NFP x 2, Rollover Week, January Heating Oil, FULL WEBINAR SERIES ONLINE NOW, Gold Day Trading System, Levels, Reports; Your 7 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of December 15th, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1270

  • The Week Ahead – NFP x 2! Rollover & More!

  • Futures 102 – 4 Episodes of Recorded Trading Webinars on Demand!

  • Hot Market of the Week – Jan. Heating Oil

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Gold Day Trading System 

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

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— Feb(#GC)

4232.63 4281.07 4334.43 4382.87 4436.23

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

58.67 60.40 62.74 64.47 66.81

Crude Oil (CL)

— Jan (#CL)

56.57 57.02 57.61 58.06 58.65

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar (#ZB)

113 30/32 114 11/32 114 30/32 115 11/32 115 30/32

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

NFP X 2, Index Rollover, CPI X 2, Triple Witching Friday, 5 Fed Speakers

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Rollover Week

Following the quarterly ritual, it’s time to roll from the December to the March 2026 Index contract. There is a noticeable shift in volume from the Dec. to March. Avoid liquidity traps and begin trading the March 2026 index contracts. Trading the S & P 500? If you are using a CQG Product and your current Symbol is EPZ25 on your DOM, please replace that with the new symbol, EPH26.

All other trading platforms are ESZ5 or ESZ25, change to ESH6 or ESH26 depending on the symbology you are using. (MES for the micros across all platforms, need the march symbol as well)  NQ, MNQ, YM, MYM, RTY, M2K for the other main indices. You do not want to get caught in the cash settlement on Triple Witching Friday.

Economic Data reporting catching up but still behind.

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Due to the recent government shutdown (ending November 12, 2025), many standard monthly reports (e.g., jobs, CPI, retail sales) for October and November had been delayed. Agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and Census Bureau are still finalizing revised schedules. What we know: Tuesday @ 7:30 am CST 2 months (Oct.-Nov.) of Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) will be released.

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Thursday @ same time. 2 months (Oct.-Nov.) of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will also be released. Expect violent price movements in the Indices, Metals, Currencies and perhaps energy markets as the reports will be released Pre-Market. Your positions should be managed well if you have open futures or short option positions.

I have included today, a file you have access to here about managing your risk using Stops, Options or both. If you are a serious trader I recommend downloading. You have plenty of time to create a plan as Monday’s session will allow you to implement your risk management plan.

As for earnings reports? Next week we will see the numbers for 53 stocks as Q3 earnings reports are winding down. Micron, Nike, Accenture and FEDEX top the list.

Expect continued volatility next week as the markets are sorting out the data morass.

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

 Earnings Next Week:

·        Mon. Quiet

·        Tue. Micron

·        Wed. Accenture PLC, Nike, Cintas, FEDEX

·        Thu. Paychex

·        Fri.  Carnival

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT)

·        Mon.  Miran 8:30 am, Williams 9:30 am

·        Tues.  quiet

·        Wed. Waller 7:15 am, Williams 8:05am, Bostic 11:30am

·        Thu. Quiet

·        Fri.  Quiet

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Hot Market of the Week

Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.

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January Heating Oil

January Heating Oil satisfied the upside PriceCount objective and corrected lower. Now, the chart has activated downside counts also. The first count projects a possible slide to the 2.01 area. It takes a trade below the May reactionary low to formally negate the remaining unmet upside objective.

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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

Edvardus – Breakout Gold Trading System

Market Sector: Metals

Markets Traded:   GC -Gold

System Type: Swing Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Edvardus Breakout GOLD is a breakout swing trading strategy. It has passed robustness testing such as walk-forward analysis.

Broker’s Suggested Capital: $21,000

Developer Fee per contract: $99.00 Monthly Subscription

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System Description

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Actual Monthly Performance

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Statistics, tables, charts and other information on trading system monthly performance are based on actual trading unless otherwise specified. Actual dollar and percentage gains/losses experienced by investors would depend on many factors not accounted for in these statistics, including, but not limited to, starting account balances, market behavior, developer fees, incidence of split fills and other variations in order execution, and the duration and extent of individual investor participation in the specified system.

