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 #439. 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 4,212.45, up 0.4% for the week, as rate cut optimism and stable inflation data boosted sentiment.
- Nasdaq Composite: Gained 1.3% to 15,635.77, led by strong performance in tech, AI, and cloud computing sectors.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: Increased 0.3% to 35,530.18, with strength in energy and industrials.
Commodities:
- Gold: Trading at $2,145 per ounce, up 0.5%, supported by inflation hedging and safe-haven demand.
- Silver: Up 1.0% to $29.62 per ounce, with continued strength from industrial demand.
- Crude Oil (WTI): At $86.10 per barrel, up 1.1%, as supply disruptions and geopolitical risk lifted prices.
- Natural Gas: Down 1.2% to $2.19 per MMBtu, as warm weather and high inventories weigh on prices.
Cryptocurrency:
- Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $85,480, up 0.9%, supported by steady ETF inflows and growing institutional interest.
- Ethereum (ETH): At $2,498, rising 1.3%, as network upgrades and staking growth support its fundamentals.
- Solana (SOL): At $152.30, up 2.1%, benefiting from robust DeFi and NFT development.
Key Developments
1. Fed Leaves Rates Steady, Hints at Mid-Year Cuts
- The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged but signaled potential cuts by June or July, depending on inflation progress.
- Chair Powell noted “encouraging disinflation trends” but emphasized patience.
- Markets rallied as bond yields declined and tech led the advance.
2. Oil Markets Strengthen on Supply Tightness and Geopolitical Tensions
- OPEC+ continues to hold production levels, keeping a floor under prices.
- Middle East tensions and Red Sea shipping delays contributed to supply pressure.
- U.S. energy inventories fell again, highlighting firm demand.
3. Tech and AI Continue to Dominate Market Leadership
- Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft extended gains as AI development spending remains strong.
- Cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity stocks also saw inflows, supported by business IT upgrades.
- The Nasdaq outperformed for the second week in a row.
4. Crypto Market Holds Steady as ETFs and Layer-2s Expand
- Bitcoin and Ethereum maintained positive momentum, with continued institutional buying and staking growth.
- Solana’s ecosystem gained traction, with new NFT platforms and DeFi protocols launching.
- Ethereum Layer-2 networks such as zkSync and Base continued to scale, improving user experience.
Emerging Crypto Projects
- TradeGPT ($TGPT): AI-powered assistant for crypto portfolio optimization, now in beta testing.
- VeraChain ($VERA): Privacy-first Layer-1 network targeting healthcare and finance applications.
- Solaxy ($SOLX): Eco-focused Layer-2 protocol supporting ESG-aligned DeFi on Solana.
- Meme Kingdom ($MKING): A cross-chain meme coin ecosystem with NFTs, staking, and gamified governance.
Investor Insights
- Equities: Optimism around interest rate cuts and AI-led growth continues to support tech-heavy portfolios.
- Commodities: Gold remains a hedge; oil markets look supported short-term but are sensitive to geopolitical headlines.
- Crypto: Institutional participation and new use cases in DeFi, NFTs, and AI are fueling selective strength across ecosystems.
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
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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.
23rd Mar 2025
