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All eyes are on the August 12th USDA crop report for corn futures. The question is how much the USDA will cut the estimated production for the 2019-2020 crop year. Analyst estimates are averaging about 13.19 billion bushels. Where the number comes in will likely determine the direction of the market for the near future, which is no surprise to traders....
Managed futures are professionally managed investment accounts that trade in the futures markets.  Managed futures are a good way to diversify your overall investment portfolio, but many investors wonder whether they should manage their own futures trading account or let a professional Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) manage the account. Time and experience are the...
Live cattle futures had limit-down moves on Monday and Tuesday, losing about 7 percent of its value in that rapid decline. The news that rocked the market was a severely damaging fire at a Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Kansas. The plant represents about 5-6 percent of the cattle processing capacity in this country. Needless to say, cattle traders headed for the...
Agriculture commodity prices have dropped substantially this year. The agriculture commodities consist mainly of the grains, livestock and softs (food).  Some commodities like corn, lean hogs and cocoa had their moments in the sun this year.  Now, most of the agriculture commodities are firmly entrenched in downtrends. The good news is that I suspect many of these...
Crude oil futures have been under pressure in recent weeks, as the news and fundamental picture is growing more bearish. The trade war with China has pressured the market along with a rising dollar and weaker outlook for demand worldwide. The biggest issue might be the prospects for the “oil glut” to continue to grow, as the US continues to pump...
Chuck Kowalski started his career in the futures markets in 1994 trading, advising clients, working with high net worth traders and investors and educating traders. Today, Chuck has retired from his the industry. Now, he is able to devote his efforts to reach a wider range of futures traders that don't necessarily have the large portfolios and expertise of a typical client. Chuck feels this is an undeserved market that is in dire need of learning the proper ways of trading with the proper guidance. Contact Chuck for more information on his Futures Trading Mentoring and Education Programs. Email: chuck@futuresbuzz.com

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