Hedge Funds, Farmers on Opposite Sides of Commodity Prices
Every financial trade has a party and a counterparty on the opposite end of the spectrum. In the case of agricultural commodities, hedge funds and farmers find themselves on opposing sides.
Other symbols: CANECORNSOYBTAGS
2 days ago - ETF Trends
Two Measures of Inflation: January 2024
The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for January shows that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.8%. The January core Consu...
Other symbols: CORN
7 days ago - ETF Trends
Despite Downtrend, This ETF Is Ahead of Commodities Indexes
After spiking last summer, agricultural commodities have been under pressure. Despite the downtrend, however,theTeucrium Agricultural Fund (TAGS) has been able to outperform major agricultural commo...
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13 days ago - ETF Trends
Long-Term Expectations for Ag Commodities Remain Positive
Agricultural commodities have largely trended lower as evidenced by the S&P GSCI Agriculture Index, which is down almost 20% the past year. Despite this, long-term expectations for producers remain on...
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27 days ago - ETF Trends
Two Measures of Inflation: December 2023
The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for December shows core inflation is still above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.9%. The December core Consumer Price ...
Other symbols: CORN
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends
New California Biofuels Plant Spurs Soybean Prices Higher
The increased use of biofuels should generate bullish vibes for agricultural commodities investors. More recently, plans for a biofuel plant in California should help spur more investors to look at ag...
Other symbols: SOYB
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends
Global Food Prices Fell in 2023, But Sugar Hit Record Highs
Global food prices fell in 2023, although sugar hit record highs thanks to harsh weather conditions in certain producer countries. The dip in overall agricultural commodities could present investors w...
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2 months ago - ETF Trends
2024 Supply Shocks, Food Inflation Could Elevate Ag Commodities
2023 applied a lot of downward pressure on agricultural commodities as factors crimping supply were eased throughout the year. However, prices could get bullish again if 2024 brings supply shocks and ...
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2 months ago - ETF Trends
Two Measures of Inflation: November 2023
The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for November shows that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 3.2%. The November core Con...
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2 months ago - ETF Trends
Temper 2024 Volatility With Agricultural Commodities
The capital markets are brimming with optimism heading into 2024. Still, volatility and market uncertainty warrant the use of alternative assets to balance a portfolio, such as agricultural commoditie...
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2 months ago - ETF Trends
Wheat futures poised for first daily loss in 9 sessions as USDA lifts global production forecast
Wheat futures declined on Friday, eyeing their first daily loss in nine sessions, while soybean futures traded lower after a monthly supply-and-demand report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
3 months ago - Market Watch
Agricultural Economists Upbeat for 2024 Commodities Outlook
Harsh weather from El Nino has been negatively affecting crop yields for much of the year, but 2024 should bring an improved outlook, according to the November Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor that surv...
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3 months ago - ETF Trends
China's Appetite for Grains Keeps Soybean, Wheat Demand Afloat
Different parts of the world have been dealing with harsh weather challenges presented by El Niño this year. Nonetheless, soybean sales were still able to reach a yearly high while wheat stays afloat ...
Other symbols: SOYB
3 months ago - ETF Trends
Wheat futures eye biggest daily loss a month as USDA raises U.S. supply outlook
Wheat futures declined on Thursday, with prices looking to post their largest one-day percentage loss in about four weeks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Est...
4 months ago - Market Watch
World Food Price Index Falls in October Along With Commodities
Severe climate conditions constraining supply of certain agricultural commodities weren't enough to push food prices higher through the month of October. That's according to data from the United Natio...
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4 months ago - ETF Trends
Two Measures of Inflation and Fed Policy
The BEA's core PCE Price Index for September shows core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target, at 3.7%. The September core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was hi...
Other symbols: CORN
4 months ago - ETF Trends
Argentina Drought Should Keep Wheat, Soybean Prices Afloat
Argentina's drought is putting pressure on soybean and wheat prices. Further cuts in supply should help keep prices afloat for both commodities.
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5 months ago - ETF Trends
Analyst Sees Wheat Strength Despite Rough Third Quarter
Geopolitical forces, harsh climate, and other factors contributed to a rough third quarter for wheat, but amid the bearish tones, some analysts see upside ahead for the agricultural commodity. It coul...
5 months ago - ETF Trends
Wheat Prices See More Downward Pressure After Bumper Harvest
Russia, a top exporter in wheat, is coming off a bumper harvest, which should inject a healthy supply that could put downward pressure on prices. It's welcome news for consumers, but traders may want ...
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6 months ago - ETF Trends
Why wheat prices have fallen to their lowest since 2020 despite Russia-Ukraine grain deal's lapse
Soft red winter wheat prices have fallen to their lowest since late 2020, on ample global supplies, despite the lapse of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which was meant to keep global markets supplied...
6 months ago - Market Watch
Wheat futures touch their lowest price since late 2020, then edge higher after USDA data
Wheat futures touched their lowest intraday prices since late 2020 on Tuesday, then moved up modestly after the U.S. Department of Agriculture left its 2023/2024 U.S. all wheat outlook for supply and ...
6 months ago - Market Watch
Harsh Weather Is Keeping Food Prices Elevated
High food prices aren't relenting and harsh weather conditions should continue to keep them elevated. This could spell opportunities in agricultural commodities.
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6 months ago - ETF Trends
Push for Food Security in China Could Affect Ag Commodities
In addition to re-injecting growth into its economy, China is looking to bolster its food security after harsh weather conditions hit key crops like wheat. The second-largest economy had bright prospe...
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7 months ago - ETF Trends
Ukraine Supply Disruptions Will Lead to Wheat Price Volatility
If a potential central bank pivot from hiking interest rates isn't enough, then geopolitical factors could add an additional dosage of volatility to wheat prices. In particular, supply disruptions in ...
7 months ago - ETF Trends
India Looks to Ease Wheat Prices With Potential Tax Cut
India is looking to get seemingly out-of-control wheat prices in order with a potential import tax cut or even by abolishing the tax altogether. The news comes via Reuters.
7 months ago - ETF Trends
