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 #438. 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.
Market Overview
Equities:
- S&P 500: Closed at 4,180.75, up 0.6%, as investors react to inflation data and Fed policy outlook.
- Nasdaq Composite: Increased 1.1% to 15,420.89, driven by tech and AI sector gains.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose 0.5% to 35,375.12, supported by industrial and energy stocks.
Commodities:
- Gold: Trading at $2,118 per ounce, up 0.7%, as inflation uncertainty drives demand for safe-haven assets.
- Silver: Increased 1.2% to $29.15 per ounce, with strong industrial usage demand.
- Crude Oil (WTI): At $84.10 per barrel, up 1.8%, as OPEC+ supply cuts keep markets tight.
- Natural Gas: Down 1.9% to $2.19 per MMBtu, as lower seasonal demand pressures prices.
Cryptocurrency:
- Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $83,200, up 2.0%, as institutional investors increase holdings.
- Ethereum (ETH): At $2,415, rising 2.3%, with growing staking participation.
- Solana (SOL): Priced at $145.00, up 2.8%, as new DeFi projects boost network usage.
Key Developments
1. Federal Reserve Signals Possible Rate Cut by Mid-Year
- CPI report showed inflation at 3.2%, slightly lower than expected.
- Fed officials hint at rate cuts, but remain cautious about lingering inflation pressures.
- Bond yields dropped, supporting equity markets, particularly in tech.
2. Oil Prices Gain on Supply Constraints
- OPEC+ confirmed production cuts will remain in place, supporting crude prices.
- U.S. oil stockpiles declined for the fourth week, signaling strong demand.
- Middle East tensions and Red Sea shipping issues continue to disrupt energy logistics.
3. Tech Stocks Continue Strong Performance
- AI and semiconductor stocks surged, led by Nvidia and AMD on increased demand for AI computing.
- Cybersecurity stocks outperformed, with enterprise adoption of AI-driven security solutions rising.
- Cloud computing and software sectors also saw gains, driven by new product announcements.
4. Crypto Markets See Renewed Optimism
- Bitcoin remains strong above $83K, with large institutional investors increasing exposure.
- Ethereum staking reached all-time highs, fueling demand for ETH.
- Solana’s DeFi sector continues to grow, as Layer-2 solutions gain traction.
Emerging Crypto Projects
- Qubetics ($TICS): A Layer-1 blockchain with high-speed transactions and developer-friendly features.
- Solaxy ($SOLX): A Layer-2 solution improving efficiency and reducing transaction costs on Solana.
- BitYield ($BYLD): A yield-farming token gaining liquidity in DeFi platforms.
- Meme Vault ($MEME): A meme coin-powered AI trading tool, attracting speculative traders.
Investor Insights
- Equities: Tech and AI stocks continue to lead, with rate cut expectations supporting sentiment.
- Commodities: Gold and oil remain strong, driven by inflation hedging and supply concerns.
- Cryptocurrencies: Institutional buying and DeFi growth are supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
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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Sugar
Coffee
Live Cattle
Gold (GC)
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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.
15th Mar 2025
