What happened: Russia bombed several grain silos in Ukraine, disrupting the country’s ability to export wheat. More detail on the news event and context: In the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on July 18, Russian missiles damaged grain terminals
July Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Holiday Schedule – Independence Day
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. Monday, July 3rd: There will be an early close at 12:15 PM CST on 7/3 for the Equity markets. Tuesday: July 4th: There will be a trading halt
A Closer Look at Gold – Technical & Fundamental Analysis
Strong GDP Growth Dampens Gold’s Shine While Housing Market Woes Persist The price of gold has been on the downtrend and is threatening to fall below the $1,900 support line. The US economy showed stronger than expected growth in the
The Versatility of William O’Neil’s ‘Cup & Handle’ Pattern
On May 29, 2023, innovative financial author, stock speculator, and entrepreneur William O’Neil passed away at the age of 90. In our last blog, we looked at the CAN SLIM approach that he developed and this week we are going
Juneteenth Holiday
In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, there are revised trading hours. There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Monday, June 19th for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day at
Unlocking the Power of CAN SLIM: Adapting William O’Neil’s Strategy to the Futures Market
On May 29, 2023, innovative financial author, stock speculator, and entrepreneur William O’Neil passed away at the age of 90. “BIll,” as he was known to his friends, was a real trailblazer. With the Great Depression as the backdrop to
Ten Volatility Indicators Every Trader Should Know
Volatility trading isn’t for everybody. But for those who want to ride the rollercoaster, it’s certainly a way to potentially take advantage of markets that are moving quickly. By keeping an eye on those big price swings using volatility indicators
June Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Memorial Day Holiday
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Monday, May 29th for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day