Today, Mark Oppold has a look at cotton futures and what traders are anticipating.
Looking Forward to August Crop Report
We mentioned yesterday that weather is top of mind right now for grain traders. And as Mark Oppold reports, many are also already looking forward to the monthly crop report coming out in August.
Grain Trade Tracking Reports and Weather
Keeping up with the latest reports and of course the weather is top of mind right now for grain traders. Mark Oppold explains how those two factors could affect their actions.
Volatility in the Grain Trade Expected to Continue
Volatility in the gran trade is expected to continue for a little while longer Mark Oppold has the story.
First Half of Year Good for Wall Street
The first half of 2023 was overall a good one for Wall Street. Mark Oppold has more details.
May Cotton Consumption Was Lowest on Record
A new report shows that cotton consumption this past May was the lowest on record. Mark Oppold has more details.
Increase in Peanut Acreage Could Decrease Prices
The recent crop acreage report from USDA did show an increase in peanut acreage this year. But, as Tyron Spearman reports, that could mean a decrease in prices.
Smaller Soybean Crop Has Traders Re-aligning Strategies
Due to USDA’s plantings report showing a smaller soybean crop this year, traders are now re-aligning their strategies. Mark Oppold has more information.
Questioning the Grain Trade Pullback
There are many questioning the recent pullback in the grain trade. Mark Oppold reports it is hard to understand the bullishness being found right now.
Tracking Commodity Prices for First Half of Year
Some of the 48 commodities being tracked did fairly well through the first half of the year. Mark Oppold looks at some of the top performers, including agricultural commodities.