Commodity Price Charts articles from August 2005

Commodity Price Charts archives from August 2005

Cattle.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... October Feeder Cattle have violated resistance at their Jul gap of 1.0545 and are testing resistance at the Jun/Jul DTL (1.0864-1.0843). CC above targets the Jul high at 1.0980 followed by the contract high at 1.1130. CC below the 1.0710 level...

Lean hogs.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... October have violated the neckline (.5975) of their Jun/Jul H&S bottom pattern, which projects an upside target right near .6597. Be aware of possible resistance at the May gap of .6375. CC back below the neckline targets closing support at the...

Corn.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... December is challenging support at its May/Jun UTL (2.36 1/2 2-2.37 1/2). CC below targets horizontal closing support at the filled May gap of 2.29 1/2. Support below there lies at the contract low of 2.20 3/4. CC above the late-Jul high at...

Oats.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... December have violated support at their May/Jun UTL, which makes the Jun gap at 1.65 their next downside target. CC below there will lead to a test of the May UTL (1.57 1/4-1.58 1/4). Closing support below there lies at the Jun gap of 1.50. CC...

Soybean complex.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... November Soybeans have gapped below support at their Feb/May UTL (6.80 3/4-6.85 1/2), which opens the door for run down to closing support at the May gap of 6.46 1/2. CC below there targets the May gap at 6.18. Initial resistance now lies at...

Wheat (Chgo).(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September has violated support at its May/Jun UTL (3.36 3/4-3.38) and has also gapped below its filled May gap at 3.24, which makes the May low at 3.11 1/2 followed by the contract low at 3.08 1/4 the next downside objectives. CC above the Aug...

Cotton.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... December has violated resistance at its Jul gap of .5145, which makes the Jul gap at .5445 its next upside objective. CC above there will lead to a test of the Jul high at .5720. CC below initial support at the Jul/Aug UTL (.5194-.5277) targets...

Sugar.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... October has recently violated monthly resistance at 982 (4/01), which makes monthly resistance at 1049 (1/01) the next upside objective. Resistance above there is monthly at 1140 (10/00). CC back below the 982 level targets support at the...

Coffee.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September has violated resistance at its steep Jun/Jul DTL (1.0130-.9835) which makes horizontal closing resistance at 1.1000 its next upside target. CC above there targets horizontal closing resistance at the Apr low of 1.1510 followed by the...

Cocoa.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September gapped lower after testing resistance at its possible Jun gap of 1506. CC above will target the Jun high at 1594. CC below initial support at the Jul gap of 1438 targets the Jul UTL (1407-1412). Closing support below there is...

Pork bellies.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=PBG FEB.05 PORK BELLIES (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 100 pts. 1 Pt. = $4.00 Minimum Move: 2.5 Pts. FND: 2-6-05 LTD: 2-23-06 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 2-3-06 High Low 04/05/05 06/28/05 9250 ...

Canola.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=RSX NOV.05 CANOLA (WCE) Each Horizontal Line = 5 C$ C$1 = C$20 Minimum Move: C10 cents FND: 10-31-05 LTD: 11-14-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 10-21-05 High Low 08/23/04 02/09/05 37600 25520...

Orange juice.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=OJU SEP.05 FROZEN ORANGE JUICE (NYCE) Each Horizontal Line = 100 Points 1 Pt. = $1.50 Minimum Move: 5 pts. FND: 9-1-05 LTD: 9-12-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-19-05 High Low 07/07/05 05/26/04 ...

Rice.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=NRU SEP.05 ROUGH RICE (CBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 10 points .005 = $10.00 Minimum Move: .005 FND: 8-31-05 LTD: 9-14-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-26-05 High Low 08/02/04 07/07/05 81200 ...

Currencies.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... The September British Pound has violated resistance at its May DTL (1.7695-1.7627), which makes the Jun high at 1.8332 its next upside objective. CC above the early-Jun low at 1.8004 will bolster this scenario. CC above there targets closing...

Eurodollar.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... December is nearing support at its Mar low of 9562. Note the breakout projection of the Apr/Jun H&S top pattern lies right near 9567 1/2. CC below the 9562 level targets the 8/03 low at 9536 1/2. Be aware of possible support at the 9/03 gap of...

