Corn Falls Lower into the Weekend
Corn Falls Lower into the Weekend
The corn market closed Friday with front months down 6 to 8 cents in the nearbys as March expired and May dropping 10 ¾ cents on the week. New crop…
Hogs Close Higher in the Front Months on Friday
Hogs Close Higher in the Front Months on Friday
Lean hog futures posted front month strength on Friday, with contracts up a dime to $1 at the close. April was back down 72 cents on the week. The Friday afternoon…
Cattle Post Gains on Friday, Helped by Cah Strength
Cattle Post Gains on Friday, Helped by Cah Strength
Live cattle futures posted gains of 75 cent to $1.125 across most front months on Friday, with April rallying $2.90 on the week. Cash trade got kicked off across the country…
Nat-Gas Prices Edge Lower on Warmer US Temps
Nat-Gas Prices Edge Lower on Warmer US Temps
April Nymex natural gas (NGJ25) on Friday closed down -0.007 (-0.17%).April nat-gas on Friday edged lower on the outlook for warmer US weather, which would curb heating demand for nat-gas.…
Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Tighter Russia Sanctions
Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Tighter Russia Sanctions
April WTI crude oil (CLJ25) on Friday closed up +0.63 (+0.95%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25) closed up +0.156 (+0.73%).Crude oil prices on Friday closed moderately higher. Friday's weaker dollar…
NY Sugar Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil
NY Sugar Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25) Friday closed down -0.06 (-0.31%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25) closed up +2.80 (+0.52%).NY sugar prices Friday fell from 2-week highs…
Cocoa Prices Tumble on the Outlook for a Global Cocoa Surplus
Cocoa Prices Tumble on the Outlook for a Global Cocoa Surplus
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25) Friday closed down -305 (-3.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25) closed down -259 (-4.08%).Cocoa prices Friday tumbled to 4-month lows on the outlook…
Rain Forecasts for Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices
Rain Forecasts for Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices
May arabica coffee (KCK25) on Friday closed down -8.50 (-2.20%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25) closed down -131 (-2.37%).Coffee prices fell on Friday, with arabica posting a 2-week low.…
Soybeans Posting Strength at Midday
Soybeans Posting Strength at Midday
Soybeans are trading with contracts 4 to 10 cents higher at midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 4 cents at $9.51 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.20/ton in…
Cotton Rallying on Friday
Cotton Rallying on Friday
Cotton futures are showing gains of 63 to 106 points at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are back up $0.70/barrel to provide some support, with the US dollar index down $0.120 so far…
Cattle Back to Higher Trade on Friday
Cattle Back to Higher Trade on Friday
Live cattle futures are showing 80 cent to $1.07 gains on Friday’s midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $200 in KS…
Wheat Slipping Back Lower on Friday
Wheat Slipping Back Lower on Friday
The wheat market is showing mostly lower trade on Friday as March futures expires. Chicago SRW futures are mostly 6 to 8 cents in the red. KC HRW futures are…