will get a cash prize.
  • One winner will be chosen from the remaining participants to receive a cash prize.
  • The prizes to the winners shall be awarded in the form of a check (or any other form as reasonably determined by StoneX) and sent to the winner within ten business days of receiving the required tax documentation.

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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.

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Futures Trading Levels

09-21-2023

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Improve Your Trading Skills

Get access to proprietary indicators and trading methods, consult with an experienced broker
 1-800-454-9572 Explore trading methods. Register Here


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.

Finish the Week Strong! + Trading levels for 12.08.2022

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What to Look for as we Finish the Trading Week

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

Energy:

After starting the year near $72 per barrel, by June, West Texas crude oil (Jan. ’23 futures contract) climbed to its highs above $108 per barrel. Today, Jan. crude oil traded to an intraday low of $71.75, a ±$36 per barrel (±$36,000) leap and fall.

Not to be out don’t, after breaching $10.00 per million British thermal units in early August, natural gas traded below $5.34 intraday yesterday, a whopping ±46% cut in the asset’s value and a ±$46,000 move for a single futures contract (Jan. ’23 futures contract).

Metals:

Albeit experiencing a slight correction this week so far, gold (Feb. ’23 futures contract) managed to hold nearly all of its ±$170 rally through $1,800 per ounce off its multi-year lows of early November near $1,635 per ounce – a ±$17,000 move in one month.

Announcements:

Keep an eye on the calendar for important U.S. government reports this Friday, starting with the Labor Department’s release of its Producer Price Index showing the cost of wholesale goods and services. The reading reflects what companies pay for supplies such as grains, fuel, metals, lumber, packaging and so forth. This is a key inflation gauge in the midst of four-decade high wholesale prices. Release time: 7:30 A.M., Central Time.

Also on Friday, the USDA will release its Crop Production Report along with its World Supply/Demand report (likely the more critical). It’s delivered at 11:00 A.M., Central Time.

A Cannon broker will be able to assist, provide feedback and answer any questions.

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

for 12-08-2022

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SP500 #ES_FNasdaq100 #NQ_FDow Jones #YM_FMini Russell #RTY_FBitCoin Index #BRTI SP500 Feb. Gold #GC_F March Silver #SI_F Jan. Crude Oil #CL-F March Bonds #ZB_F March 10 yr #ZN_F March Corn #ZC_F March Wheat #ZW_F March Beans #ZS_F March SoyMeal #ZM_F Jan. Nat Gas #NG_F March Coffee #KC_F March Cocoa #CC_F March Sugar #SB_F March Cotton #CT_F March Euro Currency

 

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.

Natural Gas Futures Review and Chart & Support and Resistance Levels 11.17.2021

Dear Futures Trader,

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The natural gas market has seen volatility increase sharply over the past 8 weeks. Once it broke above 4.65 in early September, the market ventured into new territory with heightened volatility.
Supply crunch across the globe along with the seasonality of entering winter contributed to the rally and the pull back.
Notice how the front, Dec. contract bounced sharply off the major support/demand area at 4.70 and is now trading against the major supply area ( red line / moving average) at 5.44.
This market can go either way and do it relatively fast. Weather, supply chain news will determine next move.
A close above 5.44 can trigger retest of $6. Failure at the same level can send market towards the 4.65.
If you are looking for other reference material please contact your Cannon Broker for lists of solid, informative and helpful trading tomes
Futures Natural Gas Daily Chart

Good Trading

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

11-17-2021

Support and Resistance Levels 11.17.2021

 


Economic Reports, source: 

https://bettertrader.co/ 

Better Trader Economic Reports 11.17.2021

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.

Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Stocks and Rates, Support & Resistance Levels 10.05.2021

Dear Traders,

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Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Stocks and Rates
They all work together with a strong relationship. At times with direct correlation, at times with inverse correlation.
Do some homework, overlay some charts, look for clues that can help you while trading and provide even the smallest edge.
Natural gas, Crude oil have been on a bullish stretch lately. See a weekly chart of Natural gas below.
Other commodities like cotton and oats are also experiencing strong bull runs – is this due to in inflation? Supply chain fears? New “COVID world” environment?
Current levels to watch for on the major markets mentioned above:
Nov. Natural Gas:
Pivot 5.72
Support 5.14
Resistance 6.80
Nov. Crude Oil:
Pivot 74.72
Support 74.02
Resistance 79.25
Dec. 30 year bonds:
Pivot 161.12
Support 158.22
Resistance 164.02
Dec. Mini SP500:
Pivot 4437.00
Support 4251.00
Resistance 4540.00
Natural Gas Weekly Chart Cannon Trading

Futures Trading Levels

10-05-2021

Support & Resistance Levels 10.05.2021
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Economic Reports, source: 

 www.BetterTrader.co

Better Trader Report 10.05.2021

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 as well as options on futures.