While the information and statistics given are believed to be complete and accurate we cannot guarantee their completeness or accuracy as they results are key punched and subject to human error. Performance information is not the performance of a single account, but a compilation of several accounts over time, and is based on the physical trading ticket.

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This trading system, like any other, may involve an inappropriate level of risk for prospective investors.

THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES AND OPTIONS CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. Prior to purchasing or leasing a trading system from this or any other system vendor or investing in a trading system with a registered commodity trading representative, investors need to carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for them in light of their own specific financial condition.

In some cases, futures accounts are subject to substantial charges for commission, management, incentive or advisory fees. It may be necessary for accounts subject to these charges to make substantial trading profits to avoid depletion or exhaustion of their assets. In addition, one should carefully study the accompanying prospectus, account forms, disclosure documents and/or risk disclosure statements required by the CFTC or NFA, which are provided directly by the system vendor and/or CTA’s.

The information contained in this report is provided with the objective of “standardizing” trading systems measurements, and it is intended for educational /informational purposes only. All information is offered with the understanding that an investor considering purchasing or leasing a system must carry out his/her own research and due diligence in deciding whether to purchase or lease any trading system noted within or without this report.

This report does not constitute a solicitation to purchase or invest in any trading system which may be mentioned herein. CANNON TRADING COMPANY AND STRIKER SECURITES, INC. MAKES NO ENDORSEMENT OF THIS OR ANY OTHER TRADING SYSTEM NOR WARRANTS ITS PERFORMANCE. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE TO ANY TRADING SYSTEM.

Futures Trading Disclaimer:

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

A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you. You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position.

If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position. If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit.

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NFP next Friday, December Dollar Index, Levels, Reports; The Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures The Week of September 29th, 2025

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1260

  • The Week Ahead -Non Farm Payrolls (NFP) & Fed Speakers
  • Futures 101 – Trading Tips via Short Videos
  • Hot Market of the Week – Dec. Dollar Index
  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – Mini NASDAQ Day Trading System
  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Non-Far Payroll (NFP) & Fed Speakers to Dominate the Week Ahead

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NFP Friday and another heavy week of Fed speakers as well.

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 last week, but we had surprise GDP number this week. 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.

As for earnings reports we are truly at the end of Q2 Reporting. We have but a few laggards reporting this week. If you are wondering, Q3 earnings begin Mid-October.

The on again off again nature of Tariff news has created golden opportunities for breakouts in some markets, rangebound trades in others.

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. Carnival Cruiselines
  • Tue. PayChex, Nike
  • Wed.  Acuity, ConAgra
  • Thu. Quiet
  • Fri.   Quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT) 

  • Mon.  Waller 6:30 AM , Hammack 7:00 AM, Musalem and Williams 12:30PM, Bostic 5:00pm
  • Tues.  Jefferson 5:00AM, Goolsbee 12:30 PM, Logan 6:10 PM
  • Wed.   Quiet
  • Thu.     Logan 9:30 am
  • Fri.      Williams 5:05 am

Economic Data week: 

  • Mon.  Pending Home Sales, Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
  • Tue.   Redbook, Case Schiller Home Price, Chgo PMI, Jolts , Consumer Confidence, Dallas Fed Svcs.
  • Wed.  ADP, ISM Manufacturing, EIA Crude Stocks, 17-week Bill auction
  • Thur. Challenger Job Cuts, Initial Jobless claims, Factory Orders, EIA NAT GAS Storage, Fed Balance sheet,
  • Fri.     NFP, ISM Svcs PMI, Baker Hughes Rig Count
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  • 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” – Increasing the chances of a win?

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Hot Market of the Week

Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.

Free Trial Available

Dec. Dollar Index

The December dollar index activated upside PriceCounts on yesterday’s close as it attempts to shift its momentum higher once again. We previously attempted to rally with counts made off the July low but that effort failed without reaching the first objective and we negated those unmet counts.

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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

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Markets Traded:   Mini NASDAQ NQ

System Type: Day Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

Trading Rules: Partially Disclosed

Suggested Capital: $30,000

Developer Fee per contract: $85 Monthly Subscription

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IMPORTANT RISK DISCLOSURE

Futures trading is complex and carries the risk of substantial losses. It is not suitable for all investors. The ability to withstand losses and to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can adversely affect investor returns.