T-Bond & T-Note (10-yr.).(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September T-Bonds are heading down to their next targets at the Apr gap of 112-15. CC below targets the Apr gap at 110-31. CC above the Jul DTL (115-18/115-02), omitting the 7/7 bar, targets horizontal closing resistance at the Feb high of...

Copper.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September has an upside objective at 1.6800, which is the 2.00 retracement level of its Apr/May decline. CC above bodes well for a move up to the breakout projection of the Jan/May rectangle (1.5350-1.3550), on the weekly chart, near 1.7150. CC...

Gold.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... December gapped higher to violate the 439.00 resistance level, which makes the Jun high at 450.00 its next upside objective. CC above there targets closing resistance at the late-Dec high of 459.00 followed by the Dec gap at 465.00. CC below...

Silver.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September has violated resistance at its Jun gap of 7.2600, which makes the Apr high at 7.4400 its next upside target. CC above there will-lead to a test of the Mar high at 7.7500. CC below the 7.20000 level-targets support at the Jul UTL...

Energy complex.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... September Crude Oil is near its contract high at 62.80. CC above targets psychological resistance at 65.00. CC back below the Apr high at 60.00 targets the late-Jun low at 57.00. CC below there will lead to a test of support at the Dec/May UTL...

S&P 500 index.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... S&P 500 Index September has recently violated its Mar high at 1235.10, which makes monthly resistance at 1265.90, which is the .618 retracement level of the '00/'02 decline, its next upside objective. Daily CC above there targets monthly,...

Dow Jones complex.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... DOW JONES 30 INDUSTRIALS (CASH) Each Horizontal Line = 50 Points 14-DAY RELATIVE STRENGTH INDEX (As of Friday) Up Avg 25.059 Down Avg 26.642 Date Open High Low Close 08/01/05 10641 3/4...

NASDAQ.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... NASDAQ 100 WEEKLY FUTURES Week Open High Low Close 07/08/05 149550 154500 149100 154450 07/15/05 154550 159100 154200 158700 07/22/05 158200 161850 157750 160950 07/29/05 160850...

K.C. mini value line.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=VLU SEP.05 K.C. MINI VALUE LINE - (KCBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 1000 5 pts. = $5 Minimum Move: 5 pts.(.05) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-15-05 High Low 08/02/05 04/28/05 ...

Russell 2000.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=RLU SEP.05 RUSSELL 2000 (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Points 1/20 (.05) = $25 Minimum Move: .1/20 (1pt) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-15-05 High Low 08/02/05 09/27/04 ...

Nikkei.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=NKU SEP.05 NIKKEI (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 50 Points .05 = $25.00 Minimum Move: .05 (5 pts.) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-8-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-8-05 High Low 08/02/05 10/25/04 12025 ...

DAX.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=FDAXU SEP.05 DAX (EUREX) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points 1pt. = EU25 Minimum Move: .50pt. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-16-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-16-05 High Low 08/02/05 04/20/05 495300 ...

FTSE 100.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=ZU SEP.05 FTSE 100 (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points 1 pt. = 12.50 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: 0.5pt. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-16-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-16-05 High Low 08/05/05...

CRB index.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... CRB INDEX (CASH) Each Horizontal Line = 250 Points Date Open High Low Close 08/01/05 31562 31858 31551 31778 08/02/05 31776 32022 31678 32001 08/03/05 31999 32160 31863 31866 08/04/05...

Continuous commodity index.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=CIX NOV.05 CONTINUOUS COMMODITY INDEX (NYBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 250 Points .05 = $25 Minimum Move: 0.05 pt FND: Cash Set LTD: 11-11-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-12-05 High Low 08/03/05...

GSCI.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=GIV OCT.05 GSCI (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 250 Points .05 = $12.50 Minimum Move: .05(5 pts.) FND: Cash Set LTD: 10-17-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 10-17-05 High Low 08/05/05 07/21/05 42100 ...

FED funds.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... FED FUNDS (CBOT) WEEKLY FUTURES Week Open High Low Close 07/08/05 9673 1/2 9674 1/2 9673 9674 07/15/05 9674 9674 1/2 9673 1/2 9674 07/22/05 9674 9675 9674 ...

