Blogs
Natural Gas and Crude Oil Provide Lessons for Traders and Investors
Dec 03, 2018
In early October it looked like the price of crude oil was heading for triple-digit territory on the back of sanctions on Iran that were coming in early October. At the same time, the price of natural gas futures had been consistently failing on... more
What's New in CQG Desktop Version 3.8
Nov 28, 2018
What's New in CQG Desktop Version 3.7
Nov 08, 2018
Lessons from the Sugar and Coffee Futures Markets
Nov 01, 2018
There are many lessons that we can learn from the price action in commodities markets. Commodities tend to rise to prices where output increases, inventories build, and demand declines. At lofty levels, prices peak and reverse. The most recent... more
Q3 2018 Losers and Winners in Commodities and a Look Ahead to Q4
Oct 01, 2018
The dollar index moved higher by 0.41% in the third quarter of 2018, and commodities prices moved lower, with all six major sectors posting losses. The composite of 29 raw material markets that trade in the U.S. and U.K. gained 7.95% in 2017. In... more
CQG Gateway Release Includes New Features
Sep 21, 2018
There is a gateway release on September 21, 2018. In addition to enhancements and maintenance, this release includes an exciting new feature:
Broker External OrdersOur broker customers have been asking for the ability to enter orders into... more
What's New in CQG Desktop Version 3.6
Sep 12, 2018
Commodities Follow the Dollar Like Obedient Puppies
Sep 04, 2018
The dollar index futures contract hit a high of 103.815 at the beginning of January 2017 after rising from lows of 78.93 in May 2015. The index broke out to the upside on a technical basis when it rose above the October 2005 high at 92.53, and... more
What's New in CQG Desktop Version 3.5
Aug 16, 2018
‘Market Limits’ Page Changes Video
Aug 08, 2018
Watch a quick video overview on changes to the ‘Market Limits’ page.
If you have any questions regarding CAST changes, please call (800) 525-1085 or email the FCM Desk.