The returns for trading systems listed throughout this website are hypothetical in that they represent returns in a model account. The model account rises or falls by the average single contract profit and loss achieved by clients trading actual money pursuant to the listed system’s trading signals on the appropriate dates (client fills), or if no actual client profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by the system’s trading signals on that day in real time (real-time) less slippage, or if no real time profit or loss available – by the hypothetical single contract profit and loss of trades generated by running the system logic backwards on backadjusted data (backadjusted).

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NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN; IN FACT, THERE ARE FREQUENTLY SHARP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS SUBSEQUENTLY ACHIEVED BY ANY PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM.

ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK OF ACTUAL TRADING.

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NFP Tomorrow, September Dollar Index, Levels, Reports; Your 4 Crucial Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on August 1st, 2025

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NFP Tomorrow

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

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Prepare for Tomorrow’s First Friday: NFP Meets Month-Start Volume

Tomorrow marks the first Friday of the month, which means two things for futures and FX traders: the release of the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report and the natural volume uptick that often comes with month-beginning flows. Combining a high-impact economic release with typically heavier order flow sets the stage for elevated volatility—and potential opportunity.

Why NFP Drives Volatility

– The headline jobs number and the unemployment rate are among the most influential data points for Fed policy expectations.

– Surprises (even by a few thousand jobs) can trigger immediate swings in stock index futures, Treasury futures, FX and commodities.

– High-frequency and algorithmic traders often reload positions right before and after the print, amplifying short-term moves.

Month-Start Volume Patterns

– Corporate and institutional managers adjust exposures at month boundaries, generating extra order flow in equity and bond futures.

– Portfolio rebalancing, pension contributions, and cash withdrawals/additions create natural buy/sell pressure.

– Combining these flows with an NFP release can lead to deeper liquidity pockets—but also faster fills and bigger gaps.

Key Trading Considerations

1. Pre-print positioning

– Lighten large directional bets ahead of the 8:30 am Eastern release.

– Identify key levels (prior-month high/low, round numbers) to bracket potential moves.

2. Execution tools

– Use volume- or range-bar charts to filter noise during rapid price swings.

– Consider spread or straddle strategies to capture volatility without outright directional risk.

3. Risk management

– Widen initial stops to account for wider spreads and slippage.

– Trade smaller size or switch to highly liquid markets (e.g., E-mini S&P, 30-year bonds) if you’re concerned about whipsaw.

Action Plan for Tomorrow

– Monitor the Atlanta Fed’s jobs tracker and ADP release for hints of the NFP surprise factor.

– Set alerts at your chosen intraday levels and be ready to step aside if the market action outpaces your risk limits.

– After the print, watch volume‐profile clusters for early signs of trend continuation or exhaustion.

Tomorrow’s convergence of NFP data and month-start flows often produces some of the liveliest—and most tradable (riskier?)—sessions of the calendar. Prepare your playbook, mind your risk, and get ready to capture high-probability setups. Good luck!

 

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September Dollar Index

The September dollar index found stability earlier this month and now it has activated upside PriceCount objectives on the correction. The first count projects a possible run to the 100.58 area.

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

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

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

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NFP, 4th of July Trading Hours, Stock Market Stats; Your 3 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 3rd, 2025

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NFP Tomorrow + 4th of July Friday

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

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NFP is tomorrow rather than the usual Friday release!

Stock index futures will close early tomorrow at 12:15 Central time

Take care that the markets are in “holiday mode,” meaning trade participation and thus liquidity can decrease into the Independence Day holiday on Friday. This is more relevant than usual in that it comes along with the early release of this month’s employment report.

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U.S. June Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data will be released tomorrow morning at 7:30 A.M., Central Time, a day earlier that its typical first-Friday-of-the-month release.

Economists are forecasting non-farm payrolls to come in at +110,000 compared to the previous month’s +139,000. The June jobless rate is expected at 4.3%, up +0.1% compared to the previous month. Average hourly earnings are expected up +0.3% month over month. On top of that, weekly Jobless Claims will be released simultaneously.

Please see the schedule below for trading hours tomorrow and Friday. Note that trading hours will be abbreviated tomorrow and Friday.

