Corn Futures Continue to Offer Ample Opportunities
Thursday, March 5,2026,09:33
Corn futures held where they needed to in yesterday’s session. Can the market use that to propel a rally back above 450? .. read more..
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Rally
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $4.20 to $4.50 at the close. Open interest was up 829 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids... .. read more..
Cotton Steady to Kick Off Thursday Trade
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Cotton price action is holding near unchanged on Thursday morning. Futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231 at $98.775.... .. read more..
Hogs See Strength on Wednesday
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.30 to $1.80 on the day. OI rose 504 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 15 cents higher on March... .. read more..
Soybeans Firming to Start Thursday
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Soybeans are showing Thursday AM gains of 1 to 3 cents. Futures rounded out Wednesday trade with slight weakness, as contracts were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents lower. Open interest was up 4,838 contracts on Wednesday. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price... .. read more..
Wheat Losses Push to Wednesday’s Close
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Wheat is back to higher trade on Thursday morning, up 2 to 7 cents The wheat complex was lower across the three exchanges on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 5 to 6 cents at the close. Open interest was up 3,401 contracts on Wednesday. KC HRW futures were 5... .. read more..
Corn Slightly Higher to Start Thursday AM Trade
Thursday, March 5,2026,08:30
Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted losses of 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. Preliminary open interest was down 16,636 contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 1/2 cents to $4.02... .. read more..
Middle East conflict tilts aluminium risks further to the upside
Thursday, March 5,2026,06:00
US‑Israeli airstrikes over the weekend killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has since retaliated across the region. The immediate consequence has been disruption to energy and industrial activity, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz now clearly impaired. Early signs of the impact are already visible. Qatalum, jointly owned by Qatar’s state-owned aluminium ... .. read more..
Copper Slips as Dollar Rebounds
Thursday, March 5,2026,06:00
Copper futures fell to around $5.8 per pound on Thursday, giving back gains from the previous session as the dollar strengthened amid heightened uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. The US-Israeli campaign against Iran has now entered its sixth day, keeping markets cautious about further escalation and the risk of a prolonged confrontation. Reports also indicated ... .. read more..
Steel Holds Steady as China Targets Overcapacity
Thursday, March 5,2026,06:00
Steel rebar futures held steady above CNY 3,070 per ton, hovering near one-month highs after China reaffirmed its commitment to curb overcapacity in the steel sector, aiming to strengthen the industry’s overall health. Chinese steel mills remain under pressure from persistent oversupply amid a prolonged property downturn, while steel exports are increasingly constrained by protectionist ... .. read more..
Billionaire sitting on 16,000 kilos of gold says price will rise
Wednesday, March 4,2026,21:48
Indian billionaire Joy Alukkas, who holds nearly 16,000 kilos of gold across his global Joyalukkas stores, expects prices to keep rising amid geopolitical and economic risks. Despite volatility, he sees no major correction ahead, citing persistent global tensions and strong retail demand for investment bars, coins, and lightweight jewellery. .. read more..
Gold gains on safe-haven demand, softer dollar
Wednesday, March 4,2026,20:48
Gold prices surged on Thursday. Escalating Middle East conflict drove investors to safe-haven assets. A softer dollar also boosted bullion prices. The U.S. and Iran are involved in a widening war. This geopolitical tension has sent gold up significantly this year. Investors are now awaiting key U.S. economic data releases. .. read more..
Oil prices rise as Iran conflict widens
Wednesday, March 4,2026,20:01
Oil prices were up more than one percent in early Asian trade on Thursday off the back of persistent worries about supplies because of the Middle East conflict. But following days of market declines, Asian stocks rose in early trade Thursday. .. read more..
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Wednesday, March 4,2026,19:04
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Hogs Post Midweek Rally
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:51
Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.30 to $1.80 on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 15 cents higher on March 2 at $89.84. USDA’s pork carcass... .. read more..
Cotton Holds on to Close Wednesday with Gains
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:51
Cotton futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231 at $98.775. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on... .. read more..
Cattle Rally on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:51
Live cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts up $4.20 to0 $4.50 at the close. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures posted midweek gains... .. read more..
Soybeans Slip Lower on Midweek Trade
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:51
Soybeans rounded out Wednesday trade with slight weakness, as contracts were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents lower. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 3/4 cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.20 to $4.80 on the day, with... .. read more..
