Payroll figures will be released at 8:30 am. Although I don't trade on analysis of the data, I often find market moving numbers to provide a catalyst for entry. One must think of where the opportunity to surprise lies...

I'm seeing several potential trade setups, but continue to wait for the markets to tip their hand. After stopping out of Treasury bond futures (short), this signal is still considered valid...

By now, readers should know the way to trade September is the same way as any other month. This morning will knock commodities and bonds lower, while equities...

It's premature to start buying stocks for a bounce, in my opinion. It appears I also covered my shorts too soon, although I've had a decent run lately. The "press" keeps reminding us that the $USD is oversold and about to strengthen...

Instead of getting any closer to resolution, the conflict between the government and the Argentine farmers worsens with each passing day. The government does not seem to understand that the situation is more than simply a conflict with a particular sector, for Argentine society as a whole is against the current policy being waged by the government.

This was an educated guess gone wrong. I would take another stab at this later in 07, only to get it wrong a second time. I finally got it right in Feb 08

Wheat prices are being revulsed at $10 in 2007 and 2008, and as such risks are shifting to the downside.