The S&P 500 ($INX): The Index extended remains in a major (long-term) uptrend, closing November at 6,849.09, up 8.89 (0.13%) for the month. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors are likely still [...]

The US dollar index ($DXY): The US dollar index looks to be in a major (long-term) sideways to up trend. After posting a low monthly close of 96.75 this past [...]

December Corn: Dec25 completed a bullish spike reversal during August (2024 and 2025). If the market is in a major (long-term) sideways trend, then a move toward the high end [...]

This analysis is making an assumption the Cash Indexes reflect the actual cash markets. Something I'm not sure of at this time. Live Cattle (Cash Index): The Index has a [...]

Brent crude (QA): I don’t see a clear pattern on the market’s long-term monthly chart. The forward curve is in backwardation through the May 2026 contract. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors [...]

Gold (Cash Index): The Index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a high of $4,381.21 during October before closing the month at $4,002.85, up $144.34 (3.7%) from September. Theoretical Positions: It’s [...]

The US dollar index ($DXY): The US dollar index completed a bullish key reversal during July, confirming a move to a major (long-term) uptrend. Given the main fundamental factor of [...]

The S&P 500 ($INX): The Index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a new high of 6,920.34 during October before closing at 6,840.20, up 151.74 (2.3%) for the month. Theoretical [...]

December Corn: Dec25 completed a bullish spike reversal during August (2024 and 2025). If the market is in a major (long-term) sideways trend, then a move toward the high end [...]

Live Cattle (Cash Index): The cash index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a high of $242 during September before closing at $240, unchanged for the month. The Index has [...]

Cotton (CTY00, Cash Index): The cotton market remains in a major (long-term) sideways trend. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors might’ve bought on the move to a new 4-month high of 67.43 [...]

Brent crude (QA): I don’t see a clear pattern on the market’s long-term monthly chart. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors are likely on the sidelines for now given the forward curve [...]

Gold (Cash Index): The cash index (GCY00) closed September at $3,858.51, a new record high monthly close. Through the early morning hours of October 1, the Index has extended its [...]

The US dollar index ($DXY): The US dollar index completed a bullish key reversal during July, confirming a move to a major (long-term) uptrend. Given the main fundamental factor of [...]

The S&P 500 ($INX): The bottom line is the Index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a new high of 6,699.52 during September before closing at 6,686.46, up 228.20 (3.5%) [...]

December Corn: Dec25 completed a bullish spike reversal during August. If the market is in a major (long-term) sideways trend, then a move toward the high end near $4.80 would [...]

Live Cattle (Cash Index): The cash index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a high of $240 during August before closing at that mark, up $8.00 (3.5%) for the month. [...]

Cotton (CTY00, Cash Index): The cotton market remains in a major (long-term) sideways trend. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors might’ve bought on the move to a new 4-month high of 67.43 [...]

Brent crude (QA): I don’t see a clear pattern on the market’s long-term monthly chart. Theoretical Positions: Long-term investors are likely on the sidelines for now given the forward curve [...]

Gold (Cash Index): The cash index (GCY00) closed August at $3,447.93, a new record high monthly close. The previous all-time high for the Index is $3,495.89 from April 2025. Theoretical [...]

The S&P 500 ($INX): The bottom line is the Index extended its major (long-term) uptrend to a new high of 6,508.23 during August before closing at 6,460.26, up 120.87 (1.9%) [...]

The US dollar index ($DXY): The US dollar index completed a bullish key reversal during July, confirming a move to a major (long-term) uptrend. Given the main fundamental factor of [...]

December Corn: It’s likely Dec25 established the high-end of a potential major (long-term) sideways range back in February at $4.7975, similar to what occurred during the winter of 2014-2015. Recall [...]

Live Cattle (Cash Index): The cash index consolidated within the June range before posting a new all-time high monthly close of $232.00 at the end of July. Is the market [...]

Cotton (CTY00, Cash Index): I keep going back and forth on a major (long-term) uptrend or sideways trend. Yes, the index hit a new 4-month high during June but found [...]