Author: Lind-Waldock

There has been talk inflation could heat up in the U.S. in the wake of various economic stimulus measures. At least we aren’t in Zimbabwe, where inflation ran at 11.2 million percent in 2008! Highest and lowest rates by...

Join Lind-Waldock for two live futures trading webinars this week, at no cost. Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Jeff Friedman presents our “Markets on the Move” webinar at 3:30 CT today. Get his thoughts on whether...

Metals closed up on Wednesday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and worries about inflation. COMEX July gold futures rose above $940 an ounce and closed up $10.70 at $937.40, while July silver ended up 15.50 cents at $14.28 an...

Investors might recall the old Wall Street Adage, “sell in May and go away,” which refers to an historical tendency for the stock market to stumble this time of year. However, investors seem to be pouring money back...

This time of year, I think grains markets offer some great opportunities for traders as the growing season begins and everyone is watching the weather. Right now, I’m particularly bullish on the prospects for corn, which...

Consider Corn Call Spread on Planting Delays By Phil Streible Wet weather has delayed corn planting this season, and the effects are likely to be felt as the growing season progresses if farmers can’t get enough in the...

Gold has been going strong, with July futures reaching a seven-week high this week and hovering near $930 an ounce. Test your knowledge of gold with this fun puzzle. Click the “read the rest of this story” link at...

In his morning agricultural market notes, MF Global Research Director Rich Feltes said while lower crude oil, a higher dollar and the CRB’s break below its 200 DMA may be pointing to early weakness for grains, the...