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There are two basic types of futures analysis: fundamental and technical. Fundamental analysis is the more traditional of the two because it deals with many facets of conventional financial theory. Conversely, technical analysis is the study of price action itself, within both a historical and evolving context. So, which is superior: fundamental or technical analysis?
When it comes to futures analysis, there are two primary schools of thought: fundamental and technical. Each discipline has legions of dedicated followers who eagerly engage the market every day from unique vantage points. No matter a trader’s size or style, any adopted methodologies are rooted in either fundamental or technical analysis.
In contrast to conventional equities trading, the fundamentals of futures and options market products are inherently diverse. One’s primary concern is to not simply buy low and sell high ― it is to buy low and sell high (or vice-versa) on a finite timeline. Due to the fact that futures and options contracts are perishable… Read more.
The product market has turned, and the live hog prices are following them. Below is how the weekly product market changed for the week ending 8/18/ 17 *Product Price Monday 8/14 Price Friday 8/18 Net Change Loins 82.71 81.80 (.91) Butts 92.05 93.12 1.07 Picnic 58.98 54.54 (4.44) Rib 128.35… Read more.
Weekly Cattle Commentary 8/11/2017This week’s cash prices saw the bulk of cattle trading 114.50 to 116, 2 to 3$ lower than last week’s trades. Dressed sales were 183 to 185$. Basis was 5$ over the August Live board. Estimated weekly slaughter was 641K head, 62K larger than the same week last year. Box prices in… Read more.
The product market has turned and the live hog prices are following them. Below is how the weekly product market changed for the week ending 8/4/ 17 *Product Price Monday 8/7 Price Friday 8/11 Net Change Loins 85.94 82.78 -3.16 Butts 90.24 90.67 .43 Picnic 62.39 57.66 -4.73 Rib 118.13… Read more.
The product market has turned and the live hog prices are following them. Below is how the weekly product market changed for the week ending 7/28. *Product Price Monday 7/31 Price Friday 8/4 Net Change Loins 87.96 83.65 (4.31) Butts 88.22 88.55 .33 Picnic 63.60 60.68 (2.92) Rib 112.24 116.79 4.55 Ham 74.48 70.06… Read more.
The product market has turned and the live hog prices are following them. Below is how the weekly product market changed for the week ending 7/28. *Product Price on Monday 7/24 Price as of Friday 7/28 Change Loin 90.52 85.97 (4.53) Butt 92.46 87.41 (5.05) Picnic … Read more.
Here is an abbreviated version of the weekly pork report. The full report will be back next week. Below is how the weekly product market changed for the week ending 7/21. *Product Price on Monday 7/17 Price as of Friday 7/21 Change Loin 95.88 92.69 (3.19) Butt 103.44 … Read more.
CORN Corn futures posted a solid close on Friday, despite the higher than expected acreage figure. We continued to trade higher in the overnight session. Weather was getting the attention of traders and that helped to support the market. Crop condition ratings will be updated on Wednesday morning. Expectations are for steady to lower conditions… Read more.