Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

1/6/25 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list   Sign Up Now  .  The Cattle Markets were higher today, with the Hogs down more than another dollar. The Fats gained more than a dollar today. February’25 Live Cattle were 1.15 higher today and settled at 195.20. Today’s …

Presidents Clash, Prime Minister Resigns, Saudi Arabia Hikes Prices, and the Weather Remains Cold – Crude Oil

Jim RinaudoGeneral Commentary

The February WTI (CLG25) trading session settled at 73.56 (-0.40) [-0.54%], a high of 74.99, a low of 73.20. Cash price is at 73.94 (+0.84), while open interest for CLG25 is at 310,913. CLG25 settled above its 5 day (72.66), above its 20 day (70.27), above its 50 day (69.41), above its 100 day (69.67), above its 200 day (72.65) …

Grain Spreads: Funds Defend Position

Sean LuskGeneral Commentary

Please join me every Thursday for a free grain webinar at 3pm Central. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts. Sign Up Now Commentary Corn continues to drive higher as managed funds defend their positions on breaks while amassing a sizable net long position. Money managers ended 2024 with a net long in corn futures 228,806 futures & options …

Hogs Make New Low For Recent Down Move   

Ben DiCostanzoGeneral Commentary

For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar will be Tuesday, January 07, 2024, at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who wants to sign up and the link for sign up is below. If you cannot attend live a recording will be sent to your email upon completion of the webinar. …

Walsh Gamma Trader

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

1/6/25 . If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list Sign Up Now . . COMMODITY BUY/SELL COST PER CONTRACT EXPIRATION GRAINS       MAR’25 SOYBEAN OIL BUY 43.00 CALL 0.98 OR $588.00/CONTRACT – LAST WEEK WAS 1.25 ½ or $753.00/CONTRACT 46 Days – 2/21/25 DEC’25 …

Commodity Market Trends: Oil and Natural Gas (January 2025)

John SimpsonCrude, Energy, General Commentary

Oil Trends In my opinion, oil prices remain volatile due to persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are impacting supply stability. OPEC+ production adjustments, particularly recent output cuts, continue to tighten global supplies. Demand recovery in key markets like China and India, alongside heightened seasonal energy requirements, is likely to keep upward pressure on prices. However, concerns about …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

1/3/24 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list Sign Up Now  . Here are several different ways to put on a Hedge in the Option Markets. The first is the most basic and would put a floor in your price if the Futures were to break. Buying …

Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain

Bill AllenGeneral Commentary

1/2/25 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list Sign Up Now  .                                                                        …

Why I Believe Soybeans Are Going Higher

John SimpsonGeneral Commentary, Grains

In my opinion, the future looks promising for soybeans, with multiple factors indicating a bullish trend for this important commodity. First, the global demand for soybeans continues to rise, particularly driven by the need for animal feed and plant-based proteins. As countries, especially in Asia, look to expand their meat production, soybeans will remain a key ingredient in animal feed, …