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Oliver Sloup

Oliver Sloup

Oliver Sloup is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Blue Line Futures, a leading futures and commodities brokerage firm located at the Chicago Board of Trade. Blue Line Futures' mission is to put the customer first, and that means bringing YOU the best customer service, consistent and reliable research, and state of the art technology. Oliver has been a guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, RFD-TV, among others. Oliver has been quoted in multiple print news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. Oliver has over a decade of trading experience. Prior to Blue Line Futures, Oliver worked as the Director of Managed Futures at another Chicago based brokerage firm.

Most Recent Stories

Grain Markets Get Hit Hard

Grain markets get hit hard on last night’s open, but have battled back and stabilized some into the early morning trade. These are the levels to keep an eye on into tomorrow’s WASDE report

Grain Markets Remain Contained Within Technical Support and Resistance

A sideways trade in soybeans has been present for the better part of the last month, with a rangebound trade in corn starting to develop. These are the levels to keep an eye on into this week’s USDA...

Grain and Livestock Technical Levels in Focus to Start the Week

Grain markets have settled into a range here while cattle markets try to find the strength to keep the rally alive. Tune in as Oliver Sloup brings you the latest information on RFD-TV!

Cattle Futures Post New Contract Highs

The cattle rally continued on Wednesday, with live cattle contracts posting new contract highs and feeder cattle futures within arm’s reach. How much more upside is left?

Grains Retreat From a Strong End of the Month

Grain markets finished March on higher ground, but are retreating this morning as recent peace headlines. The last few weeks have played out like The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Is this time different?

Corn & Soybeans Rally on USDA Report — Bulls Need This Key Level Next! 🌽📊

Grain markets finished the month strong after the USDA’s Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions Report pushed prices higher. Oliver Sloup breaks down the big moves in May and December corn, the crucial...

Grain Markets Brace for the Stocks and Acreage Report

Grain markets are mixed in the early morning trade as traders gear up for the last trading day of the month, quarter, and one of the more important USDA reports of the year.

Traders gear up for one of the biggest USDA reports of the year.

Traders are gearing up for the end of the month and end of the quarter, which comes along with one of the biggest reports of the year. Here’s 20 years of historical data and levels to watch

Can Cattle Finish the Week on a High Note?

Cattle futures were able to shrug off the outside markets yesterday, can they do it again today? Lean hogs held firm after defending significant support earlier in the week. Can it continue?

Grain Markets are on the Chopping Block

Grain markets chop around as traders digest news and position ahead of the quarterly report next week.

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