http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-02-06.htmlEnergies Crude oil broke thru key support overnight heading into this report, suggesting a strong breakdown may be underway this week. Look for a close below 97.40 on the March contract to confirm. Natural gas quickly reversed its first stab at a rally in what feels like eons. I would expect some volatility this week, but ultimately this is a place to get long natural gas with straight calls. Financials Friday’s report showed unemployment dropping to the lowest level in 3 years, with 243,000Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:33:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-02-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-01-23.htmlEnergies Crude oil remained choppy over the past two weeks despite a breakout bull run in the stock market and the threat of heated up Iranian-U.S. tensions. Crude, heat and rbob are recommended short plays using defined risk option strategies only – wouldn’t want to get caught with your pants down exposed short if WWIII breaks out if you know what I mean. Natural gas is a strong contrarian buy. Spreading long natty against short crude is worth another look as that spread should tighten in theMon, 23 Jan 2012 09:13:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-01-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-01-09.htmlGeneral Comments Folks, apparently it is time for a big fat WAKE UP CALL for most investors out there, not surprising on the heels of a Santa Claus rally in the stock market and a bullish start to the New Year. Things are pretty much setting up according to plan, but only a true contrarian can jump into the raging rapids going against the tide. That is exactly what I am going to suggest you do, as it is a perfect storm setup for the beginning of 2012 and I am predicting a major selloff inMon, 09 Jan 2012 16:53:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2012-01-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-12-20.htmlThis week the Weekend Commodities Review is back. I hope you took a look at my premium services Mound Trade Signals and Mound Currency Signals with the recent free samples. Thru December 23rd there is a free trial upgrade offer for 70% off both services – the lowest prices ever offered on my premium services. To purchase 1 year ofMound Currency Signals click here for the special price. To purchase 1 year of Mound Trade Signals click here for the lowest price ever offered. Please purchase byTue, 20 Dec 2011 08:05:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-12-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-11-28.htmlEnergies Oil prices remain heavily dependent on the stock and currency action, seemingly unable to move uncorrelated to those markets. That being said, the euro could get hit hard ahead of and following a bearish U.S. employment report on Friday. Look for heavy selling in crude oil over the next two weeks to signal a top in that market. A Monday morning rally should be sold into with bear put spreads. Financials My Currency Cataclysm forecast released on the 16th is well underway, with aMon, 28 Nov 2011 10:32:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-11-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-11-14.htmlUpdate on the State of the Currency Markets The release of my currency forecast is perhaps the most critical report I have ever put together. When currencies make major moves the world is left with little choice but to adjust the prices of commodities, real estate and stock valuations, and I believe a major currency event is fast approaching. In fact I believe it has been in the works for over a year. Let’s take a look at what has been going on to set this fundamental situation in motion:Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-11-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-31.htmlEnergies Oil prices continued higher last week, tracking alongside a rising stock market. This week should offer a critical turning point and a bear put spread is recommended. Natural gas remains a contrarian buy flat out with calls or as a spread against short crude. Financials Stocks accelerated gains last week after what was already an historic short term rally. This market is on its last rally legs and buying puts should be considered the trade of the year here. Bonds remain range boundMon, 31 Oct 2011 16:16:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-31.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-24.htmlEnergies Rising oil prices have been sparked by a pullback in the dollar and amazingly strong rally in the stock market. The stock market surge of over 15% in 14 trading days coincided with crude oil’s run of nearly 20% in just 12 days. While it could be argued that the chaos in Libya held as much as 35% market premium, it is unlikely that the majority of that premium remained in recent weeks, and therefore Gaddafi’s death should not be overly impactful to market prices in the near term. ByMon, 24 Oct 2011 11:53:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-03.v02.htmlEnergies Oil price volatility expansion continues amid falling prices as the stock market begins to take a back seat to the U.S. dollar/ euro currency relationship. As the euro fails, oil demand will likely falter in Europe where prices remain relatively high. The overall outlook for oil remains bearish, along with heating oil and RBOB gasoline. Natural gas, however, is a spread play buy 1 to 1 against a short crude oil. Financials Stock volatility is expanding and is a strong indicator of aMon, 03 Oct 2011 08:04:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-10-03.