This Week in Trend – 26 July 2024: “Haul Away, Boys, the Market’s Rolling”
Trend Followers Face Another Volatile Week
Trend followers encountered another challenging week as the Trend Barometer showed a slight improvement to 36, yet still reflected moderately weak conditions. The SG Trend Index faced a significant decline with a month-to-date performance of -3.36%, highlighting the difficult trading environment.
This week was characterized by diverse movements across various asset classes, driven by market volatility and reactions to evolving economic data. The modest increase in the VIX Index emphasized the persistent uncertainty in the markets, suggesting potential for new trends to emerge.
Key asset class movements this week included notable increases in rough rice, soybean meal, and cocoa, while natural gas, soybean oil, and silver saw significant declines. Among the top price movers, rough rice surged by 6.92%, soybean meal rose by 5.12%, and cocoa increased by 4.72%. On the downside, natural gas declined by 5.86%, soybean oil by 5.78%, and silver by 4.19%.
Overall, trend followers may find this week’s developments a test of their strategies, necessitating careful monitoring and potential adjustments to capitalize on the changing market conditions. The current environment emphasizes the importance of staying adaptable and informed in navigating the futures markets.
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