Oliver Sloup
VP & Co-Founder
Oliver Sloup
VP & Co-Founder, Blue Line FuturesOliver Sloup is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Blue Line Futures. Originally from Nebraska, Oliver naturally found his niche in the agricultural markets where he helps producers, end-users, and speculators in the space. He started his career as a broker at Lind Waldock’s Chicago Board of Trade office before the company was later purchased by MF Global. Following that experience, Oliver moved to New York City to focus on managed futures. He later joined Bill Baruch at iiTRADER in 2013 to help build out their agricultural division. In 2017, Oliver Co-Founded Blue Line Futures with the goal of providing clients with consistent, reliable, and actionable research. For the last several years, Oliver has also provided regular insight for various news outlets including CNBC, Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, and RFD-TV, among others.
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Livestock Markets Linger Near Recent Highs
Cattle and hog markets find themselves lingering near the top end of the recent trading ranges. Is a breakout looming or has the momentum slowed?
Grain Markets Fail to Find Follow-through, While Other Markets Fly Around
Grain markets had a strong end to last week’s trade but have once again fallen flat. However, other commodities like natural gas and silver continue to fly around in a highly volatile trading environment. Oliver Sloup breaks it down for you.
Ag Markets Surge Higher Into the Weekend
Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action as grain and livestock markets see impressive gains to round out the week. He walks through what’s behind the rally and what to watch heading into next week. Tune in to learn more.
Soybeans in Focus as Markets React Across Assets
Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action with soybeans in focus as broader markets react across asset classes. He walks through the key drivers and what to watch next. Watch the full video to learn more.
Is the lean hog rally running out of gas, or is it just a pause after an impressive run?
Is the lean hog rally running out of gas, or is it just a pause after an impressive run? Feeder Cattle (March) March feeder cattle futures were able to stabilize in yesterday’s trade, defending the low from Friday. Headline risk likely keeps a caution flag in the air for some traders. A break below 355.30-355.50…
Grains Ease on EU Tariff Fears: Cattle Try to Recover
EU tariff fears pressure grains as cattle attempt to find footing. Catch Oliver Sloup with Michelle Rook on Markets Now for today’s market breakdown.
Grains Start the Shortened Week Under Pressure
Grain markets had an impressive end to last weeks trade, but are seeing weakness amidst pressure in some outside markets
Grains Pop, Cattle Drop
Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: Grains were able to firm into the end of the week, while cattle futures got hit hard.
Lean Hogs Breakout!
Lean hogs have been powering forward for the last month, with the defferds leading the way. Yesterday, the February contract joined the party. How much more upside is left?
Grains Hold Ground and Cattle Retreat
Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: It was a bit of a role reversal in today’s trade, with weakness in cattle and strength in grains. Lean hogs held support earlier in the week and were able to mark new highs for the move in today’s trade. How much more upside is left?
Grains Gain Ground in the Early Morning Trade. Will it Last?
Grain markets find their footing. If you’re looking for additional relief from these prices, these are the levels you need to keep an eye on.
Grain Continued to Bleed Lower Overnight
Grain markets continued to bleed lower overnight. Where’s the support? Is there any?
A Sea of Red Post WASDE
Oliver Sloup discusses: Grain markets got schlacked on Monday, following an extraordinarily bearish report, particularly for corn. More downside to come? Tune in to learn more.
Markets Await New News from the USDA
Grain markets, traders, hedgers, and others are anxiously awaiting new news from the USDA. Will the data help spur a rally, or trigger a selloff? Oliver Sloup joins RFD-TV to break it down, tune in to learn more!
Grains Gain Ground Ahead of WASDE
Grain markets firm ahead of today’s highly anticipated USDA report. Can the market see a repeat of last year, which was the start of a bigger rally?
Is a Bigger Rally in Livestock Looming?
Cattle and lean hog futures had very constructive trading days on Thursday. Can that translate into a bigger rally to wrap up this week’s trade?
Grain Markets Reverse the Reversal
Oliver Sloup covers grain markets as they come off a sharp reversal, with today’s trade marking a reversal of the reversal. Can the momentum continue from here?
Are Lean Hogs Breaking Out?
Are Lean Hogs Breaking Out? The lean hog chart has been constructive over the last month, and yesterday’s price action puts prices on the doorstep of a possible bigger breakout. Lean Hogs (February) February lean hogs gained back all of the lost ground from last Friday and then some. Like some other commodities, this goes…
Grains Mount an Impressive Rally
Grain markets got hit hard on the first trading day of the year, but as we entered the first full week of trade, the markets found their footing. Oliver Sloup breaks down what comes next.
Grains Bounce Back from Friday’s Weakness Ft. Oliver Sloup
The first trading day of the year put pressure on grain prices, but that has turned as we enter the first full week of the year. Oliver Sloup joined RFD-TV to break it down for you.Â
Grains Grind Higher into Christmas
Grain markets are firm in the early morning trade, can the Santa Claus rally continue?
Corn futures revisit the 200-day moving average. Another failure or a breakout?
Media Corn futures revisit the 200-day moving average. Another failure or a breakout? Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Grain futures worked higher to start the week with corn knocking on the door of a breakout above the 200-day moving average. Soybeans and wheat found relief and livestock saw upward momentum too. Tune in…
Grain Futures Gain Ground to Start the Shortened Holiday Week
Grain Futures Gain Ground to Start the Shortened Holiday Week Corn futures are back at the top end of the recent range. Can the Bulls stage a Santa Claus rally to round out the year? Corn Technicals (March)March corn futures are marching higher to start the shortened holiday week, with prices right back at the…
Grains in Limbo Into the End of the Week
Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all little changed in the early morning trade. Can the markets find their footing into the weekend?
