How is the Dollar Index Declining Even Though it is Slightly Higher?
Barchart3 minutes ago
The dollar index has edged higher from the level in late February 2024. However, other markets are screaming the dollar index is losing value even though it has posted a slight gain.
Mine These 3 Unusually Active Long-Duration Call Options
Barchart3 minutes ago
In Wednesday’s trading, there were 16 unusually active call options with 611 days to expiration. Three of them just happened to be gold miners. Here’s why you might want to buy one or more of them.
KSU awarded $6M grant by USAID
Brownfield Ag News7 minutes ago
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a $6 million grant to Kansas State University for global food security efforts. The University says it’s Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab will receive the funds to help strengthen existing agricultural research, education and outreach entities in Guatemala. “SIIL...
Wheat Pulling on Thursday
Barchart7 minutes ago
The wheat complex is heading lower at midday. They again quickly faded the early session gains today. Chicago contracts are down 5 to 8 cents across the front months. Kansas City futures are steady to 5 cents lower. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 3 to 6 cent losses. The...
Corn Slips from Higher Early Trade Again on Thursday
Barchart7 minutes ago
Corn futures are hitting the copy/paste button on the Thursday trade, as future are again fading the early session gains. Midday losses are totaling 4 to 7 cents as a planting window is open of areas across the Corn Belt this weekend. Weather through the weekend shows much of the...
Corn Slips from Higher Early Trade Again on Thursday
Barchart7 minutes ago
Corn futures are hitting the copy/paste button on the Thursday trade, as future are again fading the early session gains. Midday losses are totaling 4 to 7 cents as a planting window is open of areas across the Corn Belt this weekend. Weather through the weekend shows much of the...
Hogs Rallying on Thursday
Barchart7 minutes ago
Lean hogs are posting a $1.02 to $1.45 rally in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 40 cents on Thursday AM at 89.36. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 47 cents on May 14 at $91.76. Pork sales in the...
Soybeans Sticking Closer to Even Following Lackluster Export Sales Data
Barchart7 minutes ago
Soybeans are slipping lower on Thursday following dull Export Sales data. Contracts are steady to 4 cents lower in the nearbys, with July slightly higher. Soymeal futures are down $1.70 to $2.30/ton. Soy Oil is extending the bounce with 80 point gains. Weekly Export Sales data tallied soybean bookings at...
Wheat Pulling on Thursday
Barchart7 minutes ago
The wheat complex is heading lower at midday. They again quickly faded the early session gains today. Chicago contracts are down 5 to 8 cents across the front months. Kansas City futures are steady to 5 cents lower. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 3 to 6 cent losses. The...
Cattle Leading with Triple Digit Gains
Barchart7 minutes ago
Live cattle are trading the Thursday session with $1 to $1.20 gains across most contracts at midday. Cash action has been quiet this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange saw no bids or sales on the 1,352 head listed this morning, with asks in the $185-186 range. Very light...
Cotton Rallying Despite Weaker Export Sales Data
Barchart7 minutes ago
The cotton market is trading with 131 to 176 point gains on Thursday’s midday. The outside market factors are a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 48 cents and the US dollar index back 113 points higher. USDA’s Export Sales report showed a 38.32% wk/wk drop in old crop...