{"id":22681,"date":"2026-03-05T13:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cannontrading.com\/tools\/support-resistance-levels\/?p=22681"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:15:49","slug":"nfp-tmw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cannontrading.com\/tools\/support-resistance-levels\/nfp-tmw\/","title":{"rendered":"NFP Friday amidst Volatility PLUS: Bloomberg Commodity Index, CannonEdge Snapshot, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on Friday, March 6th, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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NFP Tomorrow<\/h1>\n

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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At-a-Glance Levels<\/h1>\n
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Gold (GC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2014 April (#GC)<\/td>\n

4971.27<\/td>\n5029.03<\/td>\n5116.67<\/td>\n5174.43<\/td>\n5262.07<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Silver (SI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2014 Mar. (#SI)<\/td>\n

77.70<\/td>\n80.01<\/td>\n82.88<\/td>\n85.20<\/td>\n88.07<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Crude Oil (CL)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2014 April. (#CL)<\/td>\n

71.81<\/td>\n75.84<\/td>\n79.00<\/td>\n83.03<\/td>\n86.19<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0Mar. Bonds (ZB)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2014 Mar. (#ZB)<\/td>\n

115 21\/32<\/td>\n116\u00a0 1\/32<\/td>\n116\u00a0 14\/32<\/td>\n116 26\/32<\/td>\n117 7\/32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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NFP Tomorrow amidst Volatility<\/h2>\n

\"nfp\"<\/p>\n

Volatility across major commodity futures remains elevated as the situation in the Middle East continues to expand into a broader international crisis.<\/p>\n

NFP<\/h3>\n

Up next, the Labor Department releases its monthly Non\u2011Farm Payrolls (NFP) report tomorrow at 7:30 A.M. Central Time\u2014one of the most impactful economic releases for U.S. markets. Historically, this report can trigger sharp and fast price swings across equity, interest rate, energy, and metals futures.<\/p>\n

What to do with upcoming NFP<\/h3>\n

Based on past experience (and these are strictly my personal opinions), here are a few reminders that may help you navigate the volatility:<\/p>\n

Trading Considerations Ahead of Non Farm Payrolls (NFP)<\/h3>\n
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  1. Reduce trading size. Volatility can amplify both gains and losses.<\/li>\n
  2. Be highly selective. No trade is better than a forced or low\u2011quality setup.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose entries wisely.<\/li>\n
  4. Use longer\u2011timeframe support\/resistance to guide entries.<\/li>\n
  5. Consider \u201cstretching the price bands\u201d during high volatility.<\/li>\n
  6. Example: If a trader planned to go long the mini S&P at 6825.00 with a stop at 6815.00, in a volatile environment they might instead look for an entry around 6810.00 with a stop placed slightly below\u2014adjusted for volatility and key levels.<\/li>\n
  7. Expect fast, erratic movement during and immediately after the announcement.<\/li>\n
  8. Watch for low\u2011liquidity \u201cvacuum behavior\u201d (wide zig\u2011zags, thin volume) right before the number.<\/li>\n
  9. Use automated brackets (stops and limits attached to your entry) as markets can accelerate quickly.<\/li>\n
  10. Know the expectations and compare the actual number to the forecast\u2014then observe the market\u2019s reaction rather than guessing.<\/li>\n
  11. Stay patient and disciplined. High\u2011impact releases reward preparation, not prediction.<\/li>\n
  12. If in doubt, stay out. Preserving capital is also a trading decision.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Cannon Edge for March 6th<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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