FuturesCom's 8-6-1997 Morning Comments
Forex ...Precious Metals ...Energies....Grains...Softs...Livestock...Bonds..SP500
THIS PUBLICATION CONTAINS THE VIEW AND OPINIONS OF THE AUTHOR, EXCEPT WHERE OPINIONS ARE ATTRIBUTED TO OTHER SOURCES. WRITTEN PERMISSION IS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY DISTRIBUTION OR REPRODUCTION. FUTURES TRADING IS RISKY AND CAN CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL LOSS. THE USE OF OPTIONS AND OPTION TRADING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THE USE OF STOPS MAY NOT LIMIT LOSSES TO INTENDED AMOUNTS. SPREAD POSITIONS MAY NOT BE LESS RISKY THAN OUTRIGHT FUTURES POSITIONS. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. SOURCES ARE BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE BUT NO ASSURANCE IS MADE FOR ACCURACY. ADDITIONAL RISK DISCLOSURE IS AVAILABLE Wed August 6th 1997 6:00 AM EST
On the Frenzied Forex Front
Sept. J-Yen
Recommended Position Long at 8566
Nearby Resistance is at 8438 then 8483, .More Resistance remains 8513
Support is at 8413, then 8378 Beyond that augurs for a slip to 8356 where
buyers should have orders resting for a long position. Risk a close under
8300.
Trade Accordingly.
Sept. Swiss Franc
Nearby Support will appear at 6536 then 6486 where
traders can buy, for a bounce. Below that 6458 offers some support. Resistance
is at 6558 to 6581.Above that 6601 offers res.sell there for a quick turn
lower ...Beyond that 6636 should trade...
Sept. British Recommended Position
Long at 164.20 and 160.90
Early Support is near 157.90 then 156.90. Resistance
is near 161.50, above that 162.60
Sept. D-MarkRecommended Position
Long at 5356
Resistance should appear near 5327 then 5371.
Support is near 5277 then 5259
Trade Accordingly.
Precious Metals
December Gold Recommended Position
Long at 328.80
Resistance is near 327 then 332 a close over 332
augurs for a test 338 then 345..Where Sellers can short the 'Yellow Metal'
for a turn and risk a close over 349 for two days in a row. Support should
appear at 321.1 then 317
Sept. Copper Recommended position
long at 110.10 and 106.95
Resistance is near 107.40 , then 108.55 Support
is 105.45 and 103.75. Below that below that traders should buy at 103.45
for a good bounce, risk 150 pts .
Trade Accordingly
Oct. Platinum
Support should appear near 427 then 422.5 where
traders should buy for a turn higher risk $4.00 Resistance is near 442.
A close over 443.
Sept. Silver Recommended Position
Long at 450
Support should appear near 421, traders can buy
for as bounce .More support is near 419 where long term long term traders
can buy for a position, risk a close under 413 for three days in a row.Resistance
is near 442. Beyond that 457 then 469 offers reistance , sell at 469 for
a turn, risk a close over 476 for two days in a row.
The Exciting Energies
Sept. Crude Oil.
Support is 2035 then 2013, where traders can buy
for bounce, risk, 20 cents Resistance is near 2085. Above that 2109 to
2116 offers some Resistance. However A close over 2088 augurs for a thrust
to 2170 and beyond. A close under 2035 is negative.
Trade Accordingly..
Sept Unleaded
Support is near 6605 More Support is near 6545
then 6470. Resistance is near 6745 then 6805 offers a selling region....Beyond
that 6845 offers res. sell there risk 100 pts.
Sept Heating Oil. Recommended Position Short at 5845 Risk a close over 5930 for two days in a row.
Support near 5720 below that 5635 then 5515 is where traders can buy for a turn higher, risk 80 pts. Resistance is at 5835 then 5865 to 5930
Trade Accordingly
The ‘Grande’ Grains
November Beans
Resistance is near 647 then 651and 657. Beyond
that 661 3/4 offers sellers.
Support is at 633 3/4 and 628 3/4. A close below that augurs for a trade
to 619.
A close under 633 is negative.
Dec Soybean Meal Recommended
Positon Short at 208
risk a close over 214 for three days in a row.
