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Why is Gold Ignoring Higher Rates and a Stronger Dollar?
Barchart6 minutes ago
Gold is the world’s oldest currency. Historically, rising interest rates and a strong U.S. dollar have been bearish for gold prices. Meanwhile, the traditional trading patterns have not impacted gold over the past weeks as rates have increased, the dollar index rallied, and gold has continued to make higher lows and higher highs in record territory.
Variable soils driving planting progress
Brownfield Ag News8 minutes ago
A Michigan agronomist says soil moisture levels are driving where farmers have been able make progress on spring fieldwork. Helena’s Ben Wilson tells Brownfield, “We’ve certainly got more rain on the West side I would say.” “The light soils over there are moderating pretty well but the heavier dirt, the...
Coffee Posts Moderate Gains on Dollar Weakness
Barchart12 minutes ago
May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is up +1.00 (+0.42%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) is up +17 (+0.42%). Coffee prices this morning are moderately higher but well below Thursday's significant highs. Dollar weakness today has prompted short covering in coffee futures. On Thursday, arabica coffee posted...
Crude Prices Gain as Israel Launches a Retaliatory Strike on Iran
Barchart20 minutes ago
May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) this morning is up +0.39 (+0.47%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is up +0.34 (+0.13%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Crude prices spiked more than +$3 a barrel in overnight trade on escalation of Middle East tensions after US...
What's the Better Safe Haven Market? (Part 2)
Barchart23 minutes ago
As a follow-up to a piece I posted 6 months ago, I again discuss the role of gold as a safe have market.
Pacific Northwest Grain Market News
USDA26 minutes ago
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National Daily Feeder and Stocker Summary Report AM
USDA28 minutes ago
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Ornamental Shipment Report - Miami, FL
USDA30 minutes ago
REPORTING OFFICE: MIAMI APR 19 2024 DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS AND IMPORTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS FOR APR 18 2024 ...
Denver swings from snow to 70s in Colorado's weekend weather rollercoaster
Fox Weather32 minutes ago
DENVER – Denver is set for a weather rollercoaster this weekend, with a few inches of snow expected on the Front Range. However, there's no need to worry, as sunny and warmer days are right around the corner.March and April reign as the snowiest months in the region and their...
European Commodities: Cocoa Continues Its Impressive Rally, But With Less Liquidity and More Risk
Barchart34 minutes ago
Cocoa keeps rising while coffee pulls back, and nickel prices pop on new Russian restrictions.
Stocks Fall Back on Middle East Tensions and Chip Stock Weakness
Barchart37 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.92%. US stock indexes this morning are mixed, with the S&P 500 falling to...
EPA issues emergency E15 waiver for summer
Brownfield Ag News40 minutes ago
The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency waiver to allow E15 to be sold this summer. The waiver will go into effect May 1 so retail stations can start selling E15 on June 1. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says allowing E15 sales during the summer driving season increases fuel...