Peter Mooses

About the Author

Peter Mooses is a commodity broker at RJO Futures. He enjoys the analytical aspects of futures trading and appreciates the economic impact that commodities have across all markets. Peter utilizes market analysis and trends to help clients achieve a balance between risk and return, while always keeping their investment objectives top of mind. Follow Peter on Twitter @PMoosesRJO. 

Cocoa Report

Macro Data Controls Market And Cocoa Futures

Peter Mooses
June 18, 2021
Cocoa continues its recent downtrend, a trend which was accelerated after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced that a rate hike would come sooner than expected for the U.S.
Cocoa Futures Update

Confused Cocoa Futures

Peter Mooses
June 4, 2021
Looking at a July cocoa chart, you can see the lack of direction. After a recovery in May, most of the rally has been given back. Recent consolidation has traders confused on cocoa’s next move. 
Cocoa Futures Update

Cocoa Futures: Road To Recovery Or Groundhog Days?

Peter Mooses
May 21, 2021
July cocoa has continued to move lower over the past few sessions. Traders have experienced a choppy few weeks of trading after a small “V” in the chart. Demand is slightly on the rise as more easing occurs in the UK and the U.S. 
Micro Bitcoin Futures

Why Add Micro Bitcoin Futures To Your Portfolio?

Peter Mooses
April 29, 2021
Given all of the uncertainties in the markets and volatility over the past year due to the pandemic, traders should look to diversify and have a well-rounded portfolio. Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, so why not add a piece to your strategy?
Cocoa Futures Update

Short-Term Cocoa Recovery Halted By Continued Demand Issues

Peter Mooses
April 23, 2021
For now, traders should continue to monitor the equity markets, currencies, and macro reports being released to gage how far into the “recovery” we are.
Cocoa Report

Pressure On Cocoa Prices Continues Due To Covid-19 Restrictions

Peter Mooses
April 9, 2021
Lack of demand continues to pull cocoa prices lower. The chart looks bearish, and short-term outlook for demand is bleak.
Cocoa Futures Update

A Possible Reversal In Cocoa Could Be Coming Due To An Increase In Demand

Peter Mooses
March 26, 2021
Fundamentally, cocoa has been one of the hardest hit commodities of late. Adding and removing shutdowns have created volatility in cocoa, and the recent pullback in May cocoa can create opportunities for traders: there’s clear support on the chart and a reversal may be forming.
Cocoa Futures Update

A Year Later: Covid-19, Cocoa, And The Coming Months 

Peter Mooses
March 12, 2021
For cocoa, a global economic recovery and reopening of businesses and events can only help the market. A soft commodity like cocoa is heavily reliant on demand, and demand for cocoa has slowed.
copper

Correction In Copper Or Another Buying Opportunity?

Peter Mooses
March 5, 2021
The recent run-up in this metal may have hit a wall. Is the shorter-term recovery already priced in? Did prices move higher too fast, too soon? Are longs taking profit with a “wait-and-see” approach?
Cocoa Futures Update

Lower Covid-19 Case Numbers Bring Hope To Longer-Term Cocoa Demand Outlook

Peter Mooses
February 26, 2021
Cocoa specifically has been greatly affected by lockdowns. Chocolate companies continue to report weaker data during the pandemic, as consumers have shifted their income towards necessities.