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-09-26.htmlEnergies The commodity crash is on - full steam ahead! Crude oil is taking it on the chin as the global outlook weakens and the dollar strengthens. Look for heating oil and RBOB to continue to fly south for the winter. Natural gas remains a buy on tightening inventories and a cyclical supply/demand shift. Financials Stocks collapsed last week amid the Fed’s treasury musical chairs and deepening crisis in the EU. Bottom line is the world is in a recession, growth is going to be nil, andMon, 26 Sep 2011 11:59:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-09-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-09-19.htmlEnergies Plunging inventories in crude oil should be digested with a grain of salt as rising distillate production converts a relative oversupply of oil. Energy prices remain strongly connected to the stock market moves, but the potential US dollar breakout will pressure the euro currency and shift oil’s correlation to a currency connection. I continued to anticipate more downside in crude oil, RBOB and heating oil. Natural gas remains an alternative play to the upside with straight callsMon, 19 Sep 2011 14:25:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-09-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-08-22.htmlEnergies Oil prices quickly retraced and are fast approaching the 2011 lows set earlier this month. Where the global economic outlook goes so goes oil prices. Significant downside should be anticipated on a break below the August 9th lows. Rbob and heating oil should follow suit, but expect natural gas to begin to trade opposite as that spread between crude and natty tightens. Financials The stock market tested, but failed to close above, the critical 1199 mark on the S&P I had discussedMon, 22 Aug 2011 09:06:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-08-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-08-15.htmlTo continue to receive this report by email for free please register here: http://moundreport.com/register.cfm Energies A violent near term bottom was set in oil and rbob on Tuesday, following an FOMC statement that had the markets whipsawing into a rally. The bad news is out? Hardly, but the reality is the market needed a dead cat bounce after crude oil’s 25% freefall in just over two weeks, and that’s exactly what happened during a four day 15% rally. Those chasing this rally will likelyMon, 15 Aug 2011 08:53:10 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-08-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-07-18.htmlWebster’s Dictionary defines the adjective volatile as tending or threatening to break out into open violence; explosive. I cannot think of a more appropriate term for what is underway in the commodity, FOREX and stock markets. Without volatility there is no opportunity. If price does not change and is not expected to change then there is no reason to speculate and no reason to buy or sell options. Varying degrees of volatility exists in all futures markets, and the greatest opportunity existsMon, 18 Jul 2011 08:21:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-07-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-07-13.htmlAs a valued member of the Futures Press network you will now receive our free weekly newsletters that cover nearly every area of commodities and futures trading. Original content, thought-provoking commentary, and detailed market insight - the Futures Press network is dedicated to providing our members true investor education. Energies The stock market's surge, one of the strongest nine day price gains since recovering off the 2009 lows, helped lift oil prices. The support came on the heels ofWed, 13 Jul 2011 09:40:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-07-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-20.htmlEnergies Crude oil prices declined as anticipated, but supported out last week right on critical trend line technical support. Look for crude oil to trade through last week's low to indicate continued near term downside momentum. Gasoline inventories continue to rise and oil inventories are at some of the highest levels seen in years for this time of year. Natural gas remains a long term buy with straight calls to play volatility spikes to the upside while it is recommended to play the shortMon, 20 Jun 2011 08:13:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-13.htmlEnergies OPEC's decision to keep output unchanged came as a bit of a surprise this week, as calls for supply increases amid high energy prices went unanswered. Saudi Arabia's independent effort to increase supplies is unlikely to be overly impactful. Regardless, I do anticipate a strong decline in energy prices in coming weeks as the focus gravitates towards the global economy and the potential decline in world demand for oil. Financials Stocks continue to slide amid growing concern over aMon, 13 Jun 2011 08:28:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-06.htmlEnergies Crude oil choppiness persists as rising tensions in the Middle East and weakness in the U.S. dollar is offset by production builds and a declining global demand outlook. Overall, energies remain a short using defined risk option plays as upside volatility spikes from Middle East related tension make exposed short plays not worth the risk. Natural gas remains a buy long term with deep out of the money calls to play a volatility spike. Financials The stock market's near termMon, 06 Jun 2011 07:58:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-06-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-23.htmlEnergies Crude oil has become so closely tied to the global economic outlook that the demand side pressure is seemingly outweighing the supply side premium. That means a strong dollar and weak global demand outlook should push oil prices below $90. Gasoline and heating oil should follow suit while natural gas remains a long term buy with straight calls to capture upside volatility. Financials The stock market has developed a downtrending channel after setting a relative high set back on MayMon, 23 May 2011 11:33:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-16.htmlEnergies Rising supplies, concerns over the global demand outlook and declining fear premium all scream to me a top in energies. The Mississippi floods may cause short term issues, but in the end I suspect the end of the 'concern' over that supply issue will mark a