KEY EVENTS TO WATCH FOR:

Monday, August 23, 2021   

8:30 AM ET. July CFNAI Chicago Fed National Activity Index

                       NAI (previous 0.09)

                       NAI, 3-mo Moving Avg (previous 0.06)

9:45 AM ET. August US Flash Manufacturing PMI

                       PMI, Mfg (previous 63.1)

9:45 AM ET. August US Flash Services PMI

                       PMI, Services (previous 59.8)

10:00 AM ET. July Existing Home Sales

                       Existing Sales (previous 5.86M)

                       Existing Sales, M/M% (previous +1.4%)

                       Unsold Homes Month's Supply (previous 2.6)

                       Median Price (USD) (previous 363300)

                       Median Home Price, Y/Y% (previous +23.4%)

11:30 AM ET. Federal Reserve Board of Governors closed meeting (virtual)

Tuesday, August 24, 2021   

7:45 AM ET. Weekly Chain Store Sales Index

8:55 AM ET. Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index

                       Ret Sales Mo-to-Date, M/M%

                       Ret Sales Mo-to-Date, Y/Y% (previous +15.6%)

                       Latest Wk, Y/Y% (previous +15.0%)

10:00 AM ET. August Richmond Fed Business Activity Survey

                       Mfg Idx (previous 27)

                       Shipments Idx (previous 21)

10:00 AM ET. July New Residential Sales

                       New Home Sales (previous 676K)

                       New Home Sales, M/M% (previous -6.6%)

                       New Home Sales Months Supply (previous 6.3)

1:00 PM ET. July Money Stock Measures

4:30 PM ET. API Weekly Statistical Bulletin

                       Crude Stocks, Net Chg (Bbls) (previous -1.2M)

                       Gasoline Stocks, Net Chg (Bbls) (previous -2.0M)

                       Distillate Stocks, Net Chg (Bbls) (previous +0.5M)

Wednesday, August 25, 2021  

7:00 AM ET. MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey

                       Composite Idx (previous 725.4)

                       Composite Idx, W/W% (previous  -3.9%)

                       Purchase Idx-SA (previous 249.9)

                       Purchase Idx-SA, W/W% (previous -0.8%)

                       Refinance Idx (previous 3490.2)

                       Refinance Idx, W/W% (previous -5.3%)

8:30 AM ET. July Advance Report on Durable Goods

                       Durable Goods-SA, M/M% (previous +0.8%)

                       Dur Goods, Ex-Defense, M/M% (previous +1.0%)

                       Dur Goods, Ex-Transport, M/M% (previous +0.3%)

                       Orders: Cap Gds, Non-Def, Ex-Air, M/M% (previous +0.5%)

                       Shipmnts: Cap Gds, Non-Def, Ex-Air, M/M% (previous +0.6%)

10:30 AM ET. EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report

                       Crude Oil Stocks (Bbl) (previous 435.544M)

                       Crude Oil Stocks, Net Chg (Bbl) (previous -3.233M)

                       Gasoline Stocks (Bbl) (previous 228.165M)

                       Gasoline Stocks, Net Chg (Bbl) (previous +0.696M)

                       Distillate Stocks (Bbl) (previous 137.814M)

                       Distillate Stocks, Net Chg (Bbl) (previous -2.697M)

                       Refinery Usage (previous 92.2%)

                       Total Prod Supplied (Bbl/day) (previous 21.463M)

                       Total Prod Supplied, Net Chg (Bbl/day) (previous +1.949M)

Thursday, August 26, 2021   

8:30 AM ET. 2^nd Quarter 2nd estimate GDP

                       Annual Rate, Q/Q% (previous +6.5%)

                       Chain-Weighted Price Idx, Q/Q% (previous +6.0%)

                       Corporate Profits, Q/Q% (previous +7.0%)

                       PCE Price Idx, Q/Q% (previous +6.4%)

                       Purchase Price Idx, Q/Q% (previous +5.7%)

                       Real Final Sales, Q/Q% (previous +7.7%)

                       Core PCE Price Idx, Q/Q% (previous +6.1%)

                       Consumer Spending, Q/Q% (previous +11.8%)

8:30 AM ET. 2^nd Quarter Preliminary Corporate Profits

8:30 AM ET. Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Initial Claims

                       Jobless Claims (previous 348K)

                       Jobless Claims, Net Chg (previous -29K)

                       Continuing Claims (previous 2820000)

                       Continuing Claims, Net Chg (previous -79K)

8:30 AM ET. U.S. Weekly Export Sales

                       Corn (Metric Tons) (previous 726.6K)

                       Soybeans (Metric Tons) (previous 2209.8K)

