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Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Corn Futures Slip as Ethanol Stocks Rise and Canadian Production Expands
Today Markets Analysis: US corn futures finished Wednesday lower across the board, with contracts declining 1½ to 2¼ cents as traders weighed rising ethanol inventories, expectations for Thursday’s export data and a larger Canadian corn crop. December 2026 corn closed at $5.34¼ per bushel, down 1½ cents, while March and May 2027 contracts also fell […]
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- 2 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Ahead of the Fed
Ahead of the Fed: will Warsh bite the bullet? The markets are in an optimistic mood ahead of the key Federal Reserve meeting later tonight. Bond yields are dropping, the oil price is moderating and Brent crude is back below $107 per barrel, equity indices are higher, with US indices also expected to open higher […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Chart of the Day: What’s next for the US stock market?
The US technology sector has run out of steam following months of buoyant growth. Although the Nasdaq 100 index still boasts a solid year-to-date return of 14.6%, recent weeks have brought a marked cooling in sentiment. Over the past month, the index has slipped by 3.7%, and it now stands 5.6% below its record highs. […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Trade of The Day – Copper Price Correction Creates New Buying Opportunity as Bullish Trend Remains Intact
Copper is attempting to stabilise after its latest correction, with the broader technical structure continuing to point toward an underlying bullish trend. The metal has recently experienced increased volatility after reaching record levels, with the latest pullback taking prices toward an important technical support area. On September 16, copper was recovering around the $14,000-per-tonne region […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Economic Calendar: Time for an interest rate hike?
Wednesday will be dominated by the US Fed’s evening decision (7:00 PM) – the most anticipated central bank meeting of the year. The market has almost fully priced in a 25 bps rate hike, the first since July 2023. Figure 1: Change in Market-Implied Probability of the Fed’s September Rate Hike (2025 – 2026) Source: […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Live Cattle Futures Fall as Feeder Cattle Slide Despite Strong Boxed Beef Prices
Today Markets Analysis: US live cattle futures moved lower across the board on Tuesday, while feeder cattle suffered a sharper decline as traders balanced weaker futures against firm cash cattle prices and stronger wholesale beef values. October 2026 live cattle settled at $220.70 per cwt, down $1.55, while December fell $1.80 to $223.35. Feeder cattle […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Technical Analysis
Soybean Futures Rise as US Harvest Rain and Soymeal Strength Support Prices
Today Markets Analysis: US soybean futures moved higher across the front months on Tuesday, supported by a sharp rally in soymeal, while wet weather across parts of the US Midwest raised concerns about near-term harvest progress. November 2026 soybeans closed at $13.18¾ per bushel, up 14½ cents, while January and March contracts each gained 15 […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Wheat Futures Rise as Ukraine-Russia Energy Conflict and Algeria Tender Support Prices
Today Markets Analysis: Wheat futures strengthened across all three major US exchanges on Tuesday, with Chicago SRW, Kansas City HRW and Minneapolis spring wheat contracts closing higher. The rally reflects a combination of geopolitical risk surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, fresh international demand from Algeria and tighter expectations for French wheat production. December 2026 CBOT wheat […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Technical Analysis
Corn Prices Rise as Brazil Crop Forecast Jumps While US Harvest Faces Weather Risk
Today Markets Analysis: Corn futures edged higher on Tuesday, with December 2026 corn rising 2½ cents to $5.3575 per bushel, as the grain complex recovered alongside a sharp increase in crude oil prices. The move came despite a potentially bearish supply outlook from Brazil, where CONAB increased its 2025/26 production estimate and issued an initial […]
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- 3 weeks ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Coffee Prices Fall as Brazil Rain Boosts 2026/27 Crop Outlook
Today Markets Analysis: Coffee prices came under renewed pressure on Tuesday, with December arabica coffee falling 2.36% to 283.25 cents per pound and November robusta declining 1.53% to $3,476 per tonne. The latest weakness reflects improving crop conditions in Brazil and Vietnam, record Brazilian exports and expectations for a larger global coffee surplus. However, the […]
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- 3 weeks ago