Labor Day Holiday Schedule
08/29/2025

Labor Day Holiday Schedule

We will be out of the office on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Some markets open on Sunday night (as usual) and trade an abbreviated session (close early) on Monday, but trading volume is expected to be extremely thin. If you need assistance, the 24-hour StoneX desk is available at 312-706-7272.

C Carley Garner
Don't trade futures or options, but want access to the DeCarley Perspective?
08/27/2025

Don't trade futures or options, but want access to the DeCarley Perspective?

We strive to provide straight-to-the-point and honest market commentary, even if our opinions ruffle feathers. The DeCarley Perspective, written by commodity market analyst Carley Garner, offers a refreshing and comprehensive perspective on the financial and commodity markets. For decades, the DeCarley Perspective, a commodity trading newsletter written by Carley Garner, was available exclusively to DeCarley Trading brokerage clients and trial subscribers. However, many of our followers don't necessarily trade futures and options or live in a part of the world that prevents them from doing business with us, such as Canada. Thus, we are introducing a subscription-based model to access our market analysis, chart work, insights, and even trading recommendations.

C Carley Garner
06/16/2025

Juneteenth Holiday Schedule

For all intents and purposes, the US Futures Markets will be closed on Thursday, the 19th, in observation of Juneteenth. For all intents and purposes, the US Futures Markets will be closed on Thursday, the 19th, in observation of Juneteenth.

C Carley Garner
Futures markets will close early on Tuesday and will be closed entirely on Wednesday.
12/23/2024

Futures markets will close early on Tuesday and will be closed entirely on Wednesday.

We will be out of the office on Tuesday, December 24th, after noon Central and all of Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day. We will be in the office on Thursday and Friday. We will be out of the office on Tuesday, December 24th, after noon Central and all of Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas Day. We will be in the office on Thursday and Friday.

C Carley Garner
Thanksgiving Trading Schedule
11/26/2024

Thanksgiving Trading Schedule

We will be out of the office on Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will be in the office on Friday while the markets are open, but we encourage all of you to keep your screens off and focus on friends and family. The futures markets will be closed on Thursday and most of Friday.

C Carley Garner
 ELECTION RISK REDUCTION AND DAY TRADING MARGIN CHANGES 
10/31/2024

ELECTION RISK REDUCTION AND DAY TRADING MARGIN CHANGES 

We encourage clients to strongly consider lightening their risk and margin load for next week's election. While we can't predict or control the outcome, or more importantly, how the market reacts to the outcome, we can control which positions are open going into Tuesday. For those of you trading large quantities in high concentration, it is probably a good idea to have hedges (maybe long options or micro futures). If you are unsure of whether your portfolio is too aggressive, please reach out to us for help. We encourage clients to strongly consider lightening their risk and margin load for next week's election. While we can't predict or control the outcome, or more importantly, how the market reacts to the outcome, we can control which positions are open going into Tuesday. For those of you trading large quantities in high concentration, it is probably a good idea to have hedges (maybe long options or micro futures). If you are unsure of whether your portfolio is too aggressive,…

C Carley Garner
07/01/2024

Independence Day Trading Schedule 2024

For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur.

C Carley Garner
06/13/2024

Juneteenth Holiday Schedule 2024

For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur. For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur.

C Carley Garner
Good Friday Schedule 2024
03/28/2024

Good Friday Schedule 2024

For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Friday, March 29th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office tomorrow but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur.

C Carley Garner
02/06/2024

Presidents' Day Trading Schedule

For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Monday, February 19th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur. For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Monday, February 19th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur.

C Carley Garner
01/09/2024

MLK Holiday Schedule 2024

For all intents and purposes, the futures markets will be closed on Monday, January 15th. Accordingly, we will be out of the office on this day but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur.

C Carley Garner
Christmas and New Year Trading Schedule.
12/14/2023

Christmas and New Year Trading Schedule.

The futures markets will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday and again on January 1st for New Year's Day. Accordingly, we will be out of the office but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with family and friends! The futures markets will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday and again on January 1st for New Year's Day. Accordingly, we will be out of the office but will be available by email and text message (numbers below) should an emergency occur. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with family and friends!

C Carley Garner
DeCarley Newsletter Hiatus through the New Year.
11/30/2023

DeCarley Newsletter Hiatus through the New Year.

Over the years we have determined that the holiday season (late November through the New Year) is ripe for chaotic markets. Light volume can contribute to volatility and irrational pricing; thus, we believe "less is more". We encourage traders to take it easy and we go on a newsletter hiatus. If we see an extraordinary opportunity or story, we will send communication but otherwise, you can expect us to be relatively quiet. DECARLEY NEWSLETTERS WILL MOSTLY BE ON HIATUS THROUGH THE NEW YEAR

C Carley Garner