Bill Baruch
President & Founder
Bill Baruch
President & Founder, Blue Line FuturesBill Baruch is the founder and President of Blue Line Futures. He is also the founder and CIO of Blue Line Capital, an investment advisor, and Blue Creek Capital Management, a commodity trading advisor, located in Chicago, IL. Bill has extensive experience in the financial industry as an advisor, trader, and manager. He began his career as an investment banking analyst but quickly transitioned to the fast-paced world of commodity trading in 2007. He started as a Market Strategist at Lind Waldock’s Chicago Board of Trade office. Lind Waldock was purchased by MF Global, and he began running his own trade desk there in 2009. In 2011, he took on the role of Chief Market Strategist at iiTRADER, before launching Blue Line Futures in 2017, Blue Line Capital in 2019, and Blue Creek Capital Management in 2020.
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Cyclicals Lead as Tech Lags Ahead of Jobs Report and Tariff Ruling
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Crude Drifts Higher as Geopolitical Risk Offsets Weak Cash Markets
Crude Oil is drifting higher this morning as geopolitical risk and OPEC+ production growth slowing are helping to lift contracts. December production figures came in flat MoM from OPEC. Venezuelan production dropped 14% to 830k bpd, with the overall group reporting 29,000k bpd. Venezuela’s sharp decline was offset by increases in Iraq. Cash crude is very…
E-mini S&P Probes 7000 Before Reverting Amid Policy Headlines
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Crude Whipsaws on Venezuela Headlines as Volatility Surges
Crude Oil finished lower yesterday after reaching the 50-Day moving average, prompting some profit-taking. Later in the day, President Trump tweeted regarding “Venezuela turning over 30-50 million barrels of high-quality oil,” triggering a wave of fear selling. Headline-driven moves can be useful in pushing prices away from fundamental equilibrium, but when they also trigger systematic/technical…
Fresh Record Close, but Breakout Needs Broader Tech Participation
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Financials Lead Early-Week Strength as Indices Consolidate Near Highs
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Futures Stabilize as Volume Returns Heading Into the New Year
E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6900.50, up 8.00 on Friday and down 78.75 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,385.25, down 71.59 on Friday and 478.00 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures are pointing higher ahead of the…
Crude Reacts to Venezuela Shock as China Becomes the Key Risk Variable
US Special Forces moved to strike in Venezuela on Saturday in a blitz that left much of the world stunned. I had written a few weeks ago that a full-scale invasion of Venezuela seemed unlikely. I never once considered a late night Snatch-and-Grab of Maduro was a possibility. It was pretty shocking move, but fairly…
Crude Sells Off as Russia–Ukraine Peace Hopes Reduce War Premium
Futures are sharply lower today on a reduction in war-premium (Russia – Ukraine). This weekend, President Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Trump to discuss a 20-Point Peace Plan to end the war. The meeting has caused selling into the weekend as traders brace for optimistic headlines on an ending of the war. We…
S&P Futures Push Higher as Key Resistance Turns to Support
E-mini S&P (June) / E-mini NQ (June) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6982.50, up 21.50 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,880.50, up 68.25 E-mini S&P futures gained ground on the Christmas Eve holiday session, with broad sector leadership. The best-performing were staples and then utilities, but financials, healthcare, and industrials were not far…
Santa Rally Presses On as S&P Tests Major Four-Star Resistance
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E-mini S&P Tests Breakout as Markets Digest Heavy Data Slate
E-mini S&P Tests Breakout as Markets Digest Heavy Data Slate The AI data center debt dilemma: Here’s what you need to know Watch Here! E-mini S&P (June) / E-mini NQ (June) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6038.50, up 51.25 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 21,956.00, down 212.25 The Federal Reserve concludes its policy meeting at…
Crude Firms Above Support as Geopolitical Risk Lifts Cracks and Spreads
Crude Firms Above Support as Geopolitical Risk Lifts Cracks and Spreads Crude was higher yesterday on increased geopolitical risk premia as Venezuelan tankers continue to be targeted, and Russian Oil assets continue to be struck. Russian refinery runs from Dec. 11-17 were down 190k bpd WoW, largely due to outages at the major Yaroslavl refinery.…
Geopolitical Risk Fuels Crude Rebound, but Key Resistance Comes Into Play
