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Commodity Markets Year-End Analysis: Record Positions in Soymeal & Feeders, Hogs Report Anticipation, 2025 Outlook

by ago_admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Nate Harris, Ag Optimus. Akron Iowa Branch Note record shorts in Soybean Meal (big short covering rally started last Wednesday), and record longs in feeder cattle (we believe some profit taking by funds seemed to take place Wednesday and Thursday). Do they continue...

Weekly Commodity Update: Fund Managers Boost Corn Positions as USDA Projects Lower Supply

by ago_admin | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

Author Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch COT data attached, with managed money movement shown on the table below. Big fund buying in corn, pushing their net long up to 165k. The market pulled back at the end of the week, but with USDA showing us a declining...

Commitments of Traders: Fund Positions Show Record Feeder Cattle Longs, Historic Hog Stakes Amid Mixed Grain Market Sentiment | Market Analysis

by ago_admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch. COT report data is attached, showing positions by reportable traders as of last Tuesday’s close.  The table below shows managed money movement. Mixed in the grains and oilseeds without much of a shift...

Record Fund Positions in Livestock Futures: CFTC COT Report Shows Massive Long Holdings in Hogs While Grains Lag

by ago_admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Branch The CFTC released its Commitment of Traders report yesterday afternoon, showing reportable trader positions as of last Tuesday. More of the same- fund buying in livestock futures, and a general lack of interest in the...

COT Report Analysis: Managed Money Surges in Corn Futures, Record Net Long in Hogs – Market Commentary 11/12/24

by ago_admin | Nov 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron Iowa COT report data attached from Friday’s release, showing positions by reportable traders as of 11/12/24.  Managed Money added 87k contracts to its net long position in corn, pushing the total exposure to 109k...
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