Corn Futures Find Their Footing
Corn futures were able to stage an impressive recovery yesterday, can the momentum continue, or will the relief rally fizzle out against resistance?
Grain Markets Struggle To Find Their Footing
Grain Markets Struggle To Find Their Footing Grain markets continued to trade lower on Tuesday. This leaves prices lingering near some important price pockets at midweek. Corn Technicals (March)March corn futures are treading water in the early morning trade as prices cling to the 100-day moving average. 434 1/2-436 remains intact as “the last line…
The Daily Grind
Grain futures are grinding lower yet again, with wheat leading the way. How much more downside is left into the end of the year?
Grain Markets Continue to Drift Lower
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Grain markets saw some chart damage on Friday which led to additional weakness to start this week’s trade. Where’s the support? Tune in for more.
Grain Markets Retreat After Support Gives Way
Media Grain Markets Retreat After Support Gives Way Oliver Sloup joins RFD-TV for another market update, Corn, soybeans, and wheat are trading below technical support, where are the next support levels to keep an eye on? Tune in to find out more!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR1e7lNNQ0E Enjoy the benefits of Blue Line Futures Open an account with…
A Mixed Morning for Grain Markets
A Mixed Morning for Grain Markets Soybean futures are out above significant resistance in the early morning trade, will the strength last into the weekend or will the rally fizzle out? Soybeans Technicals (January)Soybeans are attempting to gain some ground back to start the week, following Friday’s beatdown. That pocket from 1081-1087 will be the…
Grains Under Pressure, Leaving Prices at Inflection Points to Start Next Week’s Trade
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Corn soybeans and wheat were all lower on the day and week. Will technical support hold, or will it giveaway and open the door for additional downside risk? Tune in for more.
Grains Grind Lower Overnight
Grains Grind Lower Overnight Grain markets saw minor gains in yesterday’s trade, but that has been walked back with prices for corn, beans, and wheat at the low end of range for this week’s trade.  Corn Technicals (March)What more is there to say about this market that hasn’t been said? We remain near the…
Lean Hogs are Knocking on the Door of a Technical Breakout
Lean Hogs are Knocking on the Door of a Technical Breakout Lean hog futures are bumping up against significant resistance. Can the market chew through and close above resistance? Lean Hogs (February) February lean hog futures made a push back to the 50-day moving average yesterday, but stalled out right at it. If the Bulls…
Did the USDA Set Corn Prices Up For a Santa Claus Rally?
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Today’s WASDE report gave corn a leg higher, with prices back at the top end of the range and knocking on the door of a technical breakout. Can the momentum continue, or will prices fall flat again? Tune in for more.
Grains Linger Near Significant Technical Levels Ahead of Today’s WASDE Report
Corn has coiled up into a narrow range, waiting for new news to spring it out of its range. Soybeans test prior breakout points
Soybeans Break to Six-Week Lows Ahead of Tomorrow’s WASDE Report
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: A bearish head and shoulders pattern has been developing and confirming over the last several sessions, taking soybean futures to 6 week lows ahead of tomorrow’s WASDE report. What are the levels to watch for going forward? Tune in for more.
Beans Remain Under Pressure to Start the Week
Soybeans have been forming what some analysts are referring to as a textbook Head and Shoulders formation. Is more downside coming, or will tomorrow’s WASDE report help the market find it’s footing?
Soybeans Breakdown and Cattle Breakout!
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: a bearish head and shoulders pattern has been developing in soybeans over the last two weeks, signaling caution ahead. Cattle futures ripped back higher, erasing roughly half of their recent two-week losses. Tune in for more.
Grain Markets Mixed in Thursday Morning’s Trade
Corn, soybeans, and wheat have traded on both sides of unchanged in the overnight session, as lack of new news keeps a choppy trade environment intact.
Corn and Wheat Reverse and Soybeans are Hanging on by a Thread
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: yesterday’s optimism in corn and wheat gave way to today’s disappointment as prices retreated. Soybeans closed lower for the third consecutive day and are hanging on the edge of a significant inflection point.
Corn and Wheat Retreat After Yesterday’s Push Higher
Corn and wheat futures had an impressive trading session on Tuesday, but prices have so far fallen flat against resistance.
A Mixed Morning for Grain Markets
Grain markets were softer to start the week as technical resistance was well defended. Prices are mostly mixed this morning as technicals remain in focus.
Grain Markets Fizzle Out Against Key Resistance
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: grain markets fizzle out against key resistance. Can they regroup and make another run higher?
Grain Rally Hits Pause as Markets Search for Direction
Grain markets had an impressive trade last week, but that momentum has stalled as technical resistance holds firm to start this week’s trade. Oliver Sloup breaks down the latest information on RFD-TV, tune in!
Is the Low in for Cattle?
Cattle futures started last week’s trade locked limit lower, but firmed and posted gains for the week on Friday. Is the low in?
Grain Markets Surprise on Wednesday. Can the Rally Continue?
Grain Markets Surprise on Wednesday. Can the Rally Continue? Grain markets were quiet to start the week but came alive unexpectedly, on Wednesday. Can that momentum continue into today’s abbreviated session?  Gains, Livestock, and Lumber will close at 12:05 p.m. CT Wheat Technicals (March)March Chicago wheat futures have been attempting to carve out a…
A Surprise Rally in Ag Markets Ahead of Thanksgiving!
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: grain and livestock markets came alive in today’s trade, counter to what many traders may have been expecting. Can the rallies continue when we come back to work on Friday?
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