Crude Oil is Figuring Out the Risk Premium
The excitement in the oil markets have subsided somewhat
after the strike on the Iranian General, but the fear of what is coming next still
lurks. These events usually cause a pop
higher in the...
Live Cattle Futures Digesting Next Move
Live cattle futures have recovered all the losses from the Tyson
plant fire in August. The market now stands at solid resistance from a prior
chart consolidation and a 62 percent retracement from highs...
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Natural gas is suffering the woes of plentiful supplies this year and the lack of a catalyst to push prices higher. As a result, natural gas futures prices have dropped about 28...
Handling Time Decay When Trading Futures Options
Time decay of futures options is a major factor option
traders must consider before they buy a futures option contract. Time decay of options means that options
theoretically lose money every day, since they...
Realistic Expectations for Trading Commodities
One of the biggest mistakes new commodity traders make is
having unrealistic expectations before they place their first trade. The
commodity markets are highly leveraged investments, which increase profits for
disciplined traders and rapidly drain...
Lean Hogs Right on Track
The lean hog market has frustrated some traders this year
and made the year for other traders. It is all about how to read the market
properly. Granted, the livestock markets are not always...
Importance of Keeping Records When Trading Commodities
One of the single best things you can do to further your
education in trading commodities is to keep thorough records of your
trades. Maintaining good records
requires discipline, just like good trading.
Live Cattle Futures Trying to Make Sense of the Tyson Fire
Live cattle futures had limit-down moves on Monday and
Tuesday, losing about 7 percent of its value in that rapid decline. The news
that rocked the market was a severely damaging fire at a...
Lean Hogs Could Be Starting a Trend Higher
Traders in the lean hog markets have waged a battle whether
China will begin importing massive amounts of pork in the near future or not.
China is in great need of replacement pork as...
Natural Gas Crossing Fingers for a Rally
Natural gas futures have been reeling from the first winter
weather rally in early November. This market is fairly dependent on abnormal
weather this winter to burn through excess supplies. Otherwise, natural gas
prices will...
