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Cocoa Prices Fall Back on Dollar Strength
Barchart16 minutes ago
July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) this morning is down -129 (-1.19%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -153 (-1.591%). Cocoa prices this morning are moderately lower as a stronger dollar (DXY00 ) has fueled long liquidation pressures in cocoa futures. Cocoa also has a negative...
Coffee Prices Retreat as ICE Coffee Inventories Rebound
Barchart27 minutes ago
July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) this morning is down -4.30 (-1.89%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is down -153 (-3.55%). Coffee prices this morning are posting moderate losses. A rebound in ICE-monitored coffee supplies has sparked long liquidation in coffee futures today. ICE-monitored robusta coffee inventories on Thursday...
Crude Prices Slightly Higher on Middle East Tensions
Barchart41 minutes ago
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is up +0.06 (+0.07%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is down -0.35 (-0.13%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. Middle East tensions are underpinning crude prices on concerns of escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has launched strikes against...
Another round of active weather for the Heartland; wind-blown, warm-up for some
Brownfield Ag News49 minutes ago
Back-to-back storm systems crossing the central Plains and upper Midwest will result in a protracted period of unsettled weather, which may include heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. The initial system, traversing the central Plains on Friday, will be in the vicinity of Lake Superior late Saturday. The trailing storm, about...
Missouri, Mississippi River water level updates
Brownfield Ag News49 minutes ago
An atmospheric scientist says water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers could be a concern later in the growing season. Matt Makens tells Brownfield that’s due to a disappointing winter snowpack. “A lot of snow wasn’t expected across the northern states. That just happens with El Nino that you’re...
Locally heavy, severe, showers & t-storms on parts of the Plains, western, southern Corn Belt
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted Friday morning in the Great Lakes region, although most locations reported lower temperatures earlier in the week. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms in areas west of the Mississippi River are halting fieldwork but improving topsoil moisture for recently planted corn and soybeans. By...
Stocks Climb on Impressive Tech Earnings and Strength in AI Chip Makers
Barchart1 hour ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.55%. US stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 climbing...
Microsoft Shows Massive FCF Growth Despite High AI Spending - MSFT Looks Undervalued
Barchart1 hour ago
Microsoft produced excellent quarterly results with higher free cash flow despite increased AI capex spending. This makes MSFT look undervalued here and provides a good opportunity for short-put investors.
Specialty crop growers left in limbo over permitting delays
Brownfield Ag News1 hour ago
Michigan specialty crop growers are concerned state permitting delays will disrupt the ability to package their products this summer. Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee President Chad Reenders tells Brownfield, “This past year, we’ve had multiple facilities reach out to our committee and others and say, listen, they’re denying our permits, we...
Calvin Klein Mid-Season Sale: Markdowns Over 60% | Weather.com
Weather Channel1 hour ago
Calvin Klein Mid-Season Sale: Markdowns Over 60% | Weather.com
Dollar Climbs as Strong US Economic News May Delay Rate Cuts
Barchart1 hour ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.23%. The dollar today recovered from a 2-week low and is moderately higher. The dollar strengthened today as stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Mar personal spending and Mar core PCE deflator were hawkish for Fed policy and may further delay...