Libor.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=EMU SEP.05 LIBOR (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Basis Pts .005 = $12.50 Minimum Move: .005 (1/2 pt) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-19-05 High Low 10/14/04 03/28/05 ...

10-yr. Municipal note index.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=MBU SEP.05 10-YR. MUNICIPAL NOTE INDEX (CBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 1/4 Pts(08/32) 1 Pt. = $31.25 Minimum Move: 1/32nd FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-21-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 06/27/05...

Euroyen.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=EYU SEP.05 EUROYEN (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Points .005 Pt. = [yen] 1.250 Minimum Move: 1/2 Pt FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-30-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: N/A High Low 04/18/05 09/02/03 9991 1/2...

Euribor.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=IU SEP.05 EURIBOR (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Pts. .005 = EU 12.50 Minimum Move: .005 FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-19-05 High Low 06/22/05 09/25/00 9799 1/2 9408...

Short sterling.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=LU SEP.05 SHORT STERLING (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Points .01 = 12.50 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: .01 FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-21-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 06/16/03 09/21/00...

Long gilt.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=RU SEP.05 LONG GILT (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points .01 = 10.00 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: .01 FND: 8-30-05 LTD: 9-28-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-23-05 High Low 07/07/05 03/10/05 ...

10-yr euro bund.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=FGBLU SEP.05 10-YR EURO BUND (EUREX) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points .01 = EC10 Minimum Move: .01 FND: 9-6-05 LTD: 9-8-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-24-05 High Low 07/07/05 03/10/05 12406 ...

Platinum.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=PLV OCT.05 PLATINUM (NYMEX) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Dollars 1 Cent = $.50 Minimum Move: 10 Cents(.10) FND: 9-30-05 LTD: 10-27-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 08/03/05 05/16/05 91890...

Palladium.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=PAU SEP.05 PALLADIUM (NYMEX) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Dollars 1 Pt. = $1.00 Minimum Move: 5 Pts. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-27-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: N/A High Low 11/29/04 07/05/05 22200 ...

Lumber.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 5, 2005... SYMBOL=LBU SEP.05 LUMBER (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Dollars $1 = $110 Minimum Move: 10 Cents FND: 9-16-05 LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-31-05 High Low 03/18/05 08/03/05 37750 29000 ...

Traders' commitments as of August 2, 2005.
August 5, 2005... Traders' Commitments as of August 2, 2005 If you would like to receive this report, via fax or e-mail, shortly after it's released by the CFTC, call us TOLL-FREE at 1-800-221-4352. NON-COMMERCIAL (LARGE...

Weekly/monthly data.
August 5, 2005... WEEKLY/MONTHLY DATA Listed below is the data to update your weekly and monthly charts. When plotting weekly charts, the lead contract is used until the week of expiration. When plotting the week of the changeover, combine the...

Editor's note.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... In lieu of our regular weekly commentary, we are publishing the latest issue (8/4/05) of our bi-weekly newsletter, Trends in Futures, which is written by veteran futures markets analyst Jim Wyckoff. The referenced charts are included as an...

Copper.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... High-grade copper futures on the Comex division of Nymex hit an all-time record high of 170.75 cents per lb. In June. The monthly continuation chart for nearby copper futures shows prices are in a very steep uptrend from the November 2001 low...

Euro.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... The monthly continuation chart for nearby euro futures shows a longer-term uptrend line drawn off the February 2002 low of 0.8549 was penetrated strongly on the downside and negated in May 2005. Prices in July hit a new 13-month low. The next...

Silver.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... September silver futures on Comex hit a new fiveweek high on Monday, at $7.33 per ounce. Price action Tuesday saw a corrective profit-taking pullback from recent solid gains. A four-week-old uptrend is in place on the daily bar chart for...

More lessons from W.D. Gann.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... The book How to Make Profits in Commodities by W.D. Gann is an excellent textbook-type examination of trading methods used and discovered by Gann, one of the most respected traders and market analysts ever. Following are just some of the...

Currencies.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=BPU SEP.05 BRITISH POUND (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 100 Points 1pt. = $6.25 Minimum Move: 1 pt.(.0001) FND: 9-19-05 LTD: 9-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-9-05 High Low 12/20/04 04/21/04 19192...

