The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Wednesday, December 4, 2024 January Soybeans January Soybeans settled the day down 8 cents at 9.83 ¾. Uncertainty over “Trump Tariffs” and what they may, or may not, do to or for US Ag business has market participants on edge. The weather in …
Grain Spreads: Wheat Rumors
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Reuters Sources Say OPEC+ Production Delay Is Likely- WTI Crude Oil
The January WTI (CLF25) trading session settled at 69.94 (+1.84) [+2.70%], a high of 70.23, a low of 67.91. Cash price is at 68.10 (+0.08), while open interest for CLF25 is at 328,618. CLF25 settled above its 5 day (68.71), above its 20 day (69.27), above its 50 day (69.86), below its 100 day (70.85), below its 200 day (73.46) …
Chart of the Day – Feeder Cattle
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, December 3, 2024 January Feeder Cattle After starting the week off with a drop of 2.625 on Monday, January Feeder Cattle rallied back up by 2.450 to close at 259.30 on Tuesday. Setting aside Friday’s holiday-shortened session, this is the highest close …
Chart of the Day – March Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Monday, December 2, 2024 March Corn As we start the last month of 2024, March Corn settled the day down ½ cent at 4.32 ½. November saw prices gain by 7 cents, compared to October, but 5 cents of that gain came on …
Cattle Markets Fall after a Strong Start to the Week
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Warming Temps, Higher Inventories, Lower Natural Gas
The January Natural Gas (NGF25) trading session settled at 3.213 (-0.150) [-4.46%], a high of 3.279, a low of 3.148. Cash price is at 3.366 (+0.159), while open interest for NGF25 is at 296,113. NGF25 settled below its 5 day (3.336), above its 20 day (3.186), below its 50 day (3.263), below its 100 day (3.361), below its 200 day …
Despite Positive Manufacturing Data Crude Trades Flat – WTI Crude Oil
The January WTI (CLF25) trading session settled at 68.10 (+0.10) [+0.15%], a high of 69.11, a low of 67.71. Cash price is at 68.02 (-0.76), while open interest for CLF25 is at 331,100. CLF25 settled below its 5 day (68.51), below its 20 day (69.33), below its 50 day (69.84), below its 100 day (70.92), below its 200 day (73.48) …
Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain
12/2/24 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join my email list Sign Up Now The Cattle Markets started to break today, as the Hogs continued higher. February’25 Live Cattle were 70 cents lower today and settled at 187.92 ½. Today’s high was 189.37 ½ and the 1-month high is …
Grain Spreads: Inside the Crush Numbers
Please join me for a free grain webinar every Thursday at 3pm Central. We discuss supply, demand, weather, and the charts. Sign Up Now Commentary US soybean crush for October hit a new record high at 215.78 million bushels. Pre report estimates were from 209.5 to 212.0 million bushels. So, in my view the numbers are friendly versus expectations, well …