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 #449. 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 Overview
United States:
S&P 500: Closed at 5,802.82, down 0.7% on Friday, marking a weekly decline of approximately 2.5%. Investor sentiment was dampened by renewed trade tensions following President Trump’s tariff announcements.
Nasdaq Composite: Ended at 18,820.88, decreasing by 1.0% on Friday and about 2.5% for the week, as technology stocks faced pressure amid tariff concerns.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Finished at 41,603.07, down 0.6% on Friday, contributing to a weekly loss of approximately 2.5%.
Europe:
FTSE 100: Closed at 8,717.97, experiencing a 0.2% decline on Friday, influenced by global trade uncertainties.
DAX (Germany): Ended at 23,629.58, down 1.5% on Friday, as European markets reacted to U.S. tariff threats.
Asia:
Nikkei 225: Settled at 37,160.47, up 0.5% on Friday, supported by a weaker yen and positive export data.
Shanghai Composite: Closed at 3,348.37, declining by 0.9% on Friday, as investors remained cautious ahead of key economic indicators.
Commodities Snapshot
Metals:
Gold: Trading at $3,299.82/oz, down 0.6% on Friday, as investors assessed the impact of trade tensions on safe-haven assets.
Silver: At $33.05/oz, decreasing by 1.2% on Friday, reflecting volatility in precious metals markets.
Copper: Priced at $4.8065/lb, up 0.5% on Friday, supported by ongoing infrastructure investments and supply constraints.
Energy:
Crude Oil (WTI): At $61.53/barrel, experiencing a 0.7% increase on Friday, as markets responded to short-covering and geopolitical developments.
Natural Gas (Henry Hub): At $2.96/MMBtu, reflecting stable demand and ample storage levels.
Crypto Market Update
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $108,370, showing resilience amid market volatility and ETF-related developments.
Ethereum (ETH): At $2,657.17, gaining momentum ahead of anticipated network upgrades.
Solana (SOL): Priced at $179.69, consolidating within a range, with investors eyeing potential breakout opportunities.
Dogecoin (DOGE): At $0.2253, experiencing modest gains amid renewed retail interest.
Key Market Drivers
1. U.S. Tariff Announcements Impact Global Markets
President Trump’s declaration of new tariffs on EU imports and foreign-manufactured smartphones led to significant declines in major stock indices, reflecting investor concerns over escalating trade tensions.
2. Commodities React to Geopolitical Developments
Gold and silver prices experienced volatility as investors weighed safe-haven demand against economic uncertainties. Crude oil prices saw modest gains due to short-covering and discussions surrounding nuclear energy policies.
3. Cryptocurrency Markets Show Resilience
Despite broader market fluctuations, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum maintained upward momentum, driven by institutional interest and upcoming technological advancements.
Emerging Crypto Projects to Watch
HelixGrid ($HLGX): A decentralized platform facilitating peer-to-peer energy trading, aiming to revolutionize local energy markets through blockchain technology.
BlockMint ($BMNT): A Layer-2 solution focused on privacy-centric decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for enhanced security.
YieldNode ($YND): A cross-chain validator aggregator offering liquid staking services across multiple blockchain ecosystems, including Ethereum and Cosmos.
ArtChain ($ARTC): An NFT-based registry providing provenance and authentication for high-value physical assets such as fine art and collectibles.
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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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.
25th May 2025
