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The Collapse of Brazil’s Bolsonaro Bet and Interest Rates vs. Ag Markets

Why fundamentals don’t matter just yet; plus, how this week’s Fed inaction impacts agricultural commodities.

Barchart · 18h ago

Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat: What Is Really Driving Grain Volatility?

In an interview on Markets Now, I break down how fund activity, USDA report discrepancies, energy policy shifts, and commercial demand are driving recent two-way volatility across the grain, energy, and livestock markets.

Barchart · Oct 6

Ag Market Surge: What's Driving the Buying in Corn, Wheat, and Soybeans to Multi-Year Highs?

In this interview we examine the forces that are driving technical volatility and counter-seasonal price shifts across key agricultural commodities like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and cattle.

Barchart · Aug 27

Commodity Market Update: Crude Oil, Grains, Geopolitics, and Your Bottom Line

In an interview on AgWeb's Markets Now, Darin Newsom explains that current volatility across the commodity complex is being driven primarily by algorithmic trading reacting to geopolitical headlines and widespread fears of inflation, rather than traditional supply and demand fundamentals.

Barchart · Mar 12

The Golden Rule of Grains: Why "Imaginary Fundamentals" Are Crushing Corn & Soybeans

In a "Markets Now" interview, Darin Newsom asserted that "fundamentals win in the end," explaining that grain markets face continued pressure from ample supply and declining export demand, while cattle markets remain strong due to tight supply and robust demand, attracting fund money.

Barchart · Jul 9, 2025

Grain Rally Mystery: Why Are Soybeans, Corn, and Wheat Bucking the Trend?

In an interview on AgWeb's Markets Now, Darin Newsom of Barchart discussed the surprising grain market rally led by soybeans despite negative China trade news, a potential corrective bounce in corn with weak basis, and a likely bear trap in wheat, while also touching on the bullish cattle market's connection…

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Tariff Fears and Weather Woes: How Uncertainty is Fueling Grain Market Volatility

Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior…

Barchart · Feb 6, 2025

Grain Markets Under Pressure: Corn Struggles to Detach from Soybean Sell-off

Markets Now with Michelle Rook and Darin Newsom analyzes the recent sell-off in grain and livestock futures, focusing on soybeans and cattle. Key factors discussed include the weakening Brazilian real, biodiesel policy uncertainty, and global economic concerns. The segment also examines the recent stock market decline and the impact of…

Barchart · Dec 19, 2024

Grain Market Update: Will Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Prices Continue to Rebound?

This morning I spoke about the corn, wheat, and soybean markets during my interview on AgWeb's Markets Now with Michelle Rook.

Barchart · Sep 6, 2024

Grain Markets: Will the Positive Trend in the Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Market Continue?

This morning, I appeared on AgWeb's Markets Now with Michelle Rook. Our conversation covered soybean, corn, and wheat markets, as well as the impact of interest rates and gold prices.

Barchart · Jul 26, 2024