Corn Eases Lower on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:51
Corn futures posted losses of 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil was flat most of the day, failing to provide some spillover support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 1/2 cents to $4.02 1/4. USDA reported another private export sale of... .. read more..
South Korea’s coal phaseout should not lead to ballooning LNG use
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:00
During the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), South Korea joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) and pledged to phase out coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) by 2040. This goal raises concerns about a potential ‘balloon effect’, where reductions in coal use may lead to an increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power. Coal phaseout ... .. read more..
How long will Gulf disruptions support aluminum prices?
Wednesday, March 4,2026,17:00
Aluminium prices surged 3.8% to $3,315 per tonne after QatarEnergy halted production following Iranian retaliatory strikes that shuttered its major LNG plant, raising urgent questions about how long the region’s supply disruptions will last. The attacks came after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering strikes across a region that produces around ... .. read more..
Has Sugar Been Artificially Sweetened by War in Iran?
Wednesday, March 4,2026,16:42
Is the rally in sugar being caused by the situation in Iran? More importantly, is the sugar market even rallying? .. read more..
Shootin' the Bull
Wednesday, March 4,2026,15:59
Futures traders, or at least the computers, turned into buyers at the get go this morning. .. read more..
Ample Global Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices
Wednesday, March 4,2026,14:26
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.20 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -5.10 (-1.23%). Sugar prices retreated on Wednesday as the outlook for a global surplus outweighs the geopolitical risks of higher shipping costs from the Iran war.... .. read more..
Cocoa Prices Climb on Dollar Weakness and Higher Shipping Costs
Wednesday, March 4,2026,14:24
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +45 (+1.49%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +34 (+1.59%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday, recovering from Monday's significant lows. Dollar weakness ($DXY ) on Wednesday sparked some mild short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa... .. read more..
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Shipping Costs Jump
Wednesday, March 4,2026,14:22
May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.10 (+1.09%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +29 (+1.78%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday. Supply concerns are supportive of coffee prices, as the war in Iran has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting global... .. read more..
Hogs Rallying at Midday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
Lean hog futures are rallying on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.50 to $1.75 on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 15 cents higher on March 2 at $89.84. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value... .. read more..
Cattle Rallying on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
Live cattle futures are posting $3.60 to $4 across most contracts. Cash trade has yet to be reported so far this week. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,224 head, with bids at $238. Feeder cattle futures are showing $6 to $6.85 gains across... .. read more..
Cotton Trading with Wednesday Gains
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on 3/3, averaging 62.49cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index... .. read more..
Wheat Posting Wednesday Losses
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
The wheat complex is posting losses across most contracts at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 7 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are slipping 6 to 7 cents at midday. There were 91 deliveries issued against March KC wheat overnight. MPLS spring wheat is down 4 to... .. read more..
Corn Posting Wednesday Weakness
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
Corn futures are down 2 to 4 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. There was just 1 delivery issued against March corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 cents to $4.02 3/4. USDA reported another private export sale of 125,000 MT of corn to unknown... .. read more..
Soybeans Holding Steady on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,13:16
Soybeans are showing most contracts within a penny of unchanged, with front month March down 1 ¾ cents. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3/4 cent at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.70 to $4 on the day, with... .. read more..
Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for a Global Surplus
Wednesday, March 4,2026,12:28
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.51%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.289%). Sugar prices are sliding today as the outlook for a global surplus outweighs the geopolitical risks of higher shipping costs from the Iran war. On... .. read more..
Cocoa Prices Push Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering
Wednesday, March 4,2026,12:07
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +46 (+1.53%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +32 (+1.50%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as they recover from Monday's significant lows. Dollar weakness ($DXY ) today has sparked some mild short covering in cocoa futures.... .. read more..
Coffee Prices Supported as Iran War Boosts Shipping Costs
Wednesday, March 4,2026,11:56
May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +2.60 (+0.92%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Supply concerns are supportive of coffee prices, as the war in Iran has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting global shipping rates,... .. read more..
Frozen Orange Prices Are Trending Higher. 1 Trade to Make Now.
Wednesday, March 4,2026,10:23
May FCOJ futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength. .. read more..
