Jack Scoville

About the Author

Jack Scoville is a veteran futures market analyst specializing