Found some stock market stats: per data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve, the wealthiest Americans control a majority of shares. The top 1% own half of all corporate equities and mutual funds in the U.S. When factoring in the top 10% of Americans by wealth, ownership of the group rises to close to 90% of all stock market holdings.

This number has not changed meaningfully over time, with the percentage oscillating between 80% and 90% in data that goes back to the end of the 1980’s.

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4th of July Holiday Trading Schedule:

Globex:

Grains

Friday – Closed

Sunday – 7:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Livestock

Friday – Closed

Monday – 8:30 a.m. CT Re-open

 

Cryptocurrencies

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Energy

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

FX

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Interest Rates

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Metals

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

 

Stock Indices

Thursday – 12.15 p.m. CT Close

Thursday – 5.00 p.m. CT Re-open

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

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Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Cocoa, FCOJ

Friday – Closed

Monday – Regular Hours (Cotton re-open at 7.00 a.m. CT)

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Friday – Regular Hours

U.S. Dollar Index

Friday – 12:00 p.m. CT Close

Sunday – 5:00 p.m. CT Re-open

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Sept. Mini SP 500

Although the weekly chart is trading at an all-time high, the September Emini S&P daily chart is challenging its contract high. At this point, a breakout with new sustained highs would project a run to the second upside PriceCount objective to the 6479 area.

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

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

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A Fresh Quarter! Independence Day, BBB, Non-Farm Payrolls, FND/LTD for July, September 10-Year Treasury Notes; Your 5 Important Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on July 2nd, 2025

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New Quarter!

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

A Fresh Quarter! Independence Day, BBB, Non-Farm Payrolls a day early.

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Day one of Quarter number 3 in the U.S. is behind us. What trends continue and which ones appear to be reversing? Below is a list of contracts whose trends continued for at least the past 2 weeks.

Markets heading Lower, still! Corn, Hogs, Feeder and Live Cattle, Natural Gas, U.S. Dollar, Sugar, Coffee, Soymeal.

Markets going Sideways, still! Crude Oil, Heating Oil, Unleaded Gasoline, Gold, Silver, Canadian Dollar.

Markets going Higher, still! S&P, Dow 30, Nasdaq 100, U.S 30yr Bonds, 10yr Notes, Palladium, Platinum, Copper, Euro, Assie $, B. Pound, S. Franc

Markets Reversing, Rough Rice lower, Oats higher.

This week we have abbreviated trading sessions on both Thursday and Friday. Subdued Volatility, for the moment, conflicts and trade deals have relaxed for the near term.

Although Friday is the 4th of July holiday you may be as surprised as we were when we saw the trading schedule for this upcoming week. In addition to market hour changes we also have the All-important Non-Farm Payrolls report, ordinarily released on the first Friday of the month, the release will occur on Thursday this month @ 7:30 am CDT. If you are an index trader, the markets will have abbreviated hours on Both Thursday and Friday.

Regular hours on Thursday for all other futures contracts with many of the AG’s closed until Monday morning; Metals, Energies, Interest Rates, Currencies and indices will have early closings on the 4th itself.

Tomorrow:

Econ Data:  ADP Employment Change, EIA Crude oil stocks, New Home Sales

FED Quiet the rest of the week

Earnings: Unifirst Corporation

Tariff news: Anything goes!

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FND/LTD:

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

Be advised, for contracts that are deliverable, it is requested that all LONG positions be exited two days prior to First Notice and ALL positions be exited the day prior to Last Trading Day

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Sept. 10 Year Treasury Notes

The September 10 year treasury notes completed a second upside PriceCount objective this spring and after a correction lower, spent time consolidating with a sideways trade. IF the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, the third count would project a possible run to the 115^27 area.

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

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

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

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

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

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1244

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

  • LIVE, FREE Demo for Futures & Options

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

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

Non-Farm Payrolls

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

Tariffs

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

Earnings Next Week:

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

FED SPEECHES: (all time CDT)

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

Economic Data week:

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

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Shocking Risks of Non-Farm Payrolls—Are You Prepared for the Volatility?

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Non-Farm Payrolls

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Non-Farm Payrolls tomorrow is a market moving event.

Non-Farm Payrolls: Be aware and don’t get in right before if you CANNOT handle the increased risk and volatility.

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