MYSTERIOUS: Energies | Mind Blowing Facts

What Should We Read Into Monday Morning's Markets?

A look across the commodity complex and nothing jumped out at me. However, there was a headline below the fold on the financial news front page...

Barchart · Oct 5

What Had Commodities Moving to Start the New Week?

It didn't take long to figure out what sparked moves in the commodity complex Sunday night through Monday morning. All it took was a look at the calendar.

Barchart · Sep 21

Will this Watson Wednesday be Driven by Wheat or Whisky?

With fund money pouring into the Grains sector, the spotlight is on two markets as the new positioning week gets under way: Wheat (the Cockroach) and Corn (ethanol/whisky).

Barchart · Aug 26

Was the Rally in Energies and Grains to Start the Week a Surprise?

Once again, we saw weekend headlines 'trump' reality in both the Grains and Energies sectors of the commodity complex.

Barchart · May 18

Why Are Fridays in the Commodity Complex Easy to Predict?

As I've said before, the job of analyzing markets has grown much easier given the repetitive cycle of market drivers.

Barchart · Apr 17

Did Watson Blow a Fuse With the Latest TACO Tuesday Trade?

After bouncing back and forth all day Tuesday, algorithms got the headline Tuesday night that the US president had backed off his threat to end Iran's civilization forever. Markets responded accordingly.

Barchart · Apr 8

3 Ripple Effects of "Sticker" Shock

The US president was not happy about stickers showing up at US fuel stations pointing to higher prices. This led to expected, market-moving (but not changing) ripple effects.

Barchart · Apr 2

Will We See the Stickers Again?

Overnight through early Monday morning saw the Energies sector hit prices not seen since 2022.

Barchart · Mar 9

Were There Any Surprises in Markets Monday Morning?

Given what we saw over the weekend, did markets do what was expected when this week's opening bells rang out like air raid sirens Sunday?

Barchart · Mar 2

How Did Markets Open the Week?

A lot happened that was expected to (US Supreme Court decision and reaction from the White House), and didn't happen that was expected to (military action) since last Friday's close.

Barchart · Feb 23