One of the key characteristics of the futures market is volatility. And, some of the most volatile futures products are based on commodities. The constant balancing of the supply-demand curve—as well as such factors as geopolitics, regulations, and currency values—can send prices directional in the blink of an eye. No matter if you’re trading metal,… Read more.
Crude Oil
Beyond the Spotlight: September 28, 2020 (Hogs & Sugar)
Beyond the Spotlight is a weekly video released on Mondays that spotlights two or three markets that may become trading opportunities for the week ahead. This enables you as a subscriber of the Trade Spotlight advisory service to look ahead with us, while potentially creating additional trading opportunities for yourself. The week’s video linked below… Read more.
Beyond the Spotlight: September 21, 2020 (Pound, Feeders, Cotton)
Beyond the Spotlight is a weekly video released on Mondays that spotlights two or three markets that may become trading opportunities for the week ahead. This enables you as a subscriber of the Trade Spotlight advisory service to look ahead with us, while potentially creating additional trading opportunities for yourself. The week’s video linked below… Read more.
3 Scalping Strategies for WTI Crude Oil
Scalping is a trading strategy that is designed to capitalize on small moves in asset pricing. To scalp effectively, scalpers conduct business on ultra-short time frames and trade frequently. When compared to traditional day or swing trading strategies, successful scalping relies on consistent market volatility and liquidity. Given the impetus placed on these attributes, West… Read more.
Beyond the Spotlight: August 31, 2020 (Crude, Cotton, OJ)
Beyond the Spotlight is a weekly video released on Mondays that spotlights two or three markets that may become trading opportunities for the week ahead. This enables you as a subscriber of the Trade Spotlight advisory service to look ahead with us, while potentially creating additional trading opportunities for yourself. The week’s video linked below… Read more.
Is Crude Oil in a Long-Term Bear Market?
The first three and a half years of Donald J. Trump’s presidency proved active for the global oil complex. Featuring atypical market drivers—including a hot U.S.-China trade war, a fierce Saudi Arabia-Russia price war, and an unprecedented global pandemic—oil prices were all over the map. The only thing that didn’t factor into the dynamic was… Read more.
Beyond the Spotlight: July 20, 2020 (Crude, OJ, Copper )
Beyond the Spotlight is a weekly video released on Mondays that spotlights two or three markets that may become trading opportunities for the week ahead. This enables you as a subscriber of the Trade Spotlight advisory service to look ahead with us, while potentially creating additional trading opportunities for yourself. The week’s video linked below… Read more.
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Summer Seasonality and WTI Crude Oil Pricing
When it comes to trading commodity futures, supply and demand are the primary drivers of asset values. Accordingly, the time of year can greatly influence each side of the equation. Simply put, if you’re an aspiring commodity futures trader, then it’s a good idea to be aware of seasonal trends.