Market Commentary

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Many a year ago, when I was still quite wet behind the ears and trying to learn about markets, charting, and what not, a number of “experienced” analysts counseled me to always keep an eye on what was happening in oats, as they were a bellwether for the grain markets. …

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I suspect most of us are familiar with the old adage; the opera is not over until the fat lady sings.  While I recognize that saying is no doubt considered un-PC these days, particularly considering that many of today’s performers are anything but robust, not to mention the declining familiarity…

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Weekly Commentary

APRIL 22, 2022 I would venture a guess quite a number of you who reared children throughout the 1970s and ’80s, at one time or another, came across the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, written by Judith Viorst. As a quick refresher, the story…

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It has certainly been a slick move in the bean oil market these past few weeks.  (I apologize, as I have promised myself to try and refrain from the dad jokes, but sometimes they are just too easy to pass up).  After slipping back below the 70-cent level at the…

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Soybeans have assumed the role of the leader of the bull gang this week, with spot futures having now pushed to the highest point traded since late February.  If we were to close right at this current price (17.34) tomorrow, it would go down as the highest weekly close yet…

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