Kara Crawford at kara@traderplanet.comadmin@traderplanet.comhttp://www.traderplanet.com/TraderPlanet.com offers its popular content for commercial syndication via RSS. The feeds include backlinks for the full articles and automatically assign author attribution, which is required. To syndicate these RSS feeds on a commercial Web site, TraderPlanet.com, LLC requires the execution of standard linking agreement. Contact Kara Crawford at kara@traderplanet.com for further details.en-ushttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134466-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_10_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134466-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_10_2012<div ><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="left" >The Trend Trader helps to identify the current trend status of your favorite futures markets. It not only helps us to stay on the right side of market direction, but also helps us avoid those without a trend. You can even use the grid as a spread matrix too - buying strength and selling weakness. Before you place your next trade, be sure to consult the Trend Trader.</td></tr></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="center">dot_clear.gif<br /><br /><b>The Trend Trader for Futures</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><b>For Trading On Friday, February 10, 2012</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><div>Presented by <b><span >PatternTr...</span></b></div></td></tr></table></div><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134466-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_10_2012'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/815/?a=1071><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/murphy.gif border=0 /></a></p> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 23:33:07 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134315-trading_plan_for_february_9_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134315-trading_plan_for_february_9_2012<p><span><strong><span>Economic Reports Due out : </span></strong><span>Jobless Claims , Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index , Wholesale Trade , EIA Natural Gas Report <br /></span></span></p> <p><span><strong>Premarket Update :</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span>US Futures are slightly higher heading into the open. <br /></span></li> <li><span>Asian markets were flat/mixed.<br /></span></li> <li><span>European markets are up about 0.6% overall<br /></span></li> </ul><p><span><strong>Technical Outlook :</strong></span></p> <p>Read more...</p> <p>3Bg2XGGdQBw<br /></p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134315-trading_plan_for_february_9_2012'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/832/?a=1073><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/jobman.gif border=0 /></a></p> SharePlanner, TraderPlanet.comSharePlanner, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 14:31:00 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134311-futures_surge_amid_talk_of_greece_deal_diamond_foods_dmnd_drops_40http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134311-futures_surge_amid_talk_of_greece_deal_diamond_foods_dmnd_drops_40<p>US stock futures have surged to positive territory Thursday amid reports of a Greek debt deal. Small snags had been holding up the final approval of a deal between the Greek government and European finance ministers, and it appears those have finally been worked out. Also, the Bank of England, as expected, expanded its asset purchase program in an attempt to stoke the flagging British...<br /><br />View the full post at http://blog.t3live.com</p> <p>di<br /><br />di<br /></p> <p>-nggSFNeVcg<br /></p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134311-futures_surge_amid_talk_of_greece_deal_diamond_foods_dmnd_drops_40'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/815/?a=1071><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/murphy.gif border=0 /></a></p> t3live, TraderPlanet.comt3live, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:18:16 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134288-softs_market_commentaryhttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134288-softs_market_commentary<p >March sugar closed up 8 points at 24.48 cents yesterday. Prices closed near mid-range yesterday and hit a fresh two-week high on more short covering. Sugar bears do still have the slight near-term technical advantage. Sugar bulls' next upside price breakout objective is to push and close prices above solid technical resistance at the January high of 25.21 cents. Bears' next downside price breakout objective is to push and close prices below solid technical support at last week's low of 23.41 ...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134288-softs_market_commentary'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/744/?a=1072><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/firman.gif border=0 /></a></p> JimWyckoff, TraderPlanet.comJimWyckoff, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:47:44 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134331-oil_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysishttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134331-oil_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysis<p>By FX Empire.com</p> <p>Light Sweet Crude rose during the session on Wednesday as the markets sold off the Dollar for much of the session. However, the oil inventory numbers out of the US showed a build, and this took some of the luster off of the move. The rally faded, and has printed a shooting star at the end of the day.</p> <p>The oil markets are finally starting to show some signs of calm as the Iranian situation drags on. Cooler heads have prevailed, and it looks like most traders understand that the...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134331-oil_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysis'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/624/?a=1067><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/dinapoli.gif border=0 /></a></p> FXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comFXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 06:35:16 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134332-natural_gas_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysishttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134332-natural_gas_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysis<p>By FX Empire.com</p> <p>The natural gas markets fell again on Wednesday as traders continue to sell this market. The Northeastern and Midwestern sections of the United States are starting to finally see cold weather, but the weather will have far too late for the bulls in this market.</p> <p>However, it should be noted that the daily candle is a hammer, and this suggests that there will be a bit more fight in this area as the market decides when to move again. The $2.40 level has held up again, and this lo...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134332-natural_gas_forecast_february_9_2012_technical_analysis'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/744/?a=1072><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/firman.gif border=0 /></a></p> FXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comFXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 06:34:00 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134245-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_9_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134245-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_9_2012<div ><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="left" >The Trend Trader helps to identify the current trend status of your favorite futures markets. It not only helps us to stay on the right side of market direction, but also helps us avoid those without a trend. You can even use the grid as a spread matrix too - buying strength and selling weakness. Before you place your next trade, be sure to consult the Trend Trader.</td></tr></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="center">dot_clear.gif<br /><br /><b>The Trend Trader for Futures</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><b>For Trading On Thursday, February 9, 2012</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><div>Presented by <b><span >PatternT...</span></b></div></td></tr></table></div><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134245-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_9_2012'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/744/?a=1072><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/firman.gif border=0 /></a></p> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 23:53:46 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134214-quiet_trade_2_8_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134214-quiet_trade_2_8_12<p>Non event in the markets today but it does feel like markets are taking a breath for a big move...I am just torn on what direction. As trades develop I will try to keep you informed.