                       Wheat (Metric Tons) (previous 306.7K)

9:45 AM ET. Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index

10:30 AM ET. EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report

                       Working Gas In Storage (Cbf) (previous 2822B)

                       Working Gas In Storage, Net Chg (Cbf) (previous +46B)

11:00 AM ET. August Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Survey of Tenth District Manufacturing

                       Mfg Activity Idx (previous 41)

                       6-Mo Exp Prod Idx (previous 48)

                       Mfg Composite Idx (previous 30)

                       6-Mo Exp Composite Idx (previous 33)

4:30 PM ET. Foreign Central Bank Holdings

4:30 PM ET. Federal Discount Window Borrowings

Friday, August 27, 2021  

8:30 AM ET. July Personal Income & Outlays

                       Personal Income, M/M% (previous +0.1%)

                       Consumer Spending, M/M% (previous +1.0%)

                       PCE Price Idx, M/M% (previous +0.5%)

                       PCE Price Idx, Y/Y% (previous +4.0%)

                       PCE Core Price Idx, M/M% (previous +0.4%)

                       PCE Core Price Idx, Y/Y% (previous +3.5%)

8:30 AM ET. July Advance Economic Indicators Report

10:00 AM ET. August University of Michigan Survey of Consumers – final

                       End-Mo Sentiment Idx (previous 81.2)

                       End-Mo Expectations Idx (previous 79.0)

                       12-Month Inflation Forecast (previous 4.7%)

                       5-Year Inflation Forecast (previous 2.8%)

                       End-Mo Current Idx (previous 84.5)

The STOCK INDEXES http://quotes.ino.com/ex changes/?c=indexes"  

The STOCK INDEXES: The September NASDAQ 100 was higher overnight as it extended the rebound off last-Thursday's low. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above the August 5^th high crossing at 15,172.50 would mark an upside breakout of the July-August trading range and open the door into uncharted territory. Closes below the July 27^th low crossing at 14,774.25 would confirm a downside breakout of the July-August trading range and point the direction of the next trending move. First resistance is the August 5^th high crossing at 15,172.50. Second resistance is unknown. First support is the July 27^th low crossing at 14,774.25. Second support is last-Thursday's low crossing at 14,710.50.  

The September S&P 500 was was higher overnight as it extends the rebound off last-Thursday's low. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading later this morning.Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If September resumes this year's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will be hard to project. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at 4348.93 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is last-Monday's high crossing at 4476.50. Second resistance is unknown. First support is the 50-day moving average crossing at 4348.93. Second support is July's low crossing at 4224.00.              

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INTEREST RATES: September T-bonds were lower overnight as it consolidates some of the rally off August's low. Overnight weakness sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If September extends the rally off August's low, the July 20^th high crossing at 167-04 is the next upside target. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at 162-29 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is the July 20^th high crossing at 167-04. Second resistance is the 87% retracement level of the 2020-2021-decline crossing at 169-10. First support is the 10-day moving average crossing at 164-18. Second support is the 50-day moving average crossing at 162-29.

September T-notes were lower overnight as it consolidates some of the rally off August's low. Overnight weakness sets the stage for a steady to lower opening with the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If September resumes the rally off August's low, August's high crossing at 135.140 is the next upside target. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at 133.164 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is August's high crossing at 135.140. Second resistance is the 87% retracement level of the 2020-2021-decline crossing at 136.087. First support is the 50-day moving average crossing at 133.164. Second support is the July 14^th low crossing at 132.300.   

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ENERGIES:October crude oil was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off the late-July high.The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If October extends the decline off the late-July high, May's low crossing at $60.68 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at $68.16 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10-day moving average crossing at $66.24. Second resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at $68.16. First support is May's low crossing at $60.68. Second support is the 38% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at $58.13.

October heating oil was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off the late-July high. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If October extends the decline off the late-July high, the April 26^th low crossing at $1.8490 is the next downside target. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at $2.1067 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10-day moving average crossing at $2.0337. Second resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at $2.0806. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at $1.8971. Second support is  the April 26^th low crossing at $1.8490.

October unleaded gas was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off July's high. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If October extends the decline off July's high, the 25% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at 1.8585 is the next downside target. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at 2.0905 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10-day moving average crossing at 2.0398. Second resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at $2.0905. First support is the 25% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at 1.8585. Second support is the April 26^th low crossing at 1.7847.

October Henry natural gas was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off August's high. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bullish signaling that a low might be in or is near. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at 3.985 would temper the near-term bearish outlook. If October renews the decline off August's high, the 50-day moving average crossing at 3.749 is the next downside target. First resistance resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at 3.985. Second resistance is August's high crossing at 4.211. First support is the 50-day moving average crossing at 3.749. Second support is the July 16^th low crossing at 3.583.    

