Most traders think they’re diversified—until everything starts moving together. This article breaks down how correlation within commodity groups creates hidden risk, and why managing sub-group exposure is critical to maintaining a balanced portfolio.

Bullish bias in Cattle-on-Feed report

When I saw the picture available to use of a ghost in a wheat field, I knew I had to use it for this piece discussing long-term investments in a market known as Poverty Grass.

How certain commodity prices could behave

Soybeans closed with Friday gains of ½ to 4 ¾ cents across the board, with Marh slipping 8 ½ cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 4 cents at $11.02. Soymeal futures were down 90 cents to $3 higher on the day, closing the...

Corn futures closed the Friday session with most contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents higher, shrugging off early weakness. July was an exception, down ¼ cent. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cent at $4.12 3/4. Crude oil fell $9.12 on the day following Iran agreeing...

The wheat complex closed with winter wheat weakness, with spring wheat higher on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were steady in some deferreds to 7 1/4 cents lower in the front months, as May was still up 20 ¼ cents this week. KC HRW futures were 1 ½ to 6 cents...

Cattle Markets Crash and recover in front of the Cattle on Feed report

Spread Opportunity Perhaps

In my opinion, the cattle market is believed moving into equilibrium.  Rationing has caused significant shifts in domestic production and processing.

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 cent losses in most contracts on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 cent at $4.10 1/4. Crude oil is falling $11.27 on the day following Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz this morning. Export Sales...

The wheat complex is trading with losses across most contracts so far on the Thursday session. Chicago SRW futures are down 9 to 10 cents in most contracts. KC HRW futures are down 5 to 6 cents at midday. MPLS spring wheat is steady to a penny lower. Crude oil...