There was little net movement in the values of either the dollar or foreign currencies on Wednesday. However, after an early rally, U.S. stock indices fell with losses moderately heavy. Trading volume was larger than has been seen recently. Bonds closed higher on the weaker stock market. The high point in early trading was news that private payroll firm ADP’s survey …
Camkay’s March 2017 Monthly Report
Camkay Capital Management *Comments by Gary Hart Looking Back The Stock Indices Short-Term Program was up 3.43% in March and is up 6.25% for the first quarter of 2017. We got a little bit more market movement this month, and the trading systems in this Program caught some of the moves profitably. Composite rate of return table (net of all fees and …
South American Grain Weather Update
For the latest South American Grain Weather Update from WxRisk.com, CLICK HERE. For those interested, Sean Lusk, Director of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services, hosted a 2017 Spring Grains Outlook Webinar on Thursday, March 30th at 3:30PM CST. This webinar covered: Technical levels in beans, corn, and wheat Planting/growing season weather outlook Supply/demand fundamental analysis Strategies for a bullish/bearish outlook Is you …
Daily Gold Report
Gold traded modestly higher finishing up $4.40 for Tuesday’s session settling at 1258.4. This was a few dollars below a key target area for technicians; the 200 day moving average at 1261.6. The rally comes a day after another horrible terror attack this time in St. Petersburg, Russia and economic data that was released today that missed expectations. However the push higher wasn’t enough to …
Windy City Jim’s – Daily Trade Recommendations (4/5/2017)
Futures Day Trading Signals (Wednesday, April 5th, 2017) Author: Windy City Jim 312-948-9456 NEVER RISK MORE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROTECTIVE STOPS. SEE FULL DISCLAIM ON FUTURES TRADING AT THE BOTTOM. WE ONLY ENTER THE MARKET IF THE PRICE HITS THE BUY OR SELL POINT BUY SIGNAL Commodity : May Soybeans Previous Closing Price : 937 …
Currency comment 4/4
A very quiet Tuesday as the dollar and foreign currencies closed with minor changes on very light trading volume. U.S. stock incises, after early weakness, closed marginally higher; bonds closed slightly lower. With no interesting fundamental news, investors remained focused on the infighting in Washington. The Congress is wrestling over the question of the new Supreme Court nominee. We are told the decision …
Walsh Asset Management – Weekly Snapshot (3/31/2017)
Below is a snapshot of open trade positions in the Absolute Momentum Strategy investment. The total open trade equity in the portfolio inclusive of fees and commissions as of the close of trading on Friday, March 31st, 2017 = $2,487.85 LAST WEEK IN TRADING Long Term Commodity Trader click to enlarge Long June Australian Dollar was entered at 0.7725 on 3/20/17. …
US Grain Weather Update
For the latest US Grain Weather Update from WxRisk.com, CLICK HERE. For those interested, Sean Lusk, Director of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services, hosted a 2017 Spring Grains Outlook Webinar on Thursday, March 30th at 3:30PM CST. This webinar covered: Technical levels in beans, corn, and wheat Planting/growing season weather outlook Supply/demand fundamental analysis Strategies for a bullish/bearish outlook Is you missed …
Ag Commentary
Soy Complex The soy complex exhibited further weakness today. The market continues to digest the USDA numbers which were decidedly bearish. Not only the potential planted acreage was larger than anticipated, but also the stock number was larger as well. This indicates a larger crop than last year. The trend continues of higher yields due to genetics. This trend remains …
Currency comment 4/3
We saw a quiet trading session in currencies on Monday. Dollar up slightly, foreign currencies slightly lower. U.S. stock indices moderately lower; bonds higher. Most eyes are on Washington this week as the main story is over the battle between Democrats and Republicans on the question of the next Supreme Court member. Democrats say they will filibuster the nomination of Neil …