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 #440. 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 4,228.10, up 0.4% for the week, with strength in consumer discretionary and tech.
Nasdaq Composite: Gained 0.8% to 15,755.60, supported by continued AI sector momentum.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose 0.3% to 35,585.42, led by industrials and energy.
Commodities:
Gold: Trading at $2,158 per ounce, up 0.6%, amid growing expectations for summer rate cuts.
Silver: Increased 1.4% to $30.05 per ounce, as industrial demand remains firm.
Crude Oil (WTI): At $87.75 per barrel, up 1.9%, driven by falling inventories and geopolitical tension.
Natural Gas: Down 1.1% to $2.17 per MMBtu, with mild temperatures capping demand.
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $86,320, up 1.0%, supported by ETF inflows and long-term holder accumulation.
Ethereum (ETH): At $2,515, up 0.7%, with Layer-2 expansion and staking continuing to grow.
Solana (SOL): At $154.20, up 1.2%, benefiting from steady DeFi and NFT project launches.
Key Developments
1. Fed Signals Summer Rate Cuts as Inflation Moderates
Federal Reserve officials suggested a rate cut could arrive by June, citing improving inflation trends.
Bond yields fell slightly, supporting equities and precious metals.
Growth sectors led gains, particularly tech and consumer-focused stocks.
2. Crude Oil Rises on Supply Tightness and Rising Demand Forecasts
OPEC+ maintained current production limits as demand outlooks for Q2 improve.
U.S. inventories posted a sixth consecutive weekly draw.
Global shipping disruptions and Middle East unrest continued to add a risk premium to prices.
3. Tech and AI Continue to Lead Market Performance
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta extended rallies with new AI product announcements.
Cloud and cybersecurity stocks also gained as businesses continue to increase digital investment.
Nasdaq outperformed again, with sustained institutional rotation into growth names.
4. Crypto Market Strengthens with Steady Inflows and Ecosystem Growth
Bitcoin ETFs saw another week of net inflows, contributing to price stability above $86K.
Ethereum staking and Layer-2 use both hit record highs, reducing circulating supply and increasing network activity.
Solana’s DeFi TVL and NFT volume continue to climb, with new platforms entering the ecosystem.
Emerging Crypto Projects
NebulaX ($NBX): Modular, AI-compatible blockchain designed for analytics and cross-chain model training.
BitNest ($BNEST): Decentralized meme and utility token launchpad with DAO community governance.
VeraChain ($VERA): Privacy-preserving Layer-1 chain targeting healthcare and finance compliance needs.
Solaxy ($SOLX): ESG-focused DeFi platform leveraging Solana to scale green finance initiatives.
Investor Insights
Equities: Markets are buoyed by the expectation of Fed easing, with AI and growth sectors in focus.
Commodities: Gold and oil continue to benefit from macro uncertainty and supply constraints.
Crypto: Steady ETF inflows, staking growth, and ecosystem development are creating a foundation for long-term digital asset value.
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.
30th Mar 2025