Support is near 209. then 204
Resistance is near 212.8 then 214.7
Dec Soybean Oil
Nearby Support is near 2204 then 2170 Resistance
is near 2270 With Good sellers at 2292 and 2313.
Sept Corn
Resistance is near 259 1/2 Then 262. Sell there
risk 6 cents. Support is at 254 1/2 and 252.
A close under 254 is negative.
December Wheat
Resistance is near 372 then 378 .Support is near
366 then 360 , buy for a bounce at 360 risk 7 cents
A close under 366 is negative....
Trade Accordingly
The Satisfying Softs
October Cotton
Support is near 7415 below that 7380 is where traders can
cover/buy for a bounce, use a stop close under 7305 for 3 days in a row.
Resistance should appear near 7515 then 7605
October Sugar
Support is near 1154 , below that 1149, where
traders can buy for a bounce, risk a close under 1141 for three days in
a row. Resistance is near 1170 then 1178. Beyond that sell short at 1192
for a turn, risk a close over 1211 for three days in a row.
September the' Monster' Coffee Recommended
Position Short at 204.2
Support is near 201.35 then 199.20,a close/trade under augurs for a test
of 194.95 below that 191.20.Resistance is near 204.10, beyond that 205.10.
'Hearty' traders can sell at 204.20, risk a close over 205.5 for three
days in a row.
A close under 199.20 is negative.
Have your' Steel Cup' Ready
November Orange Juice Recommended
position long at 77.25
Resistance is near 7770 then 7915, a close over
7920 augurs for a test of 8120. Support is near 76.70 buy there for a turn
higher , risk 100 pts. Below that 7585 offers mild support.Then 7490 and
7420.
Sept Cocoa Recommended Position
Long at 1535 and 1484
Support is near 1479, Below that a slip to 1429
is likely. Where traders should buy for a bounce risk 35 pts.Resistance
is at 1522 then 1529 and 1545 Beyond that 1597.
Trade Accordingly.
Sept Lumber Recommended Position
Short at 361.30
Support is near 361.50 to 360.40 then 356.00 .Resistance
is near 366.60 beyond that 369.00. Above that 37110 offers resistance.
The Lively Livestock
Oct Cattle:
Nearby Support is at 6887 where traders should
buy for a bounce risk a trade under 6807. Resisitance is near 6962 then
7037
Trade Accordingly.
October Feeder Cattle
Support is at t 8017. buy there for a bounce risk
70 pts. Restance is at 8112 then 8170
October Hogs Recommended Position
Short at 7450
Risk a close over 7602 for three days in a row
Nearby Resistance is at 7467. Support is at 7315 then 7297
Seel at 7340 stop to add , hold on a close under 7397.
Trade Accordingly.
August Bellies Recommended
position Short 4 avg 8110
Support is near 8525 then 8465 , a close under
8485 augurs for a slip to 8365.
Resistance is near 8717 .Above that 8880 offers Res.
-From the Frying pan into the Fire-
U.S. 30 Year Bonds.
Sept Bonds
Resistance is near 114-22 , sell there for a turn
lower , risk 5 pts. More Resistance is near 114-26
Nearby Support is 114-12 , below that 113-22, a close under 114-22 augurs
for a test of 113-20, a close under 113-20 is negative .for a move to 112-24.
A close unde 114-26 leaves the Downside Momentum intact...
Trade Accordingly
Standard and Poor's SP 500 Index
Sept SP500 Recommended Position
Short at 955.10 and 958.35
On the Downside, Early and critical support is
954.20 below that 952.60 then 949.95 then 948.45. A Trade under 948.45
augurs for a pullback to the 946.20 then 944.50. Below that 941.20 is likely
to trade. In Fact Any trade under 948 for any length of time indicates
a pull back to 944.50. then 942.60 and eventually 941.20
On the Upside, Resistance is firm at 960.85, beyond that 964.45 offers
resistance.,Sell at 964.20 and 965.15 for a turn. Additionally 966.05 offers
selling pressure. Beyond that 975 is likely to trade.
A close under 957.55 is negative...
Happy Trading
Bill
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