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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...