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Corn Slips Lower on Thursday, as the Trade Looks Past USDA Reports

Corn futures saw losses on Thursday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 3 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 cents at $4.05 1/2. Crude oil was back up $4.06 on Thursday. South Korean importers purchased 136,000 MT of corn in tenders overnight, following the...

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Dollar Falls in Hopes of De-escalation of Middle East Hostilities

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.36% on Thursday and held just above Wednesday's 4-week low. Weaker-than-expected US economic news on Thursday weighed on the dollar. Q4 GDP was unexpectedly revised lower, Feb personal income and spending rose less than expected, and weekly jobless claims rose more than expected...

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Crude Prices Gain as Closure of Strait of Hormuz Curbs Oil Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +3.46 (+3.66%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0052 (-0.17%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday. Crude prices rallied sharply but fell from their best level on Thursday, and gasoline slid into negative territory on...

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Did Higher Oil Prices Send World Sugar Futures Higher?

Over the past weeks, world sugar futures prices recovered and rallied to a new 206 high, as sugar has followed crude oil and ethanol prices higher.

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Cotton Rallying on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 127 to 150 point gains at Thursday’s midday. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index is $0.445 lower at $98.475. Crude oil is back up $3.21 at midday. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheet for cotton showed the US...

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Corn Slipping on Thursday, as USDA Raises World Stocks

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as USDA showed increased world stocks. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/4 cents at $4.03 1/2. Crude oil is back up $3.21 so far on Thursday. South Korean importers purchased 136,000 MT...

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Soybeans Holding onto Thursday Gains as USDA Makes Few Major Changes

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 cent gains at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/4 cents at $10.97. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $3.50 on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 30 to 35 points on the day. Crude oil is...

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Crude Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +6.57 (+6.96%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0825 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today on doubts about the sustainability of the US-Iran ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and Israeli attacks on...

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Stock Indexes Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

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4 Oil ETFs Riding the Crude Price Surge: What Investors Should Know

With oil prices reaching the highest level in years, these ETFs can offer outsized gains, although they come with a variety of risks.

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Dollar Slips on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.24% today and just above Wednesday's 4-week low. Weaker-than-expected US economic news today is weighing on the dollar. Q4 GDP was unexpectedly revised lower, Feb personal income and spending rose less than expected, and weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to...

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The Middle East Paradox: How Global Energy Shocks Actually Benefit the U.S. Economy

While a protracted Middle East conflict threatens Eurasia with severe energy deficits, the U.S. economy stands to benefit. Backed by domestic energy self-sufficiency, America is positioned to attract a massive inflow of global capital and industrial relocation, turning a global crisis into a profound competitive advantage.

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Wheat Bouncing on Thursday Morning

Wheat is kicking off Thursday trade with contract higher across the three markets. The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming out with pressure from crude oil. Chicago SRW futures was down 13 to 17 ¾ cents in the nearbys on the day. Open interest was...

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Cotton Posting Thursday AM Weakness

Cotton price action is down 11 to 34 points early on Thursday. Futures closed Wednesday with mixed action as contracts were anywhere from 38 points higher to 20 points lower. The US dollar index was $0.832 lower at $98.850. Crude oil was down $16.45 on the day following a 2-week...

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Cotton Closes Mixed on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed Wednesday with mixed action as contracts were anywhere from 38 points higher to 20 points lower. The US dollar index was $0.832 lower at $98.850. Crude oil was down $16.45 on the day following a 2-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that includes the reopening of...

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Corn Recover Off Lows, Still Close in the Red on Wednesday

Corn futures saw some buying off the early overnight lows, but still managed to close with losses of 1 ¾ to 3 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down1 1/2 cents at $4.08. Crude oil was down $16.45 on the day following a 2-week ceasefire between...

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Wheat Collapses on Wednesday with Crude Oil Pressure

The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming out with pressure from crude oil. Chicago SRW futures was down 13 to 17 ¾ cents in the nearbys on the day. KC HRW futures posted 7 to 12 1/4 cent lower trade into the final bell. MPLS...

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Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on US-Iran Ceasefire

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.90%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.52%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Crude Prices Fall Sharply as Geopolitical Risks Ease

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -18.54 (-16.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.2993 (-9.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plummeted on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week low and gasoline posting a 2-week low. Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after the US...

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Sugar Prices Slump as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.35 (-2.40%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide on Wednesday, falling to 3-week lows. Wednesday's 16% plunge in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) weighed on sugar...

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Corn Holding Lower on Wednesday as Oil Collapses

Corn futures are bouncing off the early session lows with contracts down 3 to 5 cents at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 3/4 cents at $4.07 ¾. Crude oil is down $18.32 at midday following a 2-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that...

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Wheat Collapsing on Wednesday

The wheat complex is falling on Wednesday with weakness spilling over from the crude oil. Chicago SRW futures is down 18 to 19 cents on the day. KC HRW futures are showing 14 to 15 cent losses at midday. MPLS spring wheat is 15 to 17 cents lower. Crude oil...

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Cotton Trading Mixed at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 32 points in nearby May and other contracts down 2 to 10 points. The US dollar index is $1.042 lower at $98.640. Crude oil is down $18.37 at midday following a 2-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that includes the reopening of...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide today, falling to 3-week lows. Today's -16% plunge in crude oil prices (CLH26 ) is weighing on sugar prices...

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