Corn Holding Gains at Midday
Corn Holding Gains at Midday
Corn price action on Monday’s midday is showing steady to 3 cent gains, pulling back from early morning strength. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up 3/4 cents…
Is CSX Corporation Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Is CSX Corporation Stock Underperforming the Dow?
With a market cap of $56.9 billion, Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX Corporation (CSX) is a leading transportation company in the United States, specializing in rail-based freight transportation services. Through its subsidiary, CSX…
US Economic Concerns Undercut the Dollar
US Economic Concerns Undercut the Dollar
The dollar index (DXY00) Monday fell by -0.33%. Economic concerns weighed on the dollar after Monday's news that Feb US retail sales rose less than expected, and the Mar Empire…
Soybeans Close Mixed on Monday as NOPA Crush Drops
Soybeans Close Mixed on Monday as NOPA Crush Drops
Soybean futures posted mixed action on Monday, with front months losses limited to fractional and new crop gains of steady to 2 cents higher. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price…
Corn Closes Higher on Monday
Corn Closes Higher on Monday
The corn market posted gains across the board on Monday, with nearby contracts up 2 to 3 cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up…
Hogs Post Monday Strength
Hogs Post Monday Strength
Lean hog futures posted Monday gains of $1.45 to $2.85 in the front month at the close. Monday afternoon’s national average base hog negotiated price from the USDA was reported at…
Cotton Closes with Weakness on Monday
Cotton Closes with Weakness on Monday
Cotton futures posted 12 to 39 point losses on the Monday session. The outside markets were supportive on the day. Crude oil futures were up another $0.30/barrel, with the US dollar index…
Cattle Extend Rally on Monday
Cattle Extend Rally on Monday
Live cattle futures closed the Monday session with contracts up $1.70 to $2.15. Cash trade was strong last week, settling in across the country at $203 in the South, with Northern…
Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warmer US Weather Forecasts
Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warmer US Weather Forecasts
April Nymex natural gas (NGJ25) on Monday closed down -0.086 (-2.10%).April nat-gas on Monday gave up an early advance and settled moderately lower after US forecasts warmed for later this…
Crude Prices Gain on Dollar Weakness and Heightened Geopolitical Risks
Crude Prices Gain on Dollar Weakness and Heightened Geopolitical Risks
April WTI crude oil (CLJ25) Monday closed up +0.40 (+0.60%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25) closed up +0.325 (+1.51%).Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday rose to 1-1/2 week highs and…
Improving Supply Outlook Pressures Cocoa Prices
Improving Supply Outlook Pressures Cocoa Prices
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25) Monday closed down -40 (-0.51%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25) closed up +16 (+0.26%).Cocoa prices on Monday settled mixed. Cocoa prices have been…
Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Brazil Dryness and Brazilian Real Strength
Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Brazil Dryness and Brazilian Real Strength
May arabica coffee (KCK25) Monday closed up +5.20 (+1.64%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25) closed up +77 (+1.43%).Coffee prices on Monday settled moderately higher, supported by dry conditions in…