Why Did Cheap Lumber Become a National Security Issue?Lumber prices have entered a structurally elevated regime, driven by the convergence of trade policy, industrial capacity constraints, and emerging technological demand. The U.S. administration's imposition of Section 232 tariffs - 10% on softwood lumber and up to 25% on wood products like cabinets
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A review of multiple markets6.17. 25 an important change in oil to check out. we'll have to wait for some changes on gold to decide its direction.... it's not far below the high but it's not trading well... and I have some concern that the market could wash and rinse buyers and sellers.... so there needs to be more clarity
Momentum Trading Strategies Across AssetsMomentum trading is a strategy that seeks to capitalize on the continuation of existing trends in asset prices. By identifying and following assets exhibiting strong recent performance—either upward or downward—traders aim to profit from the persistence of these price movements.
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A representation of what an asset is worth today and what the market thinks it will be worth in the future.
Displays a symbol's price movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.
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The nearest expiration date for Bloomberg Softs Futures is Sep 25, 2026.
Traders prefer to sell futures contracts when they've already made money on the investment, but still have plenty of time left before the expiration date. Thus, many consider it a good option to sell Bloomberg Softs Futures before Sep 25, 2026.