Tag Archives: Commodities
Wheat prices uncertain following weather prediction in Russia
Wheat prices drop to $6.84 following forecasted rain in southern Russia and Ukraine. A stronger US dollar also pressures the demand of farm goods.
Chicago wheat set for biggest weekly gain in a month on global crop concerns
Key points: Chicago wheat prices gained more ground on Friday, poised for their largest weekly rise in a month, driven by concerns over crop losses in the Black Sea region and other key exporting countries. The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose 0.4% to $7.01 a bushel, taking the weeklyContinue Reading
Oil poised for weekly gain on rising demand
Key points: Oil prices increased on Friday, with global benchmark Brent set for its first weekly gain in three weeks due to signs of improving demand from key consumers China and the United States. Picture: Oil prices on the rise as seen on VT Markets app. Brent and WTI crude futures edge higher Brent crudeContinue Reading
Corn and soybean prices on the rise before USDA report
Key points The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose to $6.39-2/8 a bushel early Friday, indicating a positive start to the day. Investors might expect further price stability or slight increases as market sentiment holds firm ahead of the USDA report. Picture: Wheat prices on the rise as seen onContinue Reading
How the Federal Reserve can influence your next latte
Interest rates matter more than you think. Learn how the Fed’s policies can affect commodity prices. Imagine starting your day with a warm, inviting latte. As you savor the rich aroma and creamy texture, you’re unwittingly experiencing the end result of complex global forces at play. But what exactly is in a cup of joe?Continue Reading
China sees swings on iron and steel
Key Points: On Thursday, iron ore and steel product prices in China experienced a decline, primarily influenced by reduced demand following the Labour Day holiday. Iron sees decline in May The most-traded September iron ore on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange was down by 0.6%, trading at 874.50 yuan ($121.06) per metric tonne. In contrast, theContinue Reading
Increased farmer sales are easing bids for soybeans and corn
Key points Basis bids for soybeans and corn shipped by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast showed a slight decline on Wednesday. This shift reflects the increased sales by farmers, effectively boosting the supply in the market. raders have observed that after a spike in futures prices on the Chicago Board of Trade for cornContinue Reading
Oil prices climb on Gaza tensions and Saudi price hike
Key points: Brent crude futures gained 51 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.47 a barrel at 0636 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $78.64 a barrel, up 53 cents, or 0.7%. Last week, both futures contracts posted their steepest weekly loss in three months with Brent falling more than 7% and WTIContinue Reading
MARKETS TODAY: Asian stocks climb, Yen continues descent
Key Points: Asian stocks reached their highest levels in more than a year this Monday, driven by growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might reduce interest rates later this year. Although trading volumes were lower due to a holiday in Japan, the positive mood has seemingly spread across other major Asian markets. Asian marketContinue Reading
Oil stabilises, set for weekly fall on US economy concerns
Oil prices are rising today as OPEC+ members discuss possibly extending their supply cuts. Despite this upward movement, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude are set to end the week with losses, influenced by U.S. economic uncertainties and minimal impact on oil supplies from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Picture: Oil prices rising as seenContinue Reading
