WHEAT – Down 2 to 4 cents per bushel. Concerns about China’s interest rate hike weighed on market but drop expected to be limited by weakness in U.S. dollar and low-quality of Australia’s crop. * China says supplies of wheat are sufficient. * Russian wheat output fell by 32.7 percent to 41.5 million tonnes in… read more
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US Jobless claims dip, consumer spending rises
* Weekly jobless claims fall 3,000 * Consumer spending up 0.4 pct in Nov * Durable goods orders fall 1.3 pct * Orders ex-transportation surge 2.4 pct WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – New U.S. claims for jobless benefits dipped last week and consumer spending increased in November for a fifth straight month, reinforcing views of… read more
EIA Inventory Report / Futures Broker
EIA Inventory Report * Crude stocks fall 5.33 million barrels * Distillate stocks off 589,000 barrels * Gasoline stocks up 2.4 million barrels NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) – U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected last week while gasoline stocks rose, according to a weekly report from the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. Domestic… read more
Hogs Higher On Higher Cash Prices / Futures Broker
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones) — U.S. hog futures are sharply higher in early trading Wednesday on stronger-than-expected cash prices just ahead of the christmas holiday, expectations of smaller slaughter-ready hog supplies by mid-January and spillover support from gains in cattle and most other commodity sector.… read more
Home Sales Less Than Expected / Futures Broker
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Sales of previously owned homes rose less than expected in November, suggesting the U.S. housing sector is struggling to gain traction as high unemployment and tight lending standards continue to hamper recovery. Sales rose 5.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual unit rate of 4.68 million units, the National Association… read more
Grain Calls Mixed /Futures Broker
WHEAT – Down 2 to 4 cents per bushel. Outlooks for drier weather in Australia’s wheat harvest lending pressure, but market underpinned by dryness in the U.S. Plains hard red winter wheat region. CORN – Up 2 to 4 cents per bushel. Gains for sixth straight session to a 28-month high on hot and dry… read more
Grain Opening Calls and News / Futures Broker
WHEAT – Up 1 to 3 cents per bushel. * Market supported by concerns about tight supplies of quality wheat following weather problems in Australia and dry conditions in the U.S. Plains. Softer dollar lends support. Wheat also seen as oversold following active corn/wheat spreading this month. CORN – Steady to up 1 cent per… read more
Swing Trading Strategy – Bullish reaction swing confirmed for the Dollar! [chart]
Friday’s outside day is an added confirmation of the bullish zig zag continuation pattern. The market price action portends a price advance into the December 28th reversal date with an initial target objective at 8300 to 8350. I will keep you updated on this swing trade recommendation in the TMV Swing Trading Report.… read more
Grain Opening Calls / Futures Broker
WHEAT – Down 2 to 4 cents per bushel * Consolidation expected as some traders close out positions ahead of the weekend. Losses will be limited by weather problems in the U.S. Plains and Australia. * Some light snow expected in the U.S. Southern Plains on Friday but dry conditions forecast for Saturday through Tuesday,… read more
Swing Trading Strategy – What is the next move for Soybeans? [chart]
January Soybeans traded higher after testing support at the 20- day EMA on the December 13th reversal date. The market surged off support and traded above the prior swing high as it formed a wide range momentum bar. However, the market stalled and has been trading sideways to lower over the past three days. Is… read more