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Market Update: Trade Wars and Record Fund Positions Impact Agricultural Futures – February 2025 Analysis

by ago_admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch Good morning! There are plenty of headlines to evaluate as we start the month of February! Trade wars with Canada, Mexico and China will dominate the news feed this morning as Trump takes a hardline stance in...

Fund Positions Drive Agricultural Rally: Record Long Positions in Corn and Livestock Markets

by ago_admin | Jan 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch It’s important to track managed money, as they seem to be the main driver in all market trends. There’s no doubt, the rally in grains and livestock have been aided by massive fund buying. The net...

Fund Managers Bullish on Corn and Soybeans; Record Long Positions in Cattle While Wheat Shorts Persist | Market Analysis January 2025

by ago_admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch COT report data attached and shown in the table below.  Managed money was a big buyer of corn and beans in the week ending last Tuesday. The USDA report on 1/10 may have been the catalyst. Funds have...

Weekly COT Update: Managed Money Drives Corn, Soybean, and Livestock Markets Amid USDA Report Impact

by ago_admin | Jan 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch COT data was released after yesterday’s close, showing money flow by reportable traders as of last Tuesday (1/7).  The table below provides a look at “Managed Money” positions. These...

COT Report & USDA Preview: Funds Flip Bullish on Corn, Hogs Face Liquidation Pressure

by ago_admin | Jan 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

Author: Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch The Commitment of Traders report was released yesterday afternoon, showing positions by reportable traders as of the close last Tuesday (12/31). Below, you’ll find the Managed Money positions and how they...

Grain Market Analysis: Year-End COT Report Shows Mixed Fund Positions in Grains, Strong Long Bias in Livestock Heading into 2025

by ago_admin | Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

Nathan Harris, Ag Optimus, Akron, IA Branch COT data attached, with managed money positioning shown in the table below. Going into year end MM$ holds 160k net longs in corn, 67k net shorts in beans, and a heavy net short meal position (-96k).  On the livestock...
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