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Funds’ canola short position up, for now

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 16, 2019

MarketsFarm — Fund traders added to their large net short position in canola during the week ended Tuesday (Sept. 10), according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in canola came in Tuesday at 73,025, an increase of about 7,000 […] Read more

ICE November 2019 canola with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola looks for bounce

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 28, 2019

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Wednesday but remain rangebound overall, as market participants continued to await a clearer picture on the size of the 2019 crop. “The overall grain and oilseed complex still feels heavily weighted, but I’m hoping for at least a short-term bounce,” said Mike Jubinville […] Read more

CME June 2019 live cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures bounce, cattle end lower

By Julie Ingwersen May 14, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closed higher on Tuesday in a technical rebound after Monday’s limit-down close, with firm cash hog values lending support, traders said. Technical traders were encouraged that the benchmark June hog contract was able to hold above Monday’s low, a supportive chart […] Read more

ICE July 2019 canola (candlestick) with CBOT July 2010 soybeans (line) for comparison. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Bearish funds keep canola pointed lower

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 1, 2019

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola prices fell to their lowest levels since 2014 during the week ended Wednesday, as bearish technical signals and a lack of progress on trade relations with China weighed on values. While a short-covering correction is possible, the underlying fundamentals also remain bearish. Speculators adding to their large net short positions […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy higher after three-day skid

By Julie Ingwersen April 25, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures closed higher on Thursday, snapping a three-session slide, while corn and wheat rebounded from contract lows as fund-driven selling paused and forecasts signaled more U.S. planting delays, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) July soybeans settled up four cents at $8.72-3/4 per bushel (all figures US$). CBOT […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Funds still holding large net short position in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 5, 2019

MarketsFarm — The large short fund position in ICE canola futures held relatively steady during the week ended Tuesday, with only a small reduction in the net reportable position, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to the latest report, managed money and other […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle retreat on technical selling, fund liquidation

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News March 26, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell for a third straight session on Tuesday on technical selling and fund long liquidation following the market’s recent climb to one-year highs, traders said. Open interest in live cattle futures was expected to be lower for a second straight session after hitting an all-time […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 wheat with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat eases in thin holiday trade

By Julie Ingwersen, P.J. Huffstutter December 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell more than one per cent on Monday in thin, technically driven trade, brokers said, but still posted a yearly gain of nearly 18 per cent. U.S. soybean futures ended lower, retreating from early advances tied to signs of thawing trade tension between Washington and top global soy […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Funds reduce short position in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News December 12, 2018

CNS Canada — Fund traders lowered their net short positions in ICE canola futures during the week ended Dec. 4, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to the latest report, managed money and other reportable speculators decreased their net short position in canola […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Long-awaited fund report still murky for canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 27, 2018

CNS Canada — The recent move to New York for the ICE Futures canola contract has brought with it fresh oversight from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The weekly commitment of traders (CoT) report compiled by the CFTC provides details on who is trading canola and the size of their positions — but […] Read more

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Funds’ canola short position up, for now

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola looks for bounce

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures bounce, cattle end lower

ICE weekly outlook: Bearish funds keep canola pointed lower

U.S. grains: Soy higher after three-day skid

Funds still holding large net short position in canola

U.S. livestock: Live cattle retreat on technical selling, fund liquidation

U.S. grains: Wheat eases in thin holiday trade

Funds reduce short position in canola

Long-awaited fund report still murky for canola

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