Global Overview

John WalshGeneral Commentary

The US market in general continues to show signs of improvement, The jobs report adds fuel to the positive story. It appears president Trump is making good on many of his promises. This is being reflected in companies gearing up for expansion. Stocks – The stock market continues to be impressed with the dealings the administration has had. The largest …

Windy City Jim

Windy City Jim – Daily Trades 3.15.17

Jim WaltersEnergy, General Commentary, Grains, Livestock, Precious Metals

Futures Day Trading Signals 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 Wheat Previous Closing Price : 430 1/4 Projected Price …

BNC Results for February 2017

William ReavisAsset Management, General Commentary

Below you will find the FINAL results for: FEBRUARY, 2017. If you would like more information about Bluenose Capital Management, LLC and these trading programs, please contact me directly. Bill Reavis Director of Asset Management 312-957-4731 breavis@walshtrading.com VIEW FULL PERFORMANCE Returns provided by: Bluenose Capital Management, LLC || rmclallen@bluenosecap.com Tel. (703) 842-3323 || http://www.bluenosecap.com 405 Berry Street SE, Vienna, VA …

Currency comment 3/9

Steve CaldwellGeneral Commentary

During Thursday’s session we saw the U.S. dollar, U.S. stock indicies and U.S. government debt decline.  It appeared traders were clearing the table before Friday’s anticipated fireworks . With the Feb set to increase short term interest rates next week (a move that has been telegraphed to the world for weeks) there is hesitation on the part of traders to …

Grain Short Report

Dennis EichGeneral Commentary

Today the grains were weak as were most of the commodities. .  The bases in the grains should begin to decline as a weather premium begins. This usually occurs  once the crop has been planted. The supplies look plentiful worldwide. And if the weather is good for the growing season  the grain supplies should be plentiful in America as well …

Currency comment 3/8

Steve CaldwellGeneral Commentary

The dollar saw a moderate rise on Wednesday on improving volume.  The main factor in the rise was a report from ADP that showed new job creation in February was an astounding 298,000.  This compares with the average analysts’ guess of 198,000 new jobs for February. There continues to be hesitation in adding to long dollar positions, however, if we …

The Alpha of Seasonal Commodity Trading – Managed Futures

William ReavisAsset Management, Energy, General Commentary, Grains, Livestock

I am not very old, but I have been trading for long enough to have my own opinion about traders and trading. We all know that it is a difficult business, earning money in these markets is very challenging and very few traders suceed in the long run. No only do traders need to have discipline and strong fundamentals, but …

Currency comment 3/7

Steve CaldwellGeneral Commentary

A very dull day in the currency markets Tueday.  No fresh new to move prices and traders not willing to take big positions into Friday’s unemployment report. We may see more action on pre-positioning ahead of Friday but it did not occur today.

Grain Report.

Dennis EichGeneral Commentary

Last year at this time, we were looking at the end of the El Nino and creation of the next La Nina.   Similar to 2012. And here is a list of the La Nina dates. La Niñas occurred in 1904, 1908, 1910, 1916, 1924, 1928, 1938, 1949–51,[ 1954–56, 1964, 1970–72, 1973–76, 1983–85,[ 1988–89, 1995–96, 1998–2001, 2007–08, 2010–12, and 2016–17..  Walsh Trading INC  …