Futures are up in European and US markets today on the strength of improved trade sentiment and good regional economic news. European markets are to rise in the day ahead: Germany’s DAX is 0.3% higher to 24,104, France’s CAC 40 is up 0.3% to 7,709, Italy’s FTSE MIB is 0.2% higher to 39,911, while London’s FTSE 100 is to open flat at 8,794. In the US, stock markets are also to gain further momentum: S&P 500 futures are 0.4% higher, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.55%, and Dow futures are up 253, or 0.57%. The stronger positioning comes after last month’s rally on the back of easing tariffs concerns and stabilizing macroeconomic indicators.

Hedgers, traders, and analysts are honed in for today's USDA report, one that has historically come with big moves in the markets.

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk

USDA grain reports out at 11 AM Monday

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

Summer USDA reports have become like a "must see" ball game … Farmers and Traders have their eyes glued to the action … and HERE’s the PITCH !!!

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

Short covering propels Cattle higher, Hogs make a comeback after early weakness

AUG-DEC ’25 SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZLQ25 – ZLZ25)

Will Monday be the Most Volatile Trading Day of the Year for the Grains?

Funds Exer Pressure During 2nd Quarter in Corn

Traders now have a full weekly spectrum of opportunities to manage event risk with the introduction of Tuesday and Thursday Weekly options on Treasury futures, expanding the landscape of precise and strategic trading.

The current global landscape, marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, has created a highly volatile investing environment. Inflationary pressure, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating interest rates characterize this environment. In such times, traders and investors must identify strategies to protect their investments while maximizing potential gains.

There is little to comment on that hasn't been hashed out thoroughly.

Although the average investor doesn’t view markets in this way, for every transaction, there is a winner and a loser; we refer to this as a zero-sum game.