Gold Slides as the Dollar Surges
Gold Futures fell sharply on Tuesday on news of positive economic data, boosting the dollar as the 10-year Treasury note climbed to its highest percent in seven years.Read More
Attention Crude Oil Futures Traders
The last trade date for the June Crude Oil Futures contract is Thursday, May 17th. Active CL traders can roll to the succeeding contract on Tuesday, May 15th, before the open. Read More
Dollar Slips on Labor Department Inflation Data
After reaching intraday highs not seen since December 2017, the U.S. Dollar Index Futures lost ground on Thursday after modest inflation data released by the Labor Department.Read More
Relative Strength Index (RSI): Measure Price Movement
Developed by technical analysis pioneer, Welles Wilder, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a versatile indicator that measures the speed and change of price movement. The RSI is can be used to:Read More
Key Insights Ahead of April’s Jobs Report
After a slowdown in March, largely attributed to finicky weather, April’s job and wage growth is set for a rebound. According to payroll processor ADP, 204K jobs were added to the economy in April. Expectations ahead of Friday’s closely watched nonfarm payroll report are 192K additions, up from only 103K in March. Read More
Rates to Remain Unchanged Ahead of FOMC Meeting
May’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting concludes today at 2:00 pm et. With the recent run of positive economic data a more hawkish tone can be expected as the Feds demonstrate confidence in inflation growth.Read More
Brent Crude Futures Touches near 3 Year High
With less than two weeks remaining for the White House to conclude their review of sanctions on Iran, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated there is “new and conclusive” proof that Iran has been masking nuclear weapons activity. Read More
Metals & Agriculture Futures Roll Date Alert
The first notice for Grains & Metals May contracts falls on Monday, April 30th. Traders can roll to the succeeding contract on April 27th, before the open. Read More
Use Keltner Channels to Identify Trend Direction
First introduced by Chester Keltner in his 1960’s book “How to Make Money in Commodities”, Keltner Channels have become a popular trading indicator and a pillar in the art of technical analysis. Read More
Important Contract Info – Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures
Thursday, April 26th marks the last trade date for the May 2018 Natural Gas Futures contract. Traders can roll to the June 2018 contract on Tuesday, April 24th. Read More