The Weekly Call for January 26th

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Call, your trusted source for high-quality commodity setups and trading strategies. Since October 2016, our approach has delivered an impressive 777% return, and we continue to share the insights and methodologies that drive these results with this post #430. This week, we’ll explore the latest market trends, actionable trade setups, and global economic factors influencing commodities like sugar, coffee, live cattle, and gold.

Equity Markets

  • United States:
    • S&P 500: Closed at 4,625, up 1.3% for the week, driven by robust corporate earnings and improving investor sentiment.
    • Nasdaq Composite: Rose 2.0% to 15,300, led by gains in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors.
    • Dow Jones Industrial Average: Gained 0.9%, ending the week at 35,990, supported by industrial and financial sectors.
  • Europe:
    • The Stoxx 600 rose 0.6%, reflecting optimism about easing inflation in the Eurozone and better-than-expected GDP growth in Germany.
  • Asia:
    • Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.5% as export-heavy industries benefited from a weaker yen. However, China’s Shanghai Composite fell 0.7% amid concerns about slower-than-expected recovery in domestic demand.

Commodities

  • Gold (GC): Gold prices climbed to $1,980 per ounce, up 0.4%, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
  • Crude Oil (CL): Oil prices settled at $79.85 per barrel, down 1.5% for the week, reflecting supply concerns and volatile demand projections.
  • Natural Gas (NG): Prices declined 2.3% to $4.02 per MMBtu, influenced by milder weather forecasts and increased inventory levels.

Cryptocurrency

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $102,378, down slightly for the week but maintaining stability amid growing institutional interest.
  • Ethereum (ETH): At $3,218, reflecting a 0.5% weekly increase, driven by continued activity in DeFi and NFT ecosystems.
  • Solana (SOL): Surged 6.2% to $251, with growing developer interest in its blockchain infrastructure.

Emerging Projects

  1. $TRUMP Coin:
    • A meme coin launched by President Donald Trump, reaching a market cap of $7.8 billion. While controversial, it has sparked significant interest in the market.
  2. Solaxy (SOLX):
    • Positioned as a green energy blockchain project, Solaxy is gaining attention for its focus on renewable energy credits.
  3. Wall Street Pepe (WEPE):
    • Combining humor and trading tools, $WEPE continues to gain traction with over $40 million raised in its presale.

Notable Developments

  1. Regulatory News:
    • President Trump announced the formation of a Crypto Working Group to explore new regulations and establish a national cryptocurrency reserve. The move is expected to introduce more clarity to U.S. crypto policy.
  2. Security Concerns:
    • The cryptocurrency community was shaken by the kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder of Ledger. He was rescued by French authorities, but the incident highlights ongoing security risks in the sector.
  3. Corporate Earnings:
    • Key tech firms, including Microsoft and Tesla, reported strong Q4 earnings, fueling optimism about innovation in AI and renewable energy sectors.

Outlook for the Week Ahead

  • Federal Reserve Meeting: The Fed’s upcoming interest rate decision will be critical, with expectations leaning toward a pause in rate hikes amid easing inflation.
  • Corporate Earnings: Apple, Alphabet, and Meta are set to release Q4 earnings, which will likely influence market sentiment.
  • Crypto Market Dynamics: Emerging projects like $TRUMP Coin and Solaxy continue to dominate discussions, and regulatory updates may further impact sentiment.

Investor Insights

  • Equities: Stay focused on technology and industrial sectors, which are poised for growth amid strong earnings and favorable macroeconomic trends.
  • Commodities: Gold remains attractive as a hedge against uncertainty, while crude oil prices may face volatility due to geopolitical factors.
  • Crypto: While the market shows resilience, emerging projects should be approached cautiously. Thorough due diligence is essential for navigating this dynamic space.

Stay tuned as global market conditions continue to evolve, trade smart and trade safe!

As always, stay informed and adjust your strategies based on the evolving market conditions. All trades are posted on our Private Twitter Feed for subscribers and are included in the track record posted below under Completed Trades. I am currently trading 15 lots given the account balance and will adjust as necessary based on market developments.

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COMPLETED TRADES

Track Record of Completed Trades

The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how to swing trade futures using our methodology to select high-quality setups and manage the trade with our risk management approach. This track record is based on entries and exits as posted in this blog. I am currently using 15 lots for the Striker trades which is based on this account being over $375,000. Each lot for auto trading at Striker requires $25,000 per lot. See the videos below for more information.

Track Record January 2022 thru December 2022 Click Here.

Track Record January 2021 thru December 2021 Click Here.

Track Record January 2020 thru December 2020 Click Here.

Track Record January 2019 thru December 2019 Click Here.

Track Record January 2018 thru December 2018 Click Here.

Track Record October 2016 – December 2017 Click Here.

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Completed trade in Cattle as of November 28th

We expect subscribers to have captured 60% of the swing in live cattle which is over $14,500 in profit using a margin of only $5,115. A great example of using leverage in futures.

Completed Trade in Coffee as of December 12th

The total swing was $37.00 and we expect subscribers to have captured 60% of a wing or $22 in coffee for a profit of over $25,500 using a margin of $8,850. A great example of using leverage in futures. See the video below for the review of the trade.

Completed Trade in Natural Gas as of January 2nd

We were stopped out of out last 1/3 position as weather-related news created a gap down on January 2nd and a possible flat with support at 3.196. This concludes our trade with natural gas; we exit with 550 ticks on 2/3s of a position with $8,500 in profit.

Completed Trade in Coffee as of January 19th

We exited the coffee trade on January 19th with $17 or over $15,000 in profit using a margin of $8,850. A great example of using leverage in futures.

Completed Trade in Gold as of February 8th

We exited the gold trade on February 8th with over $14,000 in profit. We entered on January 3rd and held the trade into the high window. We will re-enter gold in a few weeks after a backtest.

Written by:

Stan Nabozny

Stan is a 20 year retail trading veteran, CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) and Co-Founder of The Art of Chart. His specialties include using futures and options to trade Energies, Precious Metals, Equities, Currencies, Bonds, Softs, Grains and other commodities. Stan believes that Risk Management and Trader Psychology are more important that technical analysis and spends his time teaching and coaching other traders on these topics. Stan uses various trading systems and technical analysis approaches that integrate time and price in his work. See his latest articles here and www.huffingtonpost.com.

26th Jan 2025

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