Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Futures Market Volatility
In addition to protecting your health from infection, now is an important time to protect your finances from unpredictable price movements in the markets. That’s why we’ve created trading resources to help you stay informed and on track with your futures trading goals. News about the coronavirus outbreak changes daily, so be sure the check back for updates and always consult with your broker before placing trades based on the information featured below.
Blog Articles About Coronavirus
- Is the Coronavirus Causing a Global Recession?
- Will FED Rate Cuts Minimize Coronavirus Fallout?
- Using Futures to Capitalize on the Coronavirus Pandemic Panic
- Futures Market Insights for 2020 That You Should Know Now
- Using Futures to Hedge Against Coronavirus (COVID-19) Risks
- How to Capitalize on S&P 500 Futures in 2020
- Types of Commodity Contracts to Consider Based on Recent Market Events
Futures Market Insights from The Hightower Report
- UPDATE: Hightower Special Report – Follow Up to The Beginning of the End of Panic
- Hightower Special Report – The Beginning of the End of Panic
- Economic Anxiety Likely to Continue as Coronavirus Spreads
- Coronavirus Pivot Pt 3 – Are the Markets Overcompensating?
- Coronavirus Pivot Pt 2 – Economic Drawbacks Likely to Continue Over Virus Uncertainty
- Negative Coronavirus News Continues to Effect Commodity Demand and Financial Markets
- Will Coronavirus Turn Commodity Demand Fears into Demand Destruction?
- Hightower Special Report – Pivot-Point on Coronavirus
- Commodities Likely to Face Deflationary Pressure in Coming Weeks
- Hightower Special Report – Coronavirus, the US Election and the Markets
Futures Market Analysis and Trade Recommendations
Turner’s Take Podcast: April WASDE Bearish (4/9/2020) - I am working from home while IL has a Stay at Home order in effect until April 30. My office cell is 312-651-4621. My office phone 312-706-7610 will roll over to my cell phone if you call my trade desk. This week we talk the April WASDE, what to look for in the May WASDE, and the latest from OPEC and crude oil production cuts. Make sure you take a listen to the latest Turner's Take Podcast!
How Does The FED Combat Financial Crises? (4/8/2020) - During challenging economic times, the U.S. Federal Reserve (FED) is tasked with managing the chaos. The organization’s primary objective is clearly defined in its official mission statement:
The Swine Times 4/5 – 4/9 (4/7/2020) - Markets are nearly limit up as shorts cover, we think its a fade.
The FED, USD, and the Coronavirus Outbreak (4/3/2020) - The 2020 outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) created a financial environment driven by angst and trepidation. COVID-19 panic swept the globe, placing the world’s capital structure under extreme pressure. The result was consistently high volatilities in the commodity, equity, currency, and debt markets.
Turner’s Take Podcast: 97 Million Acres of Corn! (3/31/2020) - New Crop looks bad. We estimate we lose another 150mm in demand from low energy prices in the 2020-21 marketing year. With 97 million acres and a trend line yield we see ending stocks blowing out to 3.4 billion. This puts cash prices and harvest lows under $3.
Is the Coronavirus Causing a Global Recession? (3/30/2020) - Traditional financial theory suggests that a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth in a nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). The underpinnings of these types of economic downturns vary. Typically, a recession is attributed to commodity pricing instability, market crashes, inflation, or extraordinary events.
Will FED Rate Cuts Minimize Coronavirus Fallout? (3/27/2020) - In the modern era, the global credit crunch of 2008 is the standard for financial crises. A product of toxic asset securitization and subprime mortgage lending, 2008 brought to light severe shortcomings in the world’s monetary system. Twelve years later, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has once again forced the hand of the U.S. Federal Reserve… Read more.
Turner’s Take Podcast: Transitioning to Wide Ranging Consolidation (3/25/2020) - I am working from home while IL has a Stay at Home order in effect. My office cell is 312-651-4621. My office phone 312-706-7610 will roll over to my cell phone if you call my trade desk. This week we talk about the steps that took place so a potential bottom could be made. I think the market is now heading into a period of wide ranging consolidation. We talk about what to look for and why in the coming weeks for stocks, energy, livestock and grains. Make sure you take a listen to the latest Turner's Take Podcast!
Using Futures to Capitalize on Opportunities During the Coronavirus Pandemic Panic (3/25/2020) - The 2020 outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has driven unprecedented participation in the global financial markets. Heavy daily traded volumes and extreme pricing volatility have become new norms. Although the risk profile is greatly enhanced, active traders are privy to rare opportunities.
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