Skill: wdm1136/test202603131551 (version 1.0.0)

--- name: commodities-quote description: Retrieve real-time commodity price quotes using Octagon MCP. Use when checking current commodity prices, analyzing day ranges, comparing to moving averages, and tracking precious metals, energy, and agricultural commodity prices. --- # Commodities Quote Retrieve real-time price quotes for commodities including precious metals, energy, and agricultural products using the Octagon MCP server. ## Prerequisites Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See [references/mcp-setup.md](references/mcp-setup.md) for installation instructions. ## Workflow ### 1. Identify the Commodity Determine the commodity symbol you want to quote: - **GCUSD**: Gold - **SIUSD**: Silver - **CLUSD**: Crude Oil - **NGUSD**: Natural Gas - etc. ### 2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP Use the `octagon-agent` tool with a natural language prompt: ``` Retrieve the real-time price quote for <SYMBOL>. ``` **MCP Call Format:** ```json { "server": "octagon-mcp", "toolName": "octagon-agent", "arguments": { "prompt": "Retrieve the real-time price quote for GCUSD." } } ``` ### 3. Expected Output The agent returns comprehensive quote data: | Metric | Value | |--------|-------| | Current Price | $4,864.20 | | Change | +$211.60 (+4.55%) | | Day Low | $4,690.20 | | Day High | $4,871.00 | | 50-Day Avg | $4,559.45 | | 200-Day Avg | $3,888.90 | | Year Low | $2,837.40 | | Year High | $5,626.80 | | Trading Volume | 18,846 | | Previous Close | $4,652.60 | **Data Sources**: octagon-stock-data-agent ### 4. Interpret Results See [references/interpreting-results.md](references/interpreting-results.md) for guidance on: - Analyzing price movements - Understanding range positions - Using moving averages - Evaluating volume ## Example Queries **Gold Quote:** ``` Retrieve the real-time price quote for GCUSD. ``` **Silver Quote:** ``` Get the current price for silver (SIUSD). ``` **Crude Oil:** ``` What is the current price of crude oil (CLUSD)? ``` **Natural Gas:** ``` Get the real-time quote for natural gas (NGUSD). ``` **Multiple Commodities:** ``` Compare current prices for gold, silver, and platinum. ``` ## Common Commodity Symbols ### Precious Metals | Symbol | Commodity | |--------|-----------| | GCUSD | Gold | | SIUSD | Silver | | PLUSD | Platinum | | PAUSD | Palladium | ### Energy | Symbol | Commodity | |--------|-----------| | CLUSD | Crude Oil (WTI) | | BZUSD | Brent Crude | | NGUSD | Natural Gas | | HOUSD | Heating Oil | | RBUSD | Gasoline (RBOB) | ### Base Metals | Symbol | Commodity | |--------|-----------| | HGUSD | Copper | | ALUSD | Aluminum | | ZNUSD | Zinc | | NIUSD | Nickel | ### Agricultural | Symbol | Commodity | |--------|-----------| | ZCUSD | Corn | | ZSUSD | Soybeans | | ZWUSD | Wheat | | KCUSD | Coffee | | SBUSD | Sugar | | CTUSD | Cotton | ## Understanding Quote Data ### Price Components | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | Current Price | Latest traded price | | Change | Dollar change from prior close | | Change % | Percentage change | | Previous Close | Prior session close | ### Range Data | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | Day Low | Lowest price today | | Day High | Highest price today | | Year Low | 52-week low | | Year High | 52-week high | ### Technical Indicators | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | 50-Day Avg | 50-day moving average | | 200-Day Avg | 200-day moving average | | Volume | Contracts/units traded | ## Price Analysis ### Day Range Position ``` Position = (Current - Day Low) / (Day High - Day Low) × 100% ``` ### Example From GCUSD data: - Current: $4,864.20 - Day Low: $4,690.20 - Day High: $4,871.00 - Position: (4,864.20 - 4,690.20) / (4,871.00 - 4,690.20) = 96.2% **Interpretation**: Trading near the high of the day (bullish). ### 52-Week Range Position ``` Position = (Current - Year Low) / (Year High - Year Low) × 100% ``` ### Example From GCUSD data: - Current: $4,864.20 - Year Low: $2,837.40 - Year High: $5,626.80 - Position: (4,864.20 - 2,837.40) / (5,626.80 - 2,837.40) = 72.6% **Interpretation**: Upper portion of 52-week range. ## Moving Average Analysis ### Price vs. Moving Averages | Condition | Interpretation | |-----------|----------------| | Price > 50-day > 200-day | Strong uptrend | | Price > 200-day > 50-day | Recovery mode | | Price < 200-day < 50-day | Starting downtrend | | Price < 50-day < 200-day | Strong downtrend | ### Example From GCUSD data: - Price: $4,864.20 - 50-Day: $4,559.45 - 200-Day: $3,888.90 - Pattern: Price > 50-Day > 200-Day **Interpretation**: Strong uptrend confirmed by moving averages. ### Golden/Death Cross | Signal | Condition | Meaning | |--------|-----------|---------| | Golden Cross | 50-day crosses above 200-day | Bullish | | Death Cross | 50-day crosses below 200-day | Bearish | ## Volume Analysis ### Volume Context | Volume Level | Interpretation | |--------------|----------------| | Above average | High interest | | Average | Normal trading | | Below average | Low interest | | Spike | Significant event | ### Volume-Price Relationship | Combination | Meaning | |-------------|---------| | High volume + price up | Strong buying | | High volume + price down | Strong selling | | Low volume + price up | Weak rally | | Low volume + price down | Weak decline | ## Commodity-Specific Factors ### Gold (GCUSD) | Driver | Impact | |--------|--------| | Dollar strength | Inverse relationship | | Interest rates | Higher rates = lower gold | | Inflation | Hedge demand | | Geopolitics | Safe haven flows | ### Crude Oil (CLUSD) | Driver | Impact | |--------|--------| | OPEC decisions | Supply impact | | Economic growth | Demand driver | | Inventory data | Weekly catalyst | | Geopolitics | Supply risk | ### Natural Gas (NGUSD) | Driver | Impact | |--------|--------| | Weather | Heating/cooling demand | | Storage levels | Supply indicator | | Production | Shale output | | LNG exports | Demand shift | ## Common Use Cases ### Price Check ``` What is gold trading at right now? ``` ### Trend Analysis ``` Is crude oil above or below its 200-day average? ``` ### Range Analysis ``` Where is silver relative to its 52-week range? ``` ### Momentum Check ``` Is natural gas showing strength today? ``` ### Comparison ``` Compare precious metals prices today. ``` ## Analysis Tips 1. **Check the trend**: Price vs. moving averages. 2. **Note the range**: Day range and 52-week range positions. 3. **Consider volume**: Confirms or contradicts price move. 4. **Watch the change %**: Context for daily move. 5. **Compare to peers**: Gold vs. silver, WTI vs. Brent. 6. **Know the drivers**: Fundamental factors for each commodity. ## Integration with Other Skills | Skill | Combined Use | |-------|--------------| | commodities-list | Context on commodity markets | | stock-historical-index | Broader market context | | stock-price-change | Compare to equity performance | | sector-performance-snapshot | Energy sector context |


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