Buyer interest in Russian oil up in Asia, but prices steady, traders say
Wednesday, March 4,2026,10:18
Buyer interest in Russian oil in India and China is being spurred by concerns over Middle Eastern supply though prices have not yet reacted, five traders told Reuters on Wednesday. .. read more..
Tradable Opportunities in Grains
Wednesday, March 4,2026,09:13
Daily ranges in the grain markets have been expanding recently. It’s been a choppy back and forth trade and difficult for those with a longer-term time horizon, but shorter-term opportunities remain plentiful. .. read more..
Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:45
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors. .. read more..
Cattle Look to Wednesday Bouncing on Tuesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Live cattle futures saw gains of 70 cent to $1.02 at the Tuesday close. Preliminary open interest was down 2,358 contracts. Cash trade was late last week, with Southern action at $244 and Northern sales from $239-243. Nothing has been reported so far this week. Feeder cattle futures were steady... .. read more..
Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Lean hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with contracts within 20 cents of unchanged. Open interest was up 574 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.41 on Tuesday afternoon, down 46 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 25 cents higher... .. read more..
Cotton Bouncing Back on Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Cotton price action is up 30 to 55 points across most contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures are down 45 to 55 points in most front months on Tuesday. Crude oil was up $3.58 on the day to $74.81. The US dollar index is another $0.940 higher at $98.505. Uncertainty with... .. read more..
Wheat Falling on Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Wheat is showing losses across the three markets, with Chicago leading the way lower. The wheat complex was mixed on Tuesday, with hard red contracts pushing higher gains. Chicago SRW futures closed 2 to 4 cents lower on Tuesday. Open interest was down 2,498 contracts. KC HRW futures were 3... .. read more..
Soybeans Easing Lower to Early on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Soybeans are trading with weakness across most contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures saw late session strength, with contracts closing 5 to 7 cents higher. Open interest was up 11,056 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in the new crop months. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash... .. read more..
Corn Falling Lower to Start Wednesday Trade
Wednesday, March 4,2026,08:22
Corn price action is down 1 ¼ to 3 ¼ cents in the front months. Futures posted gains across most contracts on Tuesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 cents higher. Crude oil strength was supportive. Tuesday’s preliminary open interest was down 14,092 contracts, mostly in the old crop contracts, as... .. read more..
China’s coal supply to tighten in 2026 as demand growth slows
Wednesday, March 4,2026,06:00
China remained the world’s largest coal producer in 2025, with coal output increasing by 2.7% year-on-year to 4.98 billion tonnes. Production was strong in the first half of the year, supported by elevated energy security concerns and steady power demand. However, growth momentum slowed in the second half as intensified safety inspections and regulatory oversight ... .. read more..
Global aluminum market braces for supply disruptions, volatility and margin s...
Wednesday, March 4,2026,06:00
Aluminum market observers expect the escalating conflict in the Middle East to cause supply disruptions to both aluminum and aluminum raw materials shipping to and from the region, together with short-term market volatility and a squeeze on global producer margins from higher energy and freight costs. Container shipping company Maersk, which transports aluminum among other ... .. read more..
Iron Ore Steadies as Key China Meeting Eyed
Wednesday, March 4,2026,06:00
Iron ore futures hovered around CNY 750 per ton, holding within a narrow range as investors looked for demand signals from a key parliamentary meeting in top consumer China. Markets are closely monitoring the week-long “Two Sessions” annual gathering in Beijing, where policymakers are expected to set growth targets and outline policy priorities. Expectations for ... .. read more..
Copper Gains in Broad Metals Rebound
Wednesday, March 4,2026,06:00
Copper futures rose toward $5.9 per pound on Wednesday, ending a two-day decline and following a rebound across the broader metals market as investors monitored developments in the Middle East. The US-Israeli war on Iran entered its fifth day, with US President Donald Trump expressing concern that the strikes could bring a new Iranian leadership ... .. read more..
Crude oil price to touch $150 amid US-Iran war? What brokerages fear in worst...
Wednesday, March 4,2026,04:17
Global oil markets face severe disruption as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, choking a fifth of crude flows. Brokerages warn Brent could hit $100–$150, stoking inflation, recession fears and sharp economic strain across emerging markets, especially energy-import dependent Asia. .. read more..