Crude is higher after a brutal week of price action as geopolitical risk gets priced into the futures market. The U.S. announced the intention to seize three more Venezuelan tankers while Sweden boarded Russian tankers in the Baltic. Sanctions and their enforcement have historically been battles reserved for lawyers and international courtrooms. This newfound tactic…
AI Rout Deepens as E-mini Futures Test Critical Support Ahead of CPI
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Rotation Watch: Tech Firms as S&P and NQ Defend Support
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Tech Drags Futures Lower as Indices Test Key Support Ahead of Data Deluge
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6881.00, down 9.50 NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,342.75, down 126.75 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures carried Friday’s weakness into Monday. Despite Sunday night strength, the tape was slammed on the opening bell, with tech being the…
After a Tech Selloff, Indices Look to Hold the Line at Major Support
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6830.75, down 76.50 NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,213.50, down 500.00 Friday was a tough day for tech. The E-mini NQ lost 1.9%, led by a sharp drop in AVGO after reporting earnings Thursday night. The stock lost…
E-mini S&P Holds Near Highs as Tech Wobbles After AVGO Whipsaw
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Futures Steady After Dovish Fed as ORCL Selloff Hits Tech
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Fed Day: A Hawkish Cut… But How Hawkish?
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Crude Holds 58.25 Ahead of a High-Stakes Fed Day
Monday’s risk-off tone followed through into Monday where crude posted another rough day settling at 58.25, off ~3% from Friday’s close. Saudi Arabia lowered their OSP (“Official Selling Price”) which, thankfully, was met with some large Chinese purchases. Hopefully the large purchase China made yesterday put a floor under the market in the…
E-mini Futures Pull Back Early, Rebound on NVDA-China News Amid Rising Yields
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Silver Jumps 1% as Option Traders Add to Bets! All-Time Highs Ahead?
Silver jumps 1% as option traders add to positions. Phil Streible breaks down what’s driving the move and what levels to watch in today’s Metals Minute—tune in!
Equities Hold Steady as Fed Looms with Key Levels in Focus
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6878.25, up 11.50 on Friday and 18.75 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,732.00, up 109.25 on Friday and 250.00 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures tapped one-month highs on Friday before paring…
E-mini S&P and NQ Struggle for Direction as Russell Hits Record High
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S&P and Nasdaq Hit Highest Levels Since Mid-November
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NQ Pushes Higher as S&P Fights Through Resistance
Bill Baruch buys Applovin, Intuitive Surgical, Sofi, Micron and Vertiv Watch Here! https://youtu.be/nuFUrLKCM_E Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his…
S&P and NQ Pull Back as Data-Heavy Week Begins
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6859.50, up 31.50 on Friday and 239.25 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,482.00, up 179.75 on Friday and 1,176.50 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures are battling a Thanksgiving holiday hangover. This is completely understandable…
S&P and NQ Extend Rally Into Holiday Session
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6828.00, up 46.50 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,302.25, up 216.75 The rally continued through Wednesday, with the E-mini S&P adding 0.69% and the E-mini NQ +0.86%. Price action held well through the Thanksgiving holiday hours before CME futures and options were halted…
S&P and NQ Push Through Resistance Ahead of Key PCE Data
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6781.50, up 60.25 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,085.50, up 137.25 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures pulled back sharply on the open as indices searched for leadership amid news that Google’s TPUs are gaining more traction. There was a…
Mega-Cap Momentum Drives a Sharp Snapback Rally
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Historic Reversal: Fed Rhetoric Wipes Out NVDA Momentum
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NVDA Ignites the Tape — Now the Market Must Stick the Landing
NVDA Ignites the Tape — Now the Market Must Stick the Landing E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6661.50, up 21.75 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 24,721.75, up 126.00 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ traded constructively yesterday, with higher lows than Tuesday and higher lows intraday…
S&P and NQ Struggle to Hold Bounces Before NVDA
S&P and NQ Struggle to Hold Bounces Before NVDA https://youtu.be/Jo-veNI_QMo Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his Twitter (X), LinkedIn,…
Markets on Edge: Will NVDA and the Fed Tip the Scales?