further catalyst to selling as opposed to a long term realized supply problem. That all being said, dollar strength last week has been the main driver to pressuring commodity prices, and there is exposure to a choppy dollar marketMon, 16 May 2011 07:42:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-09.htmlEnergies One of the biggest single day declines in crude oil history occurred as concerns over a global economic slowdown, monetary tightening, and the end of the commodity inflation rally all helped to spark large fund and spec selling. Silver led the charge and the trading world began to see the bubble burst across the commodity spectrum, helping to deflate oil's recent price surge just below key Fibonacci resistance on a long term basis. Friday offered a key technical reversal after rumorsMon, 09 May 2011 08:12:51 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-02.htmlEnergies Bin Laden's killing Sunday night by American forces is likely to be a major catalyst to the reversal in oil prices, despite its indirect affect on Middle East tensions. In fact, it is likely that this week remains sensitive to retaliatory efforts by the Taliban. As days go on without incident it will allow for more and more of a short position development in this sector. A massive build in crude oil inventories last week, over 6 million barrels, did little to stop the bulls, butMon, 02 May 2011 13:20:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-05-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-04-11.htmlGeneral Comments It has been a while since I put out a 'normal' weekend commodities review. A number of readers emailed in asking if I stopped writing the report because the yen hit 80. That is cause for concern because the yen is actually trading just above 118 as of this morning. The Japanese yen futures should read as .0118 U.S. dollars equals 1 yen, while the inverse would be 100/118 or 84.7 yen to 1 U.S. dollar. As the yen goes from 118 to 140 it would be bullish the yen against theMon, 11 Apr 2011 13:36:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-04-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-04-04.htmlIs $4 a gallon gasoline enough to stop you from driving your car? How about $40/gallon? How about $400/gallon? How about $40,000/gallon? When would you think about carpooling or taking the bus or train to work? When would you buy a Prius or quit your job for one that allows you to telecommute? When does a plane ticket get too expensive to take that vacation with your family? The reality is that commodity price is based on supply and demand, but often overlooked is that supply and demand isMon, 04 Apr 2011 13:07:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-04-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-03-28.htmlThe End of the Commodity Boom Welcome to the calm before the storm. I believe we are still in a deep global economic recession, but the rate of decline has clearly stabilized in recent months and if investors feel that the stability is giving way to more economic slowdown then the stock and commodity markets are expected to take big hits. Let's not forget that the stock market nearly doubled in just 2 years and commodity prices like oil have about tripled from their lows. To me, these areMon, 28 Mar 2011 09:00:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-03-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-03-08.htmlEnergies The Middle East remains a hot button topic for energies and WTI crude oil is making some fresh highs, indicating that technically the market is at a whole new level of fear premium. Supplies are a real concern but nearly impossible to price in the full impact of a multiple oil supplier shutdown if countries like Iran and Bahrain reach those levels. While it is important to avoid short futures or option strategies with unlimited exposure to upside movement, it is worth accumulating putTue, 08 Mar 2011 09:11:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-03-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-28.htmlEnergies Following the President's Day holiday weekend the energy sector exploded higher on shutdowns out of oil supplier Libya following Muammar el-Qaddafi's violent response to protests. The news out of the Middle East is a relatively known factor at this point, so let's turn our attention to the unknown. How much of the risk to oil supply is priced into crude oil right this moment? Almost none. It would be nearly impossible to price in a global shortage of oil, so what we have seen thus farMon, 28 Feb 2011 12:49:57 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-15.htmlIn 2008 rough rice exploded in price, nearly doubling in less than 4 months as a global panic brought it to the highest prices ever recorded on its futures contract. That same year wheat moved higher on a perceived shortage of its own, breaking all previous price records on its more than 100 year history on the Chicago Board of Trade. Following those spikes, grains quickly declined in price through 2009. Fast forward to the summer of 2010. Russia, one of the world's top 5 wheat exporters,Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:23:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-07.htmlEnergies Crude oil retreated from the highs despite ongoing protests in Egypt. It is apparent that while there is some fear premium in the market that a percentage of the fears from the previous weekend has been removed, leaving little reason to push oil to fresh highs. I continue to see the Egypt crisis as a catalyst for a top in oil and recommend bear put spreads in crude oil and heating oil. Natural gas remains a long term buy with straight calls. Financials A massive recovery in the stockMon, 07 Feb 2011 08:33:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-02-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-31.htmlGeneral Comments The clear focus this week will be on Egypt and the Middle East, however this focus will allow room for independent commodity shifts that were previously hooked to the relationship of the stock market and currency moves. Expect to see sharp volatility as money is certainly on the move in many commodities.  