What you need to know before trading futures tomorrow

Discussion in 'Commodity Futures' started by CannonTrading_Ilan, Sep 15, 2020.

  1. Overnight

    Overnight

    Big week ahead? Oy, Illan, you are old and busted now, after the hellscape we went through starting from last October..

    We want some new hotness. Not your old busted bald headness. :)
     
    #871     Mar 5, 2024
  2. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    Wait and see....

    How about all time highs on both gold and Bitcoin to start the day with NQ down close to 300 points?
    Powell testifying tomorrow and Thursday and NFP Friday can trigger additional volatility.
     
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    #872     Mar 5, 2024
  3. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    #873     Mar 5, 2024
  4. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    Levels and reports for tomorrow March 7th:

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    #874     Mar 6, 2024
  5. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    #875     Mar 7, 2024
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    #876     Mar 8, 2024
  7. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    CPI tomorrow
    June is front month for stock index futures.

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    #877     Mar 11, 2024
  8. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    Weekly newsletter issue #1186 is live!


    In this issue:
    • Important Notices -FOMC Next Week
    • Trading Resource of the Week - Understanding Price Limits and Banding
    • Hot Market of the Week - May Bean Oil
    • Broker's Trading System of the Week - Gold Swing System
    • Trading Levels for Next Week
    • Trading Reports for Next Week
    Weekly levels below:

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    #878     Mar 15, 2024
  9. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    Levels for March 19th along with major reports for the week:


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    #879     Mar 18, 2024
  10. CannonTrading_Ilan

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    FOMC Tomorrow:

    The last few FOMC meetings I looked for trades until around 930 AM Central time and then somewhat "took a step back".

    I would then follow closely around 1 PM Central when the announcement comes out but try to not pull the trigger until 1:15/ 1:30 when the smoke clears.

    CURRENTLY the market is expecting no change in rates. Language will be watched closely.


    This is of course just my personal preferences and every trader is different.


    Take notes after the trading session so you can look back and refer the next FOMC meeting....


    Below are some additional tips/observations I have taken notes of for myself:


    · Reduce trading size


    · Be extra picky = no trade is better than a bad trade


    · Choose entry points wisely. Look at longer time frame support and resistance for entry. Take the approach of entering at points where you normally would have placed protective stops. Example, trader x looking to go long the mini SP at 4425.00 with a stop at 4419.00, instead "stretch the price bands" due to volatility and place an entry order to buy at 4419.75 and place a stop a few points below in this hypothetical example ( consider current volatility along with support and resistance levels).


    · Expect the higher volatility during and right after the announcement


    · Expect to see some "vacuum" ( low volume, big zigzags) right before the number.


    · Consider using automated stops and limits attached to your entry order as the market can move very fast at times.

    · Know what the market was expecting, learn what came out and observe market reaction for clues

    · The rate announcement comes out exactly at 1 PM central. As of this morning there is a 99% chance of no change in rates.


    · Traders will pay EXTRA attention to the language and the Q&A which starts at 1:30 PM Central

    · Be patient and be disciplined

    · If in doubt, stay out!!

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    #880     Mar 19, 2024