Markets on Edge: Will NVDA and the Fed Tip the Scales? E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6692.00, down 63.25 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 24,879.00, down 215.00 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures failed to hold early rally attempts yesterday, allowing sellers to take the wheel. Although price…
S&P/NQ Pull Back Ahead of NVDA’s Big Week
S&P/NQ Pull Back Ahead of NVDA’s Big Week E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6755.25, down 4.75 on Friday and up 1.50 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,094.00, down 0.75 on Friday and 72.25 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini…
Crude Extends Selloff After OPEC Revision — Eyes on EIA Report for Rebound Potential
Crude Extends Selloff After OPEC Revision — Eyes on EIA Report for Rebound Potential WTI Crude oil moved sharply lower yesterday, breaking three support lines with ease to settle below most major support. Crude’s sharp move came after OPEC revised US production levels higher, pushing their estimated Q3 balance into a surplus. The weaker projection…
Indices Consolidate Gains — Key Support Tests in Play for S&P and NQ
Indices Consolidate Gains — Key Support Tests in Play for S&P and NQ https://youtu.be/pndshvKj2YM Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to…
Tech Strength Lifts S&P — Eyes on 6900 as Fed Speak Looms
Tech Strength Lifts S&P — Eyes on 6900 as Fed Speak Looms https://youtu.be/N7unuh54aqA Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his…
Equities Surge as Shutdown Bill Clears Senate and Market Sentiment Rebounds
Equities Surge as Shutdown Bill Clears Senate and Market Sentiment Rebounds E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6856.75, up 103.00 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,714.50, up 548.25 The Senate passed a temporary funding bill to keep most of the government open through January 30th, and…
Equities Rebound as Shutdown Breakthrough Sparks Bullish Momentum
Equities Rebound as Shutdown Breakthrough Sparks Bullish Momentum E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6753.75, up 6.25 on Friday and down 120.25 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,166.25, down 78 on Friday and 837.75 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini…
Shutdown Strains Markets as Buyers Eye Relief Rally Potential
Shutdown Strains Markets as Buyers Eye Relief Rally Potential E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6747.50, down 77.75 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,244.25, down 502.00 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures were hit with steady selling through much of the session yesterday. The government shutdown…
Tech-Led Selloff Tests Key Support Ahead of ISM & Trump Speech
E-mini S&P futures could not find traction late yesterday as tech and the E-mini NQ set new lows into the close. The wave of risk-off continued into 8:00 pm CT last night, when the 50% retracement back to the October 10th low was tested.
E-mini S&P and NQ Press Higher as Tech Earnings Shine, Fed Tone Tempers Enthusiasm
E-mini S&P and NQ Press Higher as Tech Earnings Shine, Fed Tone Tempers Enthusiasm E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6874.00, up 18.50 on Friday and 47.00 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 26,004.00, up 121.25 on Friday and 494.75 on the week…
E-mini S&P and NQ Slip as Powell Tempers December Rate Cut Expectations
E-mini S&P and NQ Slip as Powell Tempers December Rate Cut Expectations https://youtu.be/oDan2hDUWxM Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his…
E-mini S&P and NQ Hold Firm Ahead of Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25bps at 1:00 pm CT, and Fed Chair Powell begins his press conference at 1:30 pm CT.
E-mini S&P and NQ Extend Gains on US-China Truce Ahead of Fed Decision
E-mini S&P (December) / E-mini NQ (December) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6827.00, up 52.00 on Friday and 124.50 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,509.25, up 255.25 on Friday and 522.75 on the week E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures gapped higher last night on news of…
E-mini S&P and NQ Rebound After Selloff Sparked by China Export Curbs and Russian Oil Sanctions
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E-mini S&P and NQ Surge Toward Record Highs on Strong Tech and Earnings Boost
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