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Gold Futures 15 min Gold futures climbed Monday for a second straight session, settling at their highest in over a week. "Disappointing economic data out of China and a lacklustre U.S. Empire manufacturing survey for August, has seen U.S. 10-year yields slip back further after their sharp fall on Friday," said Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK. That helped push gold prices higher "on concerns over a weaker growth outlook as we head into the autumn." December gold GCZ21, +0.61% climbed $11.60, or nearly 0.7%, to settle at $1,789.80 an ounce. Prices for the most-active contract ended the session at the highest since Aug. 5, FactSet data show.
COMEX:GC1!
by Anasshnada
The CPI Fantasy And Commodity PricesRodney Dangerfield was one of my all-time favorite comedians. He was a master at the one-liner, and while his catchphrase was “I don’t get no respect,” he got plenty. Rodney passed in 2004, but his legacy lives on in films. His role as Thornton Melon in the 1986 comedy classic Back to School continues to have a cult following. As he sat in an economics class, the professor created a theoretical company that sold widgets, the favorite product of academics. The lesson included funding the company and developing a marketing strategy for the widgets. Rodney’s character, already a wealthy businessman, attempted to point out the realities of starting a business, but the professor objected. Rodney then glibly asked the economist if his factory was in “fantasy land.” While the film was a fictional comedy, there is a fine line between fiction and nonfiction. The US Federal Reserve continues to call rising inflationary pressures “transitory.” Long ago, the economists massaged the consumer price data to extract a core that excludes food and energy prices called “core CPI.” Thornton Melon would call the core data “fantasy land” as food and energy are the critical factors that take a bite out of consumers’ budgets. Another significant increase in the inflation barometer Core CPI is fantasy land Look at the evidence- It costs more to power our lives and fuel our bodies Transitory in Fed Speak and the literal definition is not the same The trend is always your friend- Economists are behind the curve Another significant increase in the inflation barometer In June and July, the previous month’s consumer price index data was off the charts, indicating rising inflation. This month, the July CPI reading rose 5.4%, another sky-high level. While the number was in line with the market’s expectations, core CPI, excluding food and energy, was up 0.3% compared to the forecast level at 0.4%. The market interpreted the core number as less inflationary as it was below the expected reading. Core CPI is fantasy land Economists are social scientists, making their projections and interpretations highly subjective. They argue that core CPI better reflects inflationary pressures because food and energy prices can be highly volatile. Excluding them from the inflation barometer smooths the data. In statistics, the science of data, hedonic regression is the application of regression analysis to estimate the impact of various factors on the price of demand for a good. Hedonics is commonly used in real estate pricing as a quality adjustment for price indices. When it comes to inflation, excluding food and energy from the CPI is similar. The problem with core CPI is that food and energy make up a significant part of budgets. Rising prices for the products that fuel our lives and provide nutrition for our bodies is taking an ever-increasing bite out of paychecks is a reality, while eliminating them distorts the actual cost of living for the majority of people. Economists massage data. The US Federal Reserve relies on statistics in its monetary policy decision-making process. Thornton Melon would say that core CPI only exists in “fantasy land.” Look at the evidence- It costs more to power our lives and fuel our bodies Anyone that fills their car with gasoline, heats or cools their homes, or eats, will tell you that prices are a lot higher in August 2021 than they were in August 2020. Futures prices are real-time objective data as they reflect where buyers and sellers meet in a transparent environment. The evidence pointing to the reality of rising inflation from the August 2020 high to the August 13, 2021 closing level on the nearby futures contracts is clear: Nearby NYMEX crude oil prices increased from $43.78 to $68.44 per barrel, an increase of 56.3%. Gasoline moved from $1.4395 to $2.2626 per gallon or 57.2%. Heating oil and distillate prices rose from $1.3054 to $2.0779 per gallon, a 59.2% rise. Natural gas appreciated from $2.743 to $3.861 per MMBtu or 40.8%. Corn rose from $3.53 to $5.6825 per bushel or 61.0%. Soybeans rallied from $9.67 to $13.73 per bushel or 42.0%. CBOT wheat increased from $5.5175 to $7.6225 per bushel or 38.2%. Coffee rose from $1.3080 to $1.8275 per pound or 39.7%. Sugar moved from 13.28 cents to 19.95 cents per pound or 50.2%. Live cattle appreciated from $1.08225 to $1.28125 per pound or 18.4%. Lean hogs are up from 56.70 cents to 86.525 per pound or 52.6% over the period. The substantial increases in food and energy commodities paint a very inflationary picture. Moreover, the price rises reflect wholesale levels. Retail