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Tag Archives: Commodities
Grain Supply Report / Futures Broker
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–The U.S. on Tuesday unexpectedly cut its soybean harvest estimate and slashed its supply forecast, setting the stage for gains in soybean futures. Soybean production was pegged at 3.375 billion bushels, down 1% from the government’s October estimate, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Analysts surveyed by Dow Jones, on average, had… read more
Cotton News /Futures Broker
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The monthly supply report from the U.S. Agriculture Department was seen by analysts on Tuesday as bullish for the cotton futures market. They said the market will get a further boost after the USDA cut the 2010/11 production forecast in top consumer China to 30 million (480-lb) bales, from… read more
Opening Grain Calls and News – Futures Broker
WHEAT – Down 2 to 3 cents per bushel. Firm dollar weighs, as does position-squaring ahead of the release early on Tuesday of the USDA’s November crop production and supply/demand reports. * USDA seen raising U.S. wheat stocks by 2 million bushels. * Dry weather is stressing development of the hard red winter wheat crop… read more
Pre Crop Report News -Futures Broker
Buyers and sellers of U.S. cash grain were moving cautiously to start the trading week, ahead of an important government crop report slated for release on Tuesday. “The primary objective of today’s session will be positioning for tomorrow’s monthly [USDA] supply and demand report,” said Iowa commodity trade advisor Karl Setzer. “Most analysts are expecting… read more
Spread opportunity in Cotton! [chart]
The spread between December 2011 Cotton and March 2011 Cotton has widened to 35.00 plus…this spread usually trades between +5.00 / – 5.00. There could be a good spread trade opportunity to buy the December 2011 Cotton and sell the March 2011 Cotton as we look for the spread to begin to narrow. Call your… read more
Nonfarm Payrolls – 11/5/2010: Futures News
Nonfarm payrolls rise 151,000 in October * Private employment jumps 159,000 * Unemployment rate steady at 9.6 percent * Average workweek rises to 34.3 hours from 34.2 hours By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) – U.S. employment increased more than expected last month as private companies hired workers at the fastest pace since April,… read more
Swing Trading Strategies – Coffee confirms bullish continuation signal. Where and when will it end? [chart]
TMV Swing Trade Report – Long December Coffee @ 202.05 Coffee exploded higher after rebounding off a confluence of support where the upward trending parallel line and 20-day EMA joined. The market had formed a continuation pattern that ended with a one-bar spike to support. The price action suggests Coffee is poised to advance into… read more
Swing Trade Strategies – Long December Crude oil reaches 1st target objective! [chart]
TMV Swing Trade report – Long December Crude oil @ $83.31. December Crude oil reached the initial target objective at $86.50. The longer-term cycle still remains bullish with futures reversal dates projected for November 11 and November 16 with a major target objective at $90.00. I will look for a short-term pullback or consolidation for… read more
Grains Opening Calls and News /Futures Broker
WHEAT – Up 10 to 15 cents per bushel. Boosted by falling dollar after U.S. Fed decided to buy bonds in a risky move to boost the struggling U.S. economy. Dry weather in the U.S. Plains HRW wheat region also supportive. * Showers in the U.S. Delta will buoy winter wheat prospects but more rain… read more