It has been a turbulent month in U.S. trade policy. First President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada. After last-minute talks with both countries, Trump agreed to a 30-day reprieve. The 10-percent levy on all China imports still stands. It may be only a matter of time before tariffs on our southern and northern neighbors …
Cattle Markets and Hogs Drift in a Quiet End to the Week
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Crude Oil Settles Lower For Third Consecutive Week
The March WTI (CLH25) trading session settled at 71.00 (+0.39) [+0.55%], a high of 71.41, a low of 70.47. Cash price is at 70.62 (-0.43), while open interest for CLH25 is at 266,938. CLH25 settled below its 5 day (71.70), below its 20 day (74.36), below its 50 day (71.60), above its 100 day (70.45), below its 200 day (71.98) …
Crude Prices Continue Downward Trend, As Market Uncertainties Remain
The March WTI (CLH25) trading session settled at 70.61 (-0.42) [-0.59%], a high of 71.85, a low of 70.43. Cash price is at 71.05 (-1.65), while open interest for CLH25 is at 2. CLH25 settled below its 5 day (71.99), below its 20 day (74.47), below its 50 day (71.54), above its 100 day (70.42), below its 200 day (72.00) …
The Sinclair Report: Grain Market Update
Grain Markets Update The grain markets continue to show strength, and I remain bullish on key commodities. Let’s dive into the latest developments and my updated targets. Soybeans: Soybean futures have been rising, bolstered by easing concerns over potential Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans. Recent trade tensions saw the U.S. imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, with China responding …
Natty on the move
Chart courtesy of CQG. This chart attracted my attention. This is my Chart of the Day for February 5. Natural gas (LNG) prices have seen up and down trading this week with sizable gaps this month. LNG is expected to be affected more than crude oil by China’s retaliatory import tariffs on U.S. items. LNG sales to China have been …
U.S. Oil Inventories Post Largest Weekly Build of 2025
The March WTI (CLH25) trading session settled at 71.03 (-1.67) [-2.30%], a high of 72.97, a low of 70.96. Cash price is at 72.70 (-0.47), while open interest for CLH25 is at 276,301. CLH25 settled below its 5 day (72.46), below its 20 day (74.58), below its 50 day (71.54), above its 100 day (70.38), below its 200 day (72.03) …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, February 4, 2025 March Soybeans (Daily) Today, March Soybeans closed at 10.75, up 16 ¾. That’s the best close since October 3rd. The threat of tariffs have caused a bit of whiplash over the past few days, causing a 16 ½ cents …
China Places 10% Levy On U.S. Crude, Trump Reapplies “Maximum Pressure” On Iran, API Inventory Build Exceeds Forecast
The March WTI (CLH25) trading session settled at 72.70 (-0.46) [-0.63%], a high of 73.35, a low of 70.67. Cash price is at 73.17 (+0.68), while open interest for CLH25 is at 292,177. CLH25 settled below its 5 day (72.73), below its 20 day (74.70), above its 50 day (71.51), above its 100 day (70.33), above its 200 day (72.05) …
What happened to the gaps in May corn?
Chart courtesy of CQG. While weather issues in Brazil and Argentina remain a concern, significant chart damage was done in corn in the last 48 hours of trading. On Sunday night, February 2, May corn gapped lower. In my opinion, that looked bearish. Today the corn market rallied and filled the gaps. The corn market is very good at filling …