by Brian Schad | Sep 7, 2018 | Agricultural Futures, Commodity Futures Trading, Commodity Markets, Global Markets, Hard-Asset Investments
Once each month, usually on the first Friday evening, we’ll update our personal weekly commodity trading charts and review them for changes in “net long” or, “net short” holdings between the big commercial commodity traders, large speculators, and the usually...
by Brian Schad | Aug 24, 2016 | Agricultural Futures, Agricultural Markets, Cotton Futures
Cotton futures continue to tank from their earlier August high above .78c now that the news is out about West African cotton production to surge. Cotton futures are down .43 cents today currently trading at $0.6801 per pound for December delivery at New York’s...
by Brian Schad | Aug 16, 2016 | Agricultural Futures, Agricultural Markets, Sugar Futures
Sugar futures are defying fundamental news such as favorable weather contributing to brisk production in Brazil’s south center sugar-belt region. Sugar futures are up 25 points today currently trading at $0.2023 per pound for October delivery at the Intercontinental...
by Brian Schad | Aug 11, 2016 | Agricultural Futures, Agricultural Markets, Cocoa Futures
Cocoa futures have been on a rollercoaster since February (albeit one could argue December) and if one analyst is correct there is more volatility ahead. Cocoa futures are down 14 points today currently trading at $2,991 per ton for September delivery at the...
by Brian Schad | Jul 26, 2016 | Agricultural Commodity Futures, Agricultural Futures, Agricultural Futures Trading, Agricultural Markets, Grain Complex
Hedge funds reportedly continue to cut their bullish positions to the longest extent this year, although the downside to the wheat futures markets may be limited if the commitment of traders weekly report is to be believed. The grain markets are mixed across the board...
by Brian Schad | Jul 14, 2016 | Agricultural Futures, Agricultural Markets, Coffee Futures
Coffee futures (arabica) have reached 14-month highs this week with the help of an unexpected ally – the Brazilian Real – despite the production outlook of the robusta variety. Coffee futures are up 310 points today currently trading at $1.5075 per pound...
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