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 #451. 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.
U.S. Markets
S&P 500: Closed at 5,911.69 on May 30, 2025, virtually unchanged for the day, but up 1.9% for the week, marking its best monthly performance since 2023.
Nasdaq Composite: Ended at 19,113.77, down 0.4% on Friday, yet posted a 2% weekly gain, driven by strength in technology stocks.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Finished at 42,270.07, up 0.1% on Friday, contributing to a 1.6% weekly increase. AP News
Global Markets
FTSE 100 (UK): Closed at 8,772.38, up 0.64% on May 30, 2025. Investing.com
DAX (Germany): Ended at 23,997.48, gaining 0.27% on Friday.
Nikkei 225 (Japan): Settled at 37,965.10, reflecting a positive close.
Shanghai Composite (China): Closed at 3,347.49, down 0.47% on May 30, 2025. Investing.com
Commodities
Gold: Trading at $3,289.34/oz on May 30, 2025, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous day.
Silver: At $33.27/oz, showing a modest increase. The Coin Republic
Copper: Priced at $4.8065/lb, up 0.5% on May 30, 2025.
Crude Oil (WTI): At $61.53/barrel, experiencing a 0.7% increase on May 30, 2025.
Natural Gas (Henry Hub): At $2.96/MMBtu, reflecting stable demand and ample storage levels.
Cryptocurrency Market
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $104,656, showing resilience amid market volatility.
Ethereum (ETH): At $2,510.44, experiencing slight fluctuations ahead of anticipated network upgrades.
Solana (SOL): Priced at $153.33, consolidating within a range.
Dogecoin (DOGE): At $0.1915, experiencing modest gains amid renewed retail interest.
Key Market Drivers
Trade Tensions: President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on EU imports and foreign-manufactured smartphones led to significant declines in major stock indices, reflecting investor concerns over escalating trade tensions.
Commodities React: Gold and silver prices experienced volatility as investors weighed safe-haven demand against economic uncertainties. Crude oil prices saw modest gains due to short-covering and discussions surrounding nuclear energy policies.
Cryptocurrency Resilience: Despite broader market fluctuations, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum maintained upward momentum, driven by institutional interest and upcoming technological advancements.
Emerging Crypto Projects to Watch
LayerEdge (EDGEN): A Bitcoin-secured token set to be listed on Binance Alpha, offering opportunities through airdrops and node rewards.
XYZVerse (XYZ): A sports-meme hybrid token aiming for substantial growth, targeting a 20,000% increase by leveraging community engagement.
Unilabs (UNIL): Positioning itself as a utility-driven alternative to meme coins, Unilabs is focusing on real-world applications to attract investors.
Outlook for the Week Ahead
Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: Investors will analyze the minutes for insights into future monetary policy decisions.
Housing Market Data: Upcoming reports on housing starts and existing home sales will provide further clarity on economic conditions.
Ethereum Network Upgrade: The anticipated Cancun-Deneb upgrade may influence Ethereum’s price and network activity.
Geopolitical Developments: Ongoing monitoring of global trade relations and geopolitical tensions will remain crucial for market participants.
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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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.
01st Jun 2025