prices have risen far more over the past year. Yesterday, I paid over $4.20 per gallon for gasoline in Las Vegas, double the price last year. Food and energy prices are the tip of an inflationary iceberg. Education, health care, and housing costs are soaring. All raw material prices have moved appreciably higher. Transitory in Fed Speak and the literal definition is not the same In reality, prices are soaring in the Fed’s “fantasy land,” the core CPI data does not look all that bad as they only rose 0.3% in August. However, our food and energy bills went up a hell of a lot more last month. Over the past months, the Fed blamed rising inflationary pressures on lumber, new and used car prices, and other “transitory” factors created by bottlenecks in supply chains and other pandemic-related factors. The academic ivory tower where the economists sit is far above ground zero, where consumers shop each day. The definition of “transitory” is not permanent. Adjectives are temporary, transient, brief, short, short-lived, fleeting, and passing. “Transitory,” in a literal sense, requires an end date. So far, the Fed has not provided that data to the market. When asked about the period the central bank measures its 2% average inflation target, Chairman Powell replied it is “discretionary” or available for use at the user’s discretion. Transitory and discretionary is Fed-speak for leave it to us. They are non-answers to critical questions about the Fed’s interpretation and policy stance. Transitory reflects the central bank’s hopes and wishes, while discretionary tells us they will figure it all out someday. The trend is always your friend- Economists are behind the curve The bottom line is that the most objective measures of inflation are the wholesale futures prices and the retail costs of living. Food and energy prices are only a microcosm of rising prices across all asset classes. Money’s purchasing power is eroding because of the tidal wave of central bank liquidity and tsunami of government stimulus. Even if the Fed bites the bullet and addresses rising inflation, the government continues to spend without abandon. A $3.5 trillion budget initiative before the US Congress with an infrastructure rebuilding package only increases the debt level. The Fed is living in “fantasy land” as inflation continues to rise. In August 2020, gold made a new record high. In May 2021, lumber, copper, and palladium prices rose to all-time peaks. Grains and oilseeds rose to eight-year highs in 2021. In July, coffee futures rose to their highest price since 2014. Bull markets in the volatile commodities sector rarely move in a straight line. The ascent of prices has been nothing short of a bull market relay race, with one commodity handing the baton to the next. The most recent recipient was the sugar market, which rose to over 20 cents per pound last week, the highest price since 2017. Even if we use statistical methods to smooth the bullish price action, the underlying trends reveal that the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy is far behind the inflationary curve. Inflation can be a challenging beast to tame. As it rises, the central bank’s refusal to acknowledge and address the economic condition will reward it with the lack of respect it deserves. We live in a stark reality created by policies that continue to erode money’s value. Rodney Dangerfield was a comedian. There is a fine line between comedy and tragedy. If the approach to monetary policy that hides behind massaged data were not so tragic, it would be funny. 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CBOT:ZC1!
by Andy_Hecht
NQ1!, Market is at an Inflection PointThe market finished the last week at an inflection level. The rising bottom, higher lows, is suggesting a potential breakout and a retest of the monthly R1 (15250 ish) level. That level may attract profit takers . Many are puzzled by a relentless upside move. Even smaller advances but still the more important part is no selling. My personal view is only technical. As a day trader with 1000s hours of screen time who watches the moves days in and days out on a tick level. Market is very technical and driven by machines(Algos) in auto-pilot mode most of the time. Their masters don't see a reason to override that behavior at the moment. Potential scenarios for the upcoming week: - A breakout and a retest of the monthly R1 and above - A breakout and return back into the consolidation - a fake out. That may lead to a retest of monthly pivot and even monthly S1. - Horizontal development - continued consolidation within the narrow range. This type of action would build even more energy for a strong move up or down. 08/15/2021 50 year anniversary of US dollar/gold divorce.
CME_MINI:NQ1!
by SviCapital
2
How to trade FCPO intraday?Setup for Intraday : 1. Price near/ cross EMA200 2. Understand market structure either uptrend/downtrend/consolidation to be able to determine the SnR for the breakout. 3. Market trending confirmation by EMA14, EMA50, and EMA200. 4. Wait for a pullback when stochastic oversold/bought. 5. Make sure price reverse at least 3 candlesticks. 6. Entry when price pullback again : a) At previous support b) At EMA c) Stochastic oversold/bought again. 7. Exit a) Stoploss at the beginning price before breakout b) Target profit using Fibo Extension 1.618.