Dow Jones complex.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... DOW JONES 30 INDUSTRIALS (CASH) Each Horizontal Line = 50 Points 14-DAY RELATIVE STRENGTH INDEX (As of Friday) Up Avg 27.875 Down Avg 26.939 Date Open High Low Close 08/08/05 10557 1/4...

NASDAQ 100.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... NASDAQ 100 WEEKLY FUTURES Week Open High Low Close 07/15/05 154550 159100 154200 158700 07/22/05 158200 161850 157750 160950 07/29/05 160850 162750 159700 161150 08/05/05 161600...

K.C. mini value line.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=VLU SEP.05 K.C. MINI VALUE LINE - (KCBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 1000 5 pts. = $5 Minimum Move: 5 pts.(.05) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-15-05 High Low 08/02/05 04/28/05 ...

Russell 2000.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=RLU SEP.05 RUSSELL 2000 (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Points 1/20 (.05) = $25 Minimum Move: .1/20 (1pt) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-15-05 High Low 08/02/05 09/27/04 ...

S&P 100, 400, 500.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=SPU SEP.05 S&P 500 (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Points 1 pt = $250.00 Minimum Move: 1/10 pt(.10) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-15-05 High Low 07/29/05 09/30/03 124890 99540...

Nikkei 225.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=NKU SEP.05 NIKKEI (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 50 Points .05 = $25.00 Minimum Move: .05 (5 pts.) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-8-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-8-05 High Low 08/02/05 10/25/04 12025 ...

DAX.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=FDAXU SEP.05 DAX (EUREX) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points 1pt. = EU25 Minimum Move: .50pt. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-16-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-16-05 High Low 08/02/05 04/20/05 495300 ...

FTSE 100.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=ZU SEP.05 FTSE 100 (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points 1 pt. = 12.50 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: 0.5pt. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-16-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-16-05 High Low 08/05/05...

CRB index.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... CRB INDEX (CASH) Each Horizontal Line = 250 Points Date Open High Low Close 08/08/05 31668 31923 31635 31702 08/09/05 31697 31697 31378 31387 08/10/05 31391 31637 31388 31634 08/11/05...

Goldman Sachs IDX.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=CIX NOV.05 CONTINUOUS COMMODITY INDEX (NYBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 250 Points .05 = $25 Minimum Move: 0.05 pt FND: Cash Set LTD: 11-11-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 11-11-05 High Low 08/03/05...

T-Notes.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=TYU SEP.05 10-YR T-NOTES (CBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 1/4 Point 1/32 = $31.25 Minimum Move: 1/2 (1/32) FND: 8-31-05 LTD: 9-21-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-26-05 High Low 06/03/05 03/23/05 11421...

Federal funds.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... FED FUNDS (CBOT) WEEKLY FUTURES Week Open High Low Close 07/15/05 9674 9674 1/2 9673 1/2 9674 07/22/05 9674 9675 9674 9674 1/2 07/29/05 9674 9674 1/2 9654 ...

Libor.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=EMU SEP.05 LIBOR (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Basis Pts .005 = $12.50 Minimum Move: .005 (1/2 pt) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-19-05 High Low 10/14/04 03/28/05 ...

Municipal note IDX.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=MBU SEP.05 10-YR. MUNICIPAL NOTE INDEX (CBOT) Each Horizontal Line = 1/4 Pts(08/32) 1 Pt. = $31.25 Minimum Move: 1/32nd FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-21-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 06/27/05...

Euro yen.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=EYU SEP.05 EUROYEN (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Points .005 Pt. = [yen] 1.250 Minimum Move: 1/2 Pt FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-30-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: N/A High Low 04/18/05 09/02/03 9991 1/2...

Eurodollars.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=EDZ DEC.05 EURODOLLARS (IMM) Each Horizontal Line = 10 Points 1 Pt. = $25.00 Minimum Move: 1/2 Pt.(.5) FND: Cash Set LTD: 12-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 12-19-05 High Low 06/13/03 05/03/96 9749...

