Malaysian palm oil futures are holding above MYR 4,800 per tonne, with prices on track for a third consecutive weekly advance as robust export demand, strength in competing edible oils and tightening supply expectations support the market. Futures have gained nearly 1% so far this week, with concerns over potential production constraints and Indonesia’s upcoming […]
Soybean futures are recovering towards $12.60 per bushel after reaching a two-month low on October 21, with stronger US export demand led by China helping to end an eight-session losing streak. The latest USDA figures point to a substantial improvement in export sales and physical shipments, offering renewed support to the market despite ongoing pressure […]
Corn futures are holding near $4.60 per bushel, close to their lowest level in more than two months, as accelerating US harvest progress, weak export shipments and expectations for record domestic production continue to weigh on prices. Although new-crop export sales have strengthened, the improvement in forward bookings has not yet translated into stronger physical […]
Wheat futures are facing renewed selling pressure as developments surrounding the Black Sea conflict raise expectations of improved grain export flows. Chicago soft red winter wheat, Kansas City hard red winter wheat and Minneapolis spring wheat all closed lower, with Kansas City contracts recording some of the steepest losses. December 2026 Chicago wheat futures settled […]
Coffee futures are sending mixed signals as arabica prices recover while robusta comes under renewed pressure from rising exchange inventories and expectations of abundant global production. December New York arabica coffee futures advanced 1.56% on Wednesday, gaining 4.85, while November London robusta futures declined 1.70%, falling 58. The divergence reflects different supply dynamics across the […]
Cocoa futures are extending their recovery as declining near-term deliveries from the Ivory Coast, deteriorating West African crop prospects and emerging El Niño risks strengthen concerns over global supply. However, the rally faces significant resistance from rising ICE-certified inventories and mixed chocolate-processing demand, leaving the market balancing immediate supply disruptions against the risk of weaker […]
New York and London sugar futures extended their declines on Wednesday, with both markets coming under pressure from continued long liquidation, expectations for increased Indian sugar availability and improving prospects for Brazil’s sugar harvest. March 2027 New York Sugar No. 11 futures fell 0.07 cents, or 0.34%, while December 2026 London white sugar declined $3.40, […]
US cotton futures advanced across the market on Wednesday, with front-month contracts posting strong gains as traders assessed improving international price benchmarks, certified stock levels and broader commodity-market movements. December 2026 cotton futures closed at 81.83 cents per pound, up 95 points, while March 2027 futures gained 102 points to settle at 85.20 cents. May […]
US live cattle and feeder cattle futures are trading higher following a strong Wednesday session, with feeder cattle leading the advance as market participants assess livestock values, cash-market activity and weakening wholesale beef prices. Live cattle futures gained between 77 cents and $1.07, although several contracts finished more than $1 below their intraday highs. Feeder […]
Corn futures have recovered above $4.60 per bushel but remain close to a two-month low, as weak US export demand and expectations for a record-large domestic harvest continue to pressure prices. US export inspections have fallen sharply, while improving Midwest weather is allowing harvesting to accelerate. However, stronger import demand in Europe and a reduced […]