by admin | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
ISM non-manufacturing index is expected to snap its losing streak Feb JOLTS job openings are expected to remain at a relatively strong level U.S. trade deficit expected to remain near trend Weekly EIA report expected to show a new record high in crude oil inventories...
by admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
-Corn used for ethanol production in Feb higher than expected – sorghum share continues to rise -Ukraine wheat crop seen down 35% from last year -USDA winter wheat crop condition updates start this afternoon -Southern Plains forecast remains dry -Brazilian...
by admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Jun E-mini stock futures are up +5.00 points (+0.24%) at a 3-month high on increased M&A activity as Virgin America VA surged 35% in pre-market trading after Alaska Air Group agreed to buy the airline for $2.6 billion. Stocks are also higher on positive...
by admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Survey Prior 4/4/2016 11:00 Export Inspections – Corn 31-Mar — 977.69 4/4/2016 11:00 Export Inspections – Soybeans 31-Mar — 567.53 4/4/2016 11:00 Export Inspections – Wheat 31-Mar — 327.12 US 0945 ET Mar New York ISM...
by admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Weekly market focus Friday’s strong U.S. economic data indicates that U.S. economy remains on track Market expectations for Fed rate hikes drop sharply after Tuesday’s Yellen comments U.S. factory orders expected to show a decline but orders optimism...
by admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last Trading Day for APRIL Live Cattle OPTIONS TODAY is Last Trading Day for MAY ICE Cocoa OPTIONS May Cocoa options will cease trading at 12:30 p.m. (CDST) April Live Cattle options will cease trading at the regular close
by admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
June E-mini S&Ps this morning are down -0.4% on a -2.0% sell-off in European stocks and a -3.6% sell-off in the Nikkei index on a weak Tankan report. Japan’s Tankan Q1 large manufacturer index fell by -6 points to 6, which was weaker than market...
by admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Date Time Event Survey Prior 4/1/2016 13:00 Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count 1-Apr — 464 4/1/2016 13:00 Baker Hughes U.S. Rotary Gas Rigs 1-Apr — 92 4/1/2016 13:00 Baker Hughes U.S. Rotary Oil Rigs 1-Apr — 372 4/1/2016...
by admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
March payrolls are expected to show a respectable increase and indicate that the U.S. economy is still afloat U.S. ISM manufacturing index is expected to move back above 50.0 for the first time in six months Final-March U.S. consumer sentiment index is expected...
by admin | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
This post contains charts summarizing today’s Grain Stocks report numbers and Prospective Plantings report numbers relative to the average trade estimates heading into the reports. Corn planted area was the larger “bearish surprise” on record for the...