Euribor.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=IU SEP.05 EURIBOR (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Pts. .005 = EU 12.50 Minimum Move: .005 FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-19-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-19-05 High Low 06/22/05 09/25/00 9799 1/2 9408...

Short sterling.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=LU SEP.05 SHORT STERLING (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Points .01 = 12.50 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: .01 FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-21-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 06/16/03 09/21/00...

Long gilt.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=RU SEP.05 LONG GILT (LIFFE) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points .01 = 10.00 [pounds sterling] Minimum Move: .01 FND: 8-30-05 LTD: 9-28-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-23-05 High Low 07/07/05 03/10/05 ...

Euro bund.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=FGBLU SEP.05 10-YR EURO BUND (EUREX) Each Horizontal Line = 25 Points .01 = EC10 Minimum Move: .01 FND: 9-6-05 LTD: 9-8-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-24-05 High Low 07/07/05 03/10/05 12406 ...

Energies.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=LBCV OCT.05 BRENT CRUDE (IPE) Each Horizontal Line = 100 Pts. 1pt. = $10 Minimum Move: 1pt.(.01) FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-12-05 High Low 08/12/05 09/16/03 6610 ...

Gold.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=GCZ DEC.05 GOLD (COMEX) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Dollars 1 Cent = $1.00 Minimum Move: 10 cents(.10) FND: 11-30-05 LTD: 12-28-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 11-22-05 High Low 11/29/04 04/02/01 ...

Platinum.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=PLV OCT.05 PLATINUM (NYMEX) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Dollars 1 Cent = $.50 Minimum Move: 10 Cents(.10) FND: 9-30-05 LTD: 10-27-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 9-21-05 High Low 08/12/05 05/16/05 92700...

Palladium.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=PAU SEP.05 PALLADIUM (NYMEX) Each Horizontal Line = 2 1/2 Dollars 1 Pt. = $1.00 Minimum Move: 5 Pts. FND: Cash Set LTD: 9-27-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: N/A High Low 11/29/04 07/05/05 22200 ...

Lumber.(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... SYMBOL=LBU SEP.05 LUMBER (CME) Each Horizontal Line = 5 Dollars $1 = $110 Minimum Move: 10 Cents FND: 9-16-05 LTD: 9-15-05 OPTIONS EXPIRE: 8-31-05 High Low 03/18/05 08/12/05 37750 28270 ...

Traders' commitments as of August 9, 2005.
August 12, 2005... Traders' Commitments as of August 9, 2005 If you would like to receive this report, via fax or e-mail, shortly after it's released by the CFTC, call us TOLL-FREE at 1-800-221-4352. NON-COMMERCIAL (LARGE...

Weekly/monthly data.
August 12, 2005... WEEKLY/MONTHLY DATA Listed below is the data to update your weekly and monthly charts. When plotting weekly charts, the lead contract is used until the week of expiration. When plotting the week of the changeover, combine the price...

Cocoa.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... Classic technical analysis dating back to the early part of the 20th century suggests basic chart patterns are one of the most powerful analytical tools a trader can possess. Simple is simply better when it comes to analyzing markets and...

Sugar.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... October sugar futures prices this week pushed above major psychological resistance at 10.00 cents a pound. This is a significantly bullish development as history shows that once sugar futures push above that price level much bigger price gains...

Coffee.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... Take a look at this coffee chart. It's the same one from a few weeks ago, before the bearish downside price breakout from the bearish diamond pattern actually occurred on the daily bar chart. The chart reinforces two things: 1. The significance...

Cotton.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... COTTON: The weekly continuation chart for nearby cotton futures shows a bearish symmetrical triangle pattern has funned. Symmetrical triangles are continuation patterns, and given that the most recent trend an the weekly cotton chart is down,...

Continuous CRB Index.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... The March high in the continuous Commodity Research Bureau Index was followed by a steep sell off that produced what at the time looked like a big buying exhaustion tail on the monthly bar chart. That was one clue that a major top had occurred...

Crude oil.(AGRICULTURAL MARKETS)
August 12, 2005... CRUDE OIL: September crude oil futures at the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) pushed higher this week. Bulls have regained technical momentum following a recent corrective pullback that saw prices hit a low of $56.50 per barrel on July 21....