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/834/?a=1070><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/wyckoff.gif border=0 /></a></p> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 23:33:07 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134447-complacency_2_9_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134447-complacency_2_9_12<p>Do not get complacent because the market is quiet. Inaction can sometimes cause more damage than action. Do not forget to manage your trades. Crude oil is flirting with the $100/barrel level once again. I am mildly bullish but trade small as a trade back under $97.50-98 could mean lower ground. It is not the strength in Crude that I am impressed with but rather the relentlessness in the distillates that continue to push higher. Heating oil and RBOB are approaching the highest level they have ...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/134447-complacency_2_9_12'>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> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 21:27:35 +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/624/?a=1067><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/dinapoli.gif border=0 /></a></p> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:16 +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/832/?a=1073><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/jobman.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/832/?a=1073><img src=http://www.traderplanet.com/themes/trader_plain/gfx/jobman.gif border=0 /></a></p> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 20:55:37 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133874-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_tuesday_february_7_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133874-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_tuesday_february_7_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 Tuesday, February 7, 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/133874-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_tuesday_february_7_2012'>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> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 23:38:26 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133842-true_commodity_play_2_6_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133842-true_commodity_play_2_6_12<p>After speaking with several prospective commodity clients today I want investors to recognize that by trading etf's or buying stocks in a commodity sector you are not trading commodities. That being said commodity trading is not appropriate for most investors but those financially suitable with some risk tolerance should explore futures, options and managed futures as a pure commodity play. Come on guys you buy your wife diamonds not cubic zirconia right? Crude oil lost ground today but the s...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133842-true_commodity_play_2_6_12'>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> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 21:53:50 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133567-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_monday_february_6_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133567-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_monday_february_6_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 Monday, February 6, 2012</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><div>Presented by <b><span >PatternTra...</span></b></div></td></tr></table></div><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133567-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_monday_february_6_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> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comFri, 03 Feb 2012 23:18:33 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133572-upbeat_expectations_2_3_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133572-upbeat_expectations_2_3_12<p>A positive jobs number and things heating up in Iran and Crude is back on the move advancing 1.5% today. We may see a bounce but until we see a trade back over $99 I still am thinking prices have more downward pressure. My target in March is a trade closer to $93-94 in the coming weeks.</p> <p>What is disturbing though is the disparity between the Crude daily chart and the distillates as Crude is on the lower end of the recent trading range while heating oil and RBOB are breaking out to new highs. I...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133572-upbeat_expectations_2_3_12'>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> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comFri, 03 Feb 2012 22:32:17 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133383-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_3_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133383-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_3_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 3, 2012</b><br />dot_clear.gif<br /><div>Presented by <b><span >PatternTra...</span></b></div></td></tr></table></div><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133383-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_friday_february_3_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, 02 Feb 2012 23:39:21 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133368-prepare_for_nfp_2_2_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133368-prepare_for_nfp_2_2_12<p>I think the number is fabricated but nonetheless it is market mover so prepare for tomorrow's jobs number.</p> <p>As of this post Crude is lower by 1% about in the middle of today's range trading lower for the seventh consecutive day. I think we see an additional $3-4 retracement before we run into serious support. If that assumption is correct expect heating oil and RBOB to lose 10-15 cents. Hello volatility...with 7% moves on a daily basis up and down I no longer have the stomach for natural gas. ...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133368-prepare_for_nfp_2_2_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.comThu, 02 Feb 2012 21:55:59 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133143-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_2_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133143-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_2_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 2, 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/133143-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_thursday_february_2_2012'>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> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comWed, 01 Feb 2012 23:36:17 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133131-not_the_end_2_1_12http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133131-not_the_end_2_1_12<p>With a more positive outlook domestically and abroad expect commodities that had previously factored in a more dire picture to get back losses from late 2011.</p> <p>Today makes it five days in row with Crude down just over 1% as of this post trading at six week lows. A close below $98.30 in March should signal lower ground. $99 should cap further upside and I could see prices drifting back under $94 in the coming weeks. Both RBOB and heating oil are having trouble keeping their heads above water as...</p><a href='http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/133131-not_the_end_2_1_12'>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> mbwealth, TraderPlanet.commbwealth, TraderPlanet.comWed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:17 +0000http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/132931-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_1_2012http://www.traderplanet.com/commentaries/view/132931-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_1_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 1, 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/132931-the_trend_trader_for_futures_trading_on_wednesday_february_1_2012'>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> PatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comPatternTrapper, TraderPlanet.comTue, 31 Jan 2012 23:47:32 +0000