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Chicago corn and soybean futures experienced a modest rise on Friday but stayed close to their lowest levels since 2020. This trend points to a challenging week for these agricultural commodities, driven by favourable crop weather in the United States and an expectation of abundant supply.

Key points Gold prices have shown resilience, holding their ground at $2,422.12 per ounce as of 0021 GMT. This follows Monday’s peak of $2,449.89 per ounce, the highest level since May 20. In the futures market, U.S. gold dipped by 0.1% to $2,425.60, reflecting a cautious yet optimistic sentiment among traders. See: Gold prices tradingContinue Reading

Key points Chicago wheat, corn, and soybean futures showed a slight rise early on Thursday, stabilising after recent losses. This shift comes as the market digests favourable U.S. crop conditions, hinting at a balanced outlook for these key agricultural commodities. Wheat and corn recover slightly on better crop prospects See: Wheat shows slight recovery, tradingContinue Reading

Key points: Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as the impact from Hurricane Beryl dissipated and inflation data highlighted persistently weak consumer demand in top crude importer China. Picture: Oil prices decline as seen on the VT Markets app. Brent and WTI crude prices fall as US gulf supply concerns ease As of 0632 GMT, BrentContinue Reading

Wheat and soybean prices steadied after sharp declines as better-than-expected crop conditions are reported. Read more for the forecast and trading opportunities.

Key points: The most active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) held steady at $5.79-1/2 a bushel as of 0034 GMT. Corn rose by 0.2% to $4.23-1/4 a bushel, and soybeans increased by 0.2% to $11.07-1/4 a bushel. Wheat prices have fallen close to 15% in June, marking the most significant declineContinue Reading

Silver prices (Symbol: XAGUSD) have been on an upward trajectory in 2024 with 21% year-to-date, making it one of the best-performing commodities this year. Silver has outperformed its metallic counterparts, gold and copper, as well as the S&P 500 index.    The image above shows the how silver has ralled in 2024, as observed onContinue Reading

Key points: Chicago wheat futures experienced a dip to their lowest point since April, driven by a stronger U.S. dollar and an improved supply outlook. As harvests ramp up across the United States and other key regions, fresh grain supplies are entering the market, contributing to the price decline. Corn futures also fell slightly, whileContinue Reading

Key points:  Wheat prices (Symbol: Wheat-C) fell on Thursday, slipping to the lowest level in two months as the major harvest supply in the world eased supply fears. Prices dropped to $5.73-1/2 a bushel, down around 18.8% from the highs seen last month.  Images above show the dip in wheat prices, as observed on theContinue Reading

Key points:  Cocoa (Symbol: Cocoa-C) prices surged past $10,000 per metric ton driven by escalating concerns over supply shortages from major producers. The market is now focused on the worsening supply crisis, particularly in Ivory Coast and Ghana, as the top cocoa producers in the world.  The image above shows cocoa prices rallying, as observedContinue Reading