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Chicago PMI Hits a Low Mark By: Tarik HusseiniApril 30th, 2012 9:47AM CDT Chicago PMI falls to lowest level since November 2009. The PMI for April came in at 56.2, below the consensus of 60.8. Although the market took an immediate downturn as the number hit the wire, it has shown resilience and stabilized. Remember that any reading above 50 denotes monthly growth. There were some bright spots in the number: including bac.... Read More |
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Stocks Dip on European Political News By: John KennedyApril 23rd, 2012 10:16AM CDT Weekend political tremors from several European Union member states have prompted a much weaker open to the domestic US equity markets this morning. Following one hour of trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading down roughly 170 points at 12815, with the S&P 500 Index hot on its heels, dropping nearly 19 points (-1.5%) t.... Read More |
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RJOF Economic Weekly Report 4/9 - 4/13 By: Anthony PickettApril 9th, 2012 2:39PM CDT RJOF Economic Weekly Reports 2012 Date Day Time Reports Prior Consensus 4/9 Mon. 10:00am Export Inspections 3:00pm Crop Progress 6:15pm Bernanke Speaks 4/10 Tues. 7:30am Crop Production USDA Supply & Demand .... Read More |
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ALERT: LAST TRADING DAY / OPTION EXPIRATION 3/23/12 By: RJO Futures Market AlertMarch 23rd, 2012 10:15AM CDT Dear Valued Customers, TODAY, March 23rd, is Last Trading Day for these APRIL OPTIONS: 2-year, 5-year, 10-year T-Notes; Bonds; Soybeans, Soymeal, Soyoil; Corn; Oats; Rough Rice; Chicago/Kansas City/Minneapolis Wheat; Winnipeg Canola. All of these options will cease trading at the close of today’s sessions. Please allow time to contact.... Read More |
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ALERT: LAST TRADING DAY / OPTION EXPIRATION 2/29/12 By: RJO Futures Market AlertFebruary 29th, 2012 10:14AM CST TODAY, February 29th, is Last Trading Day for FEBRUARY Live Cattle FUTURES. TODAY is Last Trading Day for these MARCH FUTURES: NY Heating Oil; RBOB Gas; Sugar #11. TODAY is Last Trading Day for MARCH Lumber OPTIONS. February Cattle futures will cease trading at noon (CST). The remaining contracts listed h.... Read More |
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ALERT: FIRST NOTICE DAY MARCH '12 CONTRACTS - 2nd NOTICE By: RJO Futures Market AlertFebruary 28th, 2012 10:53AM CST Please be aware that tomorrow, February 29th is 1st Notice Day for these March ’12 contracts: Deliveries are based on positions close of business TODAY, February 28th. CBT Wheat, Corn, Soybeans (Mini – Wheat, Corn & Soybeans), Meal, S-Oil, Oats, DDG, Rough Rice, Ethanol, T-Bonds, UL Bonds and (.... Read More |
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RJOF Economic Weekly Reports 2/27 - 3/2 By: Anthony PickettFebruary 27th, 2012 8:42AM CST RJOF Economic Weekly Reports 2012 Date Day Time Reports Prior Consensus 2/27 Mon. 9:00am Pending Home Sales -3.5% 1.0% 10:00am Export Inspections 2/28 Tues. 7:30am Durable Goods 3.0% -1.1% 9:00am Consumer Confidence 61.1 62.7 .... Read More |
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Jobless Claims Down Again By: Anthony PickettFebruary 23rd, 2012 9:52AM CST Down is good! Today’s Jobless Claims once again showed significant improvement for another week. The report came out unchanged after a revision was made on new claims for the week of Feb 18th from 348,000 to 351,000. Most experts were projecting a slight increase for new claims to come in around 355,000 today. As the job market strengthe.... Read More |
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RJOF Reports Calendar 10/10 - 10/14 By: Anthony PickettOctober 10th, 2011 8:02AM CDT RJOF Economic Weekly Reports Date Day Time Reports Range Consensus 10-Oct-11 Mon. Columbus Day No Reports 11-Oct-11 Tues. 10:00am Export Expectations 3:00pm Crop Progress 12-Oct-11 Weds. 7:30am Crop Production .... Read More |
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A Short Week Begins with Weak Numbers By: Anthony PickettMay 31st, 2011 11:02AM CDT Most Americans are back to work after a long holiday weekend only to find out the recession woes continues to plague our economy. Home prices declined by .08% in 20 major U.S cities Prices have dipped 3.6% year-over-year basis in March. Tighter lending restrictions and a huge influx of homes on the market outweigh the demand keeping downward pressu.... Read More |
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