</p> <p>Crude will close above $97 on the March contract today which puts the bulls back in control. Support is seen between $97-98 and aggressive traders can reverse their bearish trades and start scaling into long trades. RBOB is approaching $3...a level not seen since last April so expect momentum traders to lift this...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134214-quiet_trade_2_8_12'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/834/?a=1070><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/wyckoff.gif border=0 /></a></p> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:16 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134161-trading_plan_for_february_8_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134161-trading_plan_for_february_8_2012<p><span><strong><span>Economic Reports Due out : </span></strong><span>MBA Purchase Applications , EIA Petroleum Status Report <br /></span></span></p> <p><span><strong>Premarket Update :</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span>US Futures are slightly higher heading into the open. <br /></span></li> <li><span>Asian markets averaged about 1.25% in gains. <br /></span></li> <li><span>European markets are up about 0.4% overall<br /></span></li> </ul><p><span><strong>Technical Outlook :</strong></span></p> <p>Read more...</p> <p>di<br /><br />di<br /></p> <p>a5tFqmoy43E<br /></p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134161-trading_plan_for_february_8_2012'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/832/?a=1073><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/jobman.gif border=0 /></a></p> SharePlanner, TraderPlanet.comSharePlanner, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134131-market_anticipating_quick_greece_dealhttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134131-market_anticipating_quick_greece_deal<p>US stock futures continued their climb overnight and are set for a slightly higher open. Investors are still expecting an imminent deal in the Greek debt saga that will pave the way for a new bailout package. Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is expected to meet with his coalition government today to sign off on a proposed deal. Some European finance ministers have issued some tough talk about...<br /><br />View the full post at http://blog.t3live.com</p> <p><a>di<br /></p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134131-market_anticipating_quick_greece_deal'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/815/?a=1071><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/murphy.gif border=0 /></a></p> t3live, TraderPlanet.comt3live, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:20:11 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134117-grain_market_analysishttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134117-grain_market_analysis<p >March corn futures closed down 2 cents at $6.42 1/4 yesterday. Prices closed near mid-range yesterday. Losses were limited by bhe key "outside markets" turning bullish for corn yesterday, as the U.S. dollar index weakened and crude oil prices rallied around mid-morning. Corn bulls and bears are on a level near-term technical playing field. Traders are awaiting Thursday morning's USDA world supply and demand report. Corn bulls' next upside price breakout objective is to push and close prices a...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134117-grain_market_analysis'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/834/?a=1070><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/wyckoff.gif border=0 /></a></p> JimWyckoff, TraderPlanet.comJimWyckoff, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:45:53 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134176-oil_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysishttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134176-oil_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysis<p>By FX Empire.com</p> <p>The Light Sweet Crude market rose for the Tuesday session as rumors of a Greek agreement hit the markets. This wasn't so much a "pro-oil" play, rather an "anti-Dollar" one. However, at the close there was no agreement, and this could be another fake out.</p> <p>The $100 level still looms above, and could very well be resistant. The demand picture will not have been changed by any agreement in Athens, so this rally will more than likely offer a selling opportunity. The market is stil...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134176-oil_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysis'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/834/?a=1070><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/wyckoff.gif border=0 /></a></p> FXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comFXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:52:39 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134177-natural_gas_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysishttp://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134177-natural_gas_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysis<p>By FX Empire.com</p> <p>Natural gas markets fell during the session on Thursday, and even managed to test the bottom of the previous two hammers as well. Although it didn't break down below the level, the market closed the session near the lows to suggest there would be more pressure to come. With this in mind, we can see that the trend to the down side is still very much intact.</p> <p>The $2.40 level will still be supportive in our minds, and as such we could see a bit of a fight from the bulls at that l...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134177-natural_gas_forecast_february_8_2012_technical_analysis'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/624/?a=1067><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/dinapoli.gif border=0 /></a></p> FXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comFXEmpire, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:51:23 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134075-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_8_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134075-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_8_2012<div ><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="left" >The Trend Trader helps to identify the current trend status of your favorite futures markets. It not only helps us to stay on the right side of market direction, but also helps us avoid those without a trend. You can even use the grid as a spread matrix too - buying strength and selling weakness. Before you place your next trade, be sure to consult the Trend Trader.</td></tr></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td align="center">dot_clear.gif<br /><br /><b>The Trend Trader for Futures</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><b>For Trading On Wednesday, February 8, 2012</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><div>Presented by <b><span >Pattern...</span></b></div></td></tr></table></div><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134075-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_8_2012'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/834/?a=1070><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/wyckoff.gif border=0 /></a></p> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 23:33:09 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134045-building_on_strength_2_7_11http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134045-building_on_strength_2_7_11<p>Metals, stocks and even foreign currencies continue to build on strength as 2012 has virtually been a one way trade...will this continue?</p> <p>Crude oil erased the previous week's losses adding 1.9% today but failed to close above $99 in March. I view that level as the pivot point so I remain bearish still. Be willing to cut loses on any shorts if prices trade through that level in the coming sessions. Natural gas continues to bounce around and I would suggest no long or short trades until we get ...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134045-building_on_strength_2_7_11'>Read More at TraderPlanet.com &#187;</a><p align=center><a href=http://www.traderplanet.com/tradertube/index/815/?a=1071><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/murphy.gif border=0 /></a></p> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 20:55:37 +0000