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CURRENCIES:The September Dollar was lower overnight as it consolidates some of the rally off May's low. Overnight weakness sets the stage for a lower opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If September extends the rally off July's low, the 87% retracement level of the 2020-2021-decline crossing at $93.87 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at $92.70 would confirm that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is last-Friday's high crossing at $93.75. Second resistance is the 87% retracement level of the 2020-2021-decline crossing at $93.87. First support is the 10-day moving average crossing at $93.08. Second support is the 20-day moving average crossing at $92.70.

The September Euro was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off May's high. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If September extends the decline off July's high crossing at $119.16, the 50% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at $116.07 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at $117.88 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at $117.88. Second resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at $118.49. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at $116.69. Second support is the 50% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at $116.07.

The September British Pound was higher overnight as it consolidates the decline off the late-July high. Overnight strength sets the stage for a higher opening when the day session beings trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If September extends the aforementioned decline, the July 2^nd low crossing at 1.3733 is the next downside target. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at 1.3843 would signal that a short-term low has been posted.First resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at 1.3843. Second resistance is July's high crossing at 1.3985. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at 1.3602. Second support is the July 2^nd low crossing at 1.3733.

The September Swiss Franc was steady to slightly higher overnight. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral signaling that sideways trading is possible near-term. If September renews the decline off August's high, July's low crossing at 1.0801 is the next downside target. If September renews the rally off August's low, August's high crossing at 1.1100 is the next upside target. First resistance is last-Tuesday's high crossing at 1.0997. Second resistance is August's high crossing at 1.1100. First support is August's low crossing at 1.0828. Second support is July low crossing at 1.0801.  

The September Canadian Dollar was higher due to short covering overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off the late-July high. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at 79.50 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. If September extends the decline off July's high, the 50% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at $76.02 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at 79.50. Second resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at $80.03. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at $77.23. Second support is the 50% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at $76.02. 

The September Japanese Yen was lower overnight. Overnight weakness sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at 0.090805 would temper the near-term neutral to friendly outlook. If September renews the rally off August's low, August's high crossing at 0.092000 is the next upside target. Closes below the August 11^th low crossing at 0.090270 would open the door for a possible test of July's low crossing at 0.089635. First resistance is August's high crossing at 0.092000. Second resistance is May's high crossing at 0.092295. First support is the August 11^th low crossing at 0.090270. Second support is July's low crossing at 0.089635.

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PRECIOUS METALS:Decembergold was higher overnight as it appears to be forming a small bull flag. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at $1797.90 would open the door for a possible test of August's high crossing at $1835.90. First resistance is 50-day moving average crossing at $1797.90. Second resistance is August's high crossing at $1835.90. First support is the 10-day moving average crossing at $1773.30. Second support is August's low crossing at $1677.90.  

September silver was higher overnight. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading later this morning. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at $24.239 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. If September resumes the decline off August's high, the 50% retracement level of the 2020-rally crossing at $21.344 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at $24.239. Second resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at $25.366. First support is August's low crossing at $22.295. Second support is the 50% retracement level of the 2020-rally crossing at $21.344.

September copper was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off July's high. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at 4.3348 would confirm that a short-term low has been posted. If September renews the decline off July's high, the 38% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at 3.8146 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 10-day moving average crossing at 4.2525. Second resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at 4.3348. First support is last-Thursday's low crossing at 3.9615. Second support is the 38% retracement level of the 2020-2021-rally crossing at 3.8146.    

GRAINS http://quotes.ino.com/ex changes/?c=grains

December corn was higher overnight due to short covering as it bounced off the March-July uptrend line. The high-range overnight trade sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day sessions begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If December extends last-week's decline, July's low crossing at $5.07 is the next downside target. Closes above the 10-day moving average crossing at $5.58 1/4 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is August's high crossing at $5.94 1/4. Second resistance is July's high crossing at $6.11 1/4. First support is last-Thursday's low crossing at $5.32 1/2. Second support is July's low crossing at $5.07.        

September wheat was higher overnight as it consolidates some of the decline off August's high. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If September extends the decline off August's high, the 50-day moving average crossing at $6.85 1/2 is the next downside target. Closes above the 10-day moving average crossing at $7.36 3/4 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10-day moving average crossing at $7.36 3/4. Second resistance is August's high crossing at $7.74 3/4. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at $7.09 1/4. Second support is the 50-day moving average crossing at $6.85 1/2.

