The Futures Playbook

A futures desk that publishes every pick and grades it, losses included. Weekly scorecard below.

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Most futures accounts show you the winners and quietly bury the losers.

We don't. Every pick we publish gets graded — win or loss — and the full scorecard goes out every Sunday.

Here's exactly how the grading works 🧵

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ISM Services PMI actual 54.9 vs forecast 55

The services sector expansion slowed slightly in September.

The key economic release that moved futures most today was ___.

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General research, not trading advice.

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PCVX lead vaccine candidate achieves phase-3 success

PCVX's experimental vaccine met all main goals in its final clinical trial, a key step for market approval.

Today's full market brief is free — link in bio.
General research, not trading advice.

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JPY Consumer Confidence printed 35.4 vs 35.3 expected

Japanese consumer sentiment in September was slightly better than the consensus forecast.

Today's full market brief is free — link in bio.
General research, not trading advice.

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The graded week, Sep 28–Oct 4: 9 picks, 1 win, 2 losses, net −0.13R (hypothetical).

Every pick, losses included. CFTC Rule 4.41 statement on the image.

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Volatility (VIX) fell 1.06 points

The S&P 500 volatility index (VIX) declined 1.06 points, showing reduced implied market swings.

The 10-year Treasury yield rising 4.3 basis points was ___.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Nike cuts full-year earnings guidance by 50%

Nike significantly lowered its earnings outlook for the current fiscal year by half, citing major margin pressure.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Eurozone Sep YoY Inflation 3.8% vs 3.6% expected

Eurozone annual inflation in September came in higher than analysts predicted.

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General research, not trading advice.

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@ewarren Why would the rich pay not meant for them?

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ISM Manufacturing Employment printed 52.7 vs 51.5 forecast

Manufacturing employment data for September exceeded expectations, while overall PMI slightly missed.

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General research, not trading advice.

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SGP acquires manufacturing for lead Phase 3 IOL program.

The small-cap biotech bought a subsidiary to secure supply for its crucial clinical trial.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Eurozone Unemployment Rate 6.2% vs 5.7% forecast.

Eurozone jobless figures in August were higher than consensus estimates.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Atlanta Fed GDPNow 3.7% vs 5.0% forecast

The Q3 GDP forecast from the Atlanta Fed saw a notable revision lower.

The most significant economic data release today was the ___.

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General research, not trading advice.

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DBVTF files BLA for VIASKIN Peanut post-Phase 3 success

The Biologics License Application follows positive Phase 3 study results for VIASKIN Peanut in children.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Crude Oil (CL) down 4.8% in 24 hours

Crude oil futures showed a notable drop over the past day. This was the largest move among key commodities.

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General research, not trading advice.

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Every pick the desk publishes is graded afterward, losses included.

Free weekly graded email, or free trial: 3 full trading sessions — link in bio.

General research, not trading advice.

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What moved futures today, Mon Sep 29: Crude oil futures declined by 3.9%.

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Did the consumer confidence print or the job openings print stand out more for you today?

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CL -3.8% leads the 24-hour board

Dealer gamma: NQ dampening · ES amplifying · YM amplifying · RTY amplifying. VIX 16.03.

The move that surprised me most today was ___.

Free trial: 3 full trading sessions. Link in bio.
General research, not trading advice.

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