ICSC-Goldman Store Sales May 3, 2011 – Futures Trading, Commodity Trading, Trading news, Economic News, Futures and Commodity brokerage

Prior Actual Store Sales – W/W change 0.4 % -0.8 % Store Sales – Y/Y 3.2 % 2.8 % ICSC-Goldman’s same store sales index dropped 0.8% in April 30 week; this slightly below the avg.… read more

Economic Calendar for Tomorrow May 3,2011 – Economic News, Futures Trading, Commodity Trading, Futures Trading brokerage, Commodity Futures Trading

Traders should be prepared for tomorrow’s economic reports: For Tuesday May3, 2011 Motor Vehicle Sales ICSC-Goldman Store Sales 7:45 AM ET Redbook 8:55 AM ET Factory Orders 10:00 AM ET 4-Week Bill Auction 11:30 AM ET 52-Week Bill Auction 11:30 AM ET… read more

Construction Spending May 2, 2011 -Futures Trading Brokerage, Futures Trading News, Commodity Futures Brokerage, Trading, trading news, Economic Calendar, Economic News

Prior Consensus Consensus Range Actual Construction Spending – M/M change -1.4 % 0.5 % -0.5 % to 1.0 % 1.4 % March showed a slight rise in  the construction sector of the economy.  Construction spending in March was 1.4% higher after February’s 2.4% drop.  1.4% in March was 0.5% higher than the expected median. March’s rise included a 2.6% boost in private… read more

ISM Manufacturing Index May 2, 2011 – Futures trading, Commodity Trading, Commodity futures trading, Trading news,

  Prior Consensus Consensus Range Actual ISM Mfg Index – Level 61.2 59.5 58.0  to 60.5 60.4 The ISM Manufacturing Index showed a slight decline of 0.2 points however the reading still came in at 61.2.   Why do traders Care? This Survey covers more that 300 manufacturing firms on employment, production, new orders, suppliers deliveries and inventories.… read more

FREE Trading Webinars – Swing Trading,Futures Trading Brokerage Firm, Brokerage Firm, Futures Trading, Commodity Trading, Commodity Futures Trading

Free Trading Webinars Every Thursday. Call 1-800-521-0705  with any questions about upcoming webinars.   Swing Trading With Market Timing Intelligence   Join us for a Webinar on Thursday, May 5, 2011 The most important element of a successful swing trading approach is market timing of both entry and exits. In this educational webinar, you will… read more

Personal Income and Outlays for April 29, 2011 – Futures Trading Brokerage Firm, Brokerage Firm, Futures Trading, Commodity Trading, Commodity Futures Trading, Swing Trading, Economic News

Their was a rise in the consumer sector from income growth in March. Prior Consensus Consensus Range Actual Personal Income – M/M change 0.3 % 0.4 % 0.2 % to 0.5 % 0.5 % Consumer Spending – M/M change 0.7 % 0.5 % 0.1 % to 0.7 % 0.6 % Core PCE price index – M/M change 0.2 % 0.1 % 0.1 % to 0.3 % 0.1 %     *Personal income is defined as the… read more

Employment Cost Index for April 29, 2011 – Futures Trading Brokerage Firm, Brokerage Firm, Futures Trading, Commodity Trading, Commodity Futures Trading, Swing Trading, Economic News

  Prior Actual ECI – Q/Q change 0.4 % 0.6 % ECI – Y/Y change 2.0 % 2.0 %       The employment cost index measured total compensation costs which include wages and salaries and also benefits. Benefits include vacations, but the primary mover is health insurance premiums. * Measures the total amount of compensation cost; including wages,… read more

Economic Calendar for Tomorrow April 29, 2011 – Trading, Futures Trading, Economic News, Commodities, Commodity trading, Commodity Futures trading, Futures Options

Traders should be prepare Personal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ET Employment Cost Index 8:30 AM ET Chicago PMI 9:45 AM ET Consumer Sentiment 9:55 AM ET Ben Bernanke Speaks 12:30 PM ET Farm Prices 3:00 PM ET… read more