MYX:FCPO1!Education
by ArifHasbollah
2
WTI POTENTIAL LONG SCENARIOCRUDE OIL is trading in a kind of a massive wedge And now oil is falling down to retest the rising support and trendline around 68.00-69.00$ From the Support line expecting a local pullback With the final target being the horizontal resistance above around 71.00 $! Today is NON=Farm Payrolls and traders can see big movements. If the OIl breaks the support on 68.00 , next target would e 63 $ Risk Disclosure: Trading Foreign Exchange (Forex) and Contracts of Difference (CFD's) carries a high level of risk. By registering and signing up, any client affirms their understanding of their own personal accountability for all transactions performed within their account and recognizes the risks associated with trading on such markets and on such sites. Furthermore, one understands that the company carries zero influence over transactions, markets, and trading signals, therefore, cannot be held liable nor guarantee any profits or losses.
TVC:USOIL
by legacyFXofficial
Russel Future (RTY). Freefall?I everybody. It been a while since I posted and 2 reasons for this. First, my new position has me running around like sheep, and 2 I haven't trade to much lately. But Boy oh Boy when I have taken trade they have worked out big for me. You see my last oil trade and how much I made on selling it. Well after I exit I rode it hard on the way back up and exit at 73.50. I took two contracts on this one. Now I am in RTY trade and I rode it hard from 2160 to near top. I then enter again where you see on this chart near the top and hoping for drop down to grey rectangle. I will exit there. if price fall through grey rectangle then I will take sell and watchout here because RTY could fall freefall down into nothing. not much of analysis right now, more description of what I have been up to and so you guys don't forget about me. Happy trading! Ms Bunny Always like it when you like me and support me. More posts to come.
CME_MINI:RTY1!Short
by UnknownUnicorn11430563
7
S&P 500 Index Expected Move Towards 4450Trend Analysis The main view of this trade idea is on the 2-Hour. The S&P 500 e-mini futures (ES1!) appears to have broken out of its symmetrical triangle. This presents a buying opportunity on the futures contract. Expectations are for a short-term rally towards 4450, 0.72% away from the time of publishing. A indication of a failure of this breakout will be a decline towards 4375. Technical Indicators To support the potential breakout in ES1!, is the fact that at the time of publishing the instrument is trading above its short (25-SMA), medium (75-SMA) and fractal moving averages. Also there has been a positive crossover on the KST as well as the RSI is above 50 and not yet above the overbought 70 price level. Recommendation The recommendation will be to go long at market. Traders can monitor in the short term timeframe and identify a better price point closer to the resistance line (red line in chart) of the symmetrical triangle pattern. ES!1’s target price is around 4450, with an indicative stop loss around 4375. Disclaimer The views expressed are mine and do not represent the views of my employers and business partners. Persons acting on these recommendations are doing so at their own risk. These recommendations are not a solicitation to buy or to sell but are for purely discussion purposes. At the time publishing, I have a position in ES1!.
CME_MINI:ES1!Long
by Ceddy86
1
Emerging Market Futures in Double Bottom Setup with 1350 TargetTrend Analysis The main view of this trade idea is on the 2-Hour chart. MSCI Emerging Market Index Futures (MME1!) appears to be in a double bottom pattern setup, with the price currently trading around the second low of the setup, around the 1300 price level. Expectations are for MME1! to rally towards the top of the double bottom pattern setup, 3.3% away from current levels. Technical Indicators MME1! appears to be a couple candles before the completion of the double bottom pattern setup. The futures contract is currently trading around the fractal moving average. However, MME1! is still below its short (25-SMA) and medium (75-SMA) term moving averages. The RSI recently emerged from oversold levels but is still below 50. The KST is approaching a positive crossover. The technical indicators are illustrating that the double bottom is still in a setup mode and can easily fail. Recommendation The recommendation will be to go long at market. At the time of publishing MME1! is trading around 1302. The short- term target price is observed around the 1350 price level, expected resistance of the setup. A stop loss is set at 1288. This produces a risk reward ratio of 3.27. Disclaimer The views expressed are mine and do not represent the views of my employers and business partners. Persons acting on these recommendations are doing so at their own risk. These recommendations are not a solicitation to buy or to sell but are for purely discussion purposes. At the time publishing, I have a position in MSCI Emerging Market Index Futures ( MME1!).
ICEUS:MME1!Long
by Ceddy86