Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

Soy Complex The soy complex exhibited further weakness today. The market continues to digest the USDA numbers which were decidedly bearish. Not only the potential planted acreage was larger than anticipated, but also the stock number was larger as well. This indicates a larger crop than last year. The trend continues of higher yields due to genetics. This trend remains …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

The USDA released stocks today and acreage today. The report has potential long term ramifications. The acreage is 6 million acreas higher than a year ago and 1 million more than anticipated. This is a very large number and if realized will increase the carryover to 550-600 million bushels. This with the already burdensome global availability can spell lower prices …

Ag commentary

John WalshGrains

The Soy Complex continues to erode based on the long term fundamental outlook. The question remains regarding acreage. The south American crop continues to expand pushing exportable supplies into the supply chain. If the usda shows the estimated acreage increases the domestic supply and the global supply will be at or very near record. This will leave the price of …

ag complex

John WalshGrains

The soy complex awaits the usda planting report on Friday. The market has a lot to digest. The south American harvest is moving along nicely. brazil exports are moving at a brisk pace. This will continue as the US market share is expected to dwindle. The Chinese purchases going forward will be booked mostly from the southern hemisphere.  If the …

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Windy City Jim – Daily Trade Recommendations (3.29.2017)

Jim WaltersGeneral Commentary, Grains, Livestock

Futures Day Trading Signals (Thursday, March 30th, 2017) Author: Windy City Jim  312-948-9456 NEVER RISK MORE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROTECTIVE STOPS. SEE FULL DISCLAIM ON FUTURES TRADING AT THE BOTTOM.   WE ONLY ENTER THE MARKET IF THE PRICE HITS THE BUY OR SELL POINT BUY SIGNAL Commodity : May Sugar Previous Closing Price : 1712 …

Windy City Jim

Windy City Jim – Daily Trade Recommendations (3/29/2017)

Jim WaltersEnergy, General Commentary, Grains, Livestock

Futures Day Trading Signals (Wednesday, March 29th, 2017) Author: Windy City Jim  312-948-9456 NEVER RISK MORE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROTECTIVE STOPS. SEE FULL DISCLAIM ON FUTURES TRADING AT THE BOTTOM.   WE ONLY ENTER THE MARKET IF THE PRICE HITS THE BUY OR SELL POINT BUY SIGNAL Commodity : May Soybeans Previous Closing Price : 972 …

Ag commentary

John WalshGrains

The markets are awaiting Fridays usda acreage report. We most likely will remain quiet till that time. The funds remain long. This is a question mark. When,if they will need to liquidate. The planting intentions should be considerably higher than a year ago. Weather then will become the key component. The south American crops continue to grow in size. The weather …

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Windy City Jim – Daily Trade Recommendations (3/28/2017)

Jim WaltersGeneral Commentary, Grains, Livestock

Futures Day Trading Signals (Tuesday, March 28th, 2017) Author: Windy City Jim  312-948-9456 NEVER RISK MORE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROTECTIVE STOPS. SEE FULL DISCLAIM ON FUTURES TRADING AT THE BOTTOM. General Comments from Jim Walters on trades for 3/27/17: Big Winner in Gold Winner in Coffee Small loss in May Beans   Now stocks …

Absolute Momentum Strategy – Weekly Snapshot

William ReavisAsset Management, Currencies, Energy, General Commentary, Grains

Below is a snapshot of open trade positions in the Absolute Momentum Strategy investment. The total open trade equity in the portfolio inclusive of fees and commissions as of the close of trading on Friday, March 24th, 2017 = $4,820 LAST WEEK IN TRADING Long Term Commodity Trader click to enlarge Long June Australian Dollar was entered at 0.7725 on 3/20/17. …

ag commentary

John WalshGrains

The soy complex continues to erode . The beans and the meal are the down side leaders. Not much has changed in the last 24 hours.There were some beans sold to china and unknown. This export expectation is dialed into the market. Without the sales the market may begin to act  more bearish. As mentioned the report on the 31st …