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Spike of Crude Oil Coming Down Slowly

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Bottom Line analysts say the initial spike in crude oil has run its course for the most part in their view, but it will have a long tail, as they say. Prices stabilizing near $100, with a very slow decline.

Countries and governments making alternative plans. Grains have followed higher from a distance. Really no news on their own to warrant such an increase, especially soybeans.

Yesterday’s crop report, really a non-factor. Livestock futures already toppy. Higher gas prices through the spring and likely summer will tighten consumer spending even more.

Gold and silver are testing major 200-day moving averages. 

Spike of Crude Oil Coming Down Slowly

Audio Reporting by Mark Oppold for Southeast AgNet.