September Kansas City wheat was higher overnight consolidates some of the decline off August's high. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at $7.03 would confirm that a short-term top has been posted. If September resumes the rally off July's low, the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2019 decline crossing at $7.64 1/4 is the next upside target. First resistance is the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2019 decline crossing at $7.64 1/4. Second resistance is May-2014 high on the monthly continuation chart crossing at $8.55 1/2. First support is the 20-day moving average crossing at $7.03. Second support is the 50-day moving average crossing at $6.55 3/4.  

September Minneapolis wheat was higher overnight. Overnight strength sets the stage for a higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If September extends the rally off June's low, the September-2011 high on the monthly continuation chart crossing at $9.83 1/2 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at $9.16 1/2 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is August's high crossing at $9.53. Second resistance is the September-2012 high on the monthly continuation chart crossing at $9.83 1/2. First support is the 20-day moving average crossing at $9.16 1/2. Second support is the July 26^th low crossing at $8.70.   

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November soybeans were higher overnight as they consolidate some of the decline off last-Tuesday's high. Overnight strength set the stage for a higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If November extends last-week's decline, June's low crossing at $12.40 1/2 is the next downside target. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at $13.43 1/4 would confirm that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is last-Tuesday's high crossing at $13.79 3/4. Second resistance is the July 19^th high crossing at $14.18. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at $12.77 1/4. Second support is June's low crossing at $12.40 1/2.

December soybean meal was slightly higher overnight. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible. If December extends last-week's decline, August's low crossing at $348.60 is the next downside target. Closes above the 50-day moving average crossing at $363.70 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is the 50-day moving average crossing at $363.70. Second resistance is the July 21^st high crossing at $375.70. First support is August's low crossing at $348.60. Second support is June's low crossing at $347.00. 

December soybean oil was higher overnight as it consolidates some of last-week's decline. Overnight strength sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when the day session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If December extends the decline off July's high, June's low crossing at 51.98 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at 61.50 are needed to confirm that a short-term low has been posted. First resistance is last-Monday's high crossing at 64.00. Second resistance is the July 29^th high crossing at 65.04. First support is last-Friday's low crossing at 56.42. Second support is June's low crossing at 51.98.      

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October hogs closed up $1.65 at $88.58. 

October hogs closed higher on Friday. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Monday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Multiple closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at $88.34 would confirm that a short-term low has been posted. If October resumes the decline off July's high, June's low crossing at $80.90 is the next downside target. First resistance is August's high crossing at $91.73. Second resistance is July's high crossing at $94.05. First support is last-Tuesday's low crossing at $83.32. Second support is June's low crossing at $80.90. 

October cattle closed up $0.93 at $129.08. 

October cattle closed higher on Friday as it extends the July-August trading range. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If October renews the rally off the July 19^th low, June's high crossing at $130.48 is the next upside target. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at $127.53 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is July's high crossing at $129.93. Second resistance is June's high crossing at $130.48. First support is the August 6^th low crossing at $125.82. Second support is the July 19^th low crossing at $124.05.  

September Feeder cattle closed up $2.60 at $165.50. 

September feeder cattle closed sharply higher on Friday due to weakness in grains and posted a new high for the year. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Monday's session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If September extends the rally off May's low, the 50% retracement level of the 2014-2020-decline on the monthly continuation chart crossing at $174.84 is the next upside target. Closes below the 50-day moving average crossing at $160.79 would confirm that a short-term top has been posted. First resistance is today's high crossing at $165.78. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of the 2014-2020-decline on the monthly continuation chart crossing at $174.84. First support is the 50-day moving average crossing at $160.79. Second support is the July 19^th low crossing at $156.58.   

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September coffee closed lower on Friday as it extended the decline off last-Friday's high. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to slightly higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. Closes above last-Friday's high crossing at $187.35 would signal that a short-term low has been posted. If September renews the decline off July's high, the 50-day moving average crossing at $168.63 is the next downside target. 

December cocoa closed sharply lower on Friday as it consolidated some of the rally off July's low. The low-range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at 25.21 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. If December extends the rally off July's low, weekly resistance on the continuation chart crossing at 27.07 is the next upside target.                        

October sugar closed lower due to profit taking on Friday as it consolidates some of the rally off July's low. The low-range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If October extends the rally off July's low, the February-2017 high on the monthly continuation chart crossing at 21.49 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at 18.97 would signal that a short-term top has been posted.        

December cotton closed slightly higher on Friday. The high-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. Closes below the 20-day moving average crossing at 91.71 would signal that a short-term top has been posted. If December resumes the rally off May's low, weekly resistance on the continuation chart crossing at 97.35 is the next upside target.