Energies Crude oil showed its true colors and its dependency on the Middle East for supply, as a more than a 3% rally on Friday came on the heels of pre-weekend shortMon, 31 Jan 2011 14:08:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-31.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-25.htmlAm I Missing the Biggest Commodities Boom in History? No. Watch out bulls - don't go buying in here - this is the panic round; the 'oh no I am missing the biggest commodities bull run ever' panic - the kind of panic that gets a bull in trouble because it's the kind of bull run that gets an early bubble burst. Remember we are in a period of testing out that rubber band I have talked about. That first stretch to the highs in 2008 was the move folks, and if you get in now you are participating inTue, 25 Jan 2011 05:42:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-10.htmlGeneral Comments A holiday hiatus ends and 2011 begins with unbelievable prices in many commodity sectors. I believe this is sure to be the year remembered for the euphoria smack down - putting the big kibosh on the gains of 2010 in stocks and commodities. Get ready for a very volatile first quarter of trading in many sectors like softs and currencies. On Thursday afternoon I released my 2011 Commodity forecast - over 25 pages of analysis, charts and actionable trade recommendations. It isMon, 10 Jan 2011 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2011-01-10.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-12-13.htmlGeneral Comments A premature rise in interest rates and an overbought stock market rally is likely to create a perfect storm for a stock market exodus to end the year. The capital gains issue may be tabled for now, with Obama's extension of the Bush tax cuts temporarily including an extension on previous capital gains rates. However, watch this issue closely as there are no guarantees this will remain and could be a game-changer by year's end. Gear up for a volatile last few weeks to 2010 andMon, 13 Dec 2010 11:06:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-12-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-12-06.htmlMon, 06 Dec 2010 12:34:49 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-12-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-15.htmlGeneral Comments The commodity correction appears to have begun, a little later than anticipated, but with enough volatility to indicate the move is underway. The vertical momentum (or velocity of decline) is just beginning to expand, setting up further declines in potentially shocking intraday price moves - most notably started by markets like oil, soybeans, sugar and coffee. Energies Crude oil's plunge on Friday is indicative of the spec and fund selling I expect to see increase as the stockMon, 15 Nov 2010 08:58:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-08.htmlThis week I think it is a bit more important to discuss trading philosophy than it is to reiterate my bearish views on most commodities and expectation for strength in the U.S. dollar. This week I was reminded by a subscriber of mine of just how diverse of an audience reads my reports. With him in mind, I thought it would be beneficial to take some time to discuss trading approach, something I think can make all the difference in the world, especially when trading in markets that are at priceMon, 08 Nov 2010 08:57:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-01.htmlGeneral Comments The dollar's choppiness has created a bit of a seesaw rally in a few commodity sectors. This congestive price action is not altogether uncommon amongst markets in an intermediate trend change. The dollar is unlikely to consolidate for much longer and I continue to expect a rally to ensue to 83, pressuring commodities and implying an inversely correlated decline in stocks. Energies A wicked pennant consolidation above trend line support is indicating a volatility breakout inMon, 01 Nov 2010 08:47:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-11-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-25.htmlGeneral Comments Gold and silver reversed, getting ahead of a dollar bull run that should set fresh near term highs this week. Oil and some grains have setup congestion patterns awaiting the next moves by the stock and currency markets. The dollar's break above 78.61 should signal a massive volatility expansion in most commodity sectors. Energies Technical congestion in oil is expected to be met with volatility expansion to the downside, sparked by a dollar rally that thwarts global demand. IMon, 25 Oct 2010 09:39:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-18.htmlGeneral Comments Last week I released my 4th Quarter Commodity Outlook and a special report that forecasts the imminent collapse of gold and silver. The report is 30 pages of market analysis covering energies, softs, metals, grains, financials, and meats. It is still available for 50% off by visiting http://commodityoffers.com/mega-forecast4.html - the offer expires October 18th. Energies Crude oil is going to be heavily dependent on the U.S. dollar as it is dictating foreign demand. SuppliesMon, 18 Oct 2010 08:06:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-11.htmlDuring the last two years the gold futures market has surged an unbelievable $682, just over doubling in price in the shortest period since 1980. The largest two year point move in history has come during a period of heightened economic fears and supported by growing concern for impending inflation risk. Gold has continued to explode to the upside throughout 2010, a rally that is nothing short of phenomenal, where 7 out of the last 9 months gold futures finished the month higher than itMon, 11 Oct 2010 07:57:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/info@MoundReport.com (James Mound Trading Group)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-weekend-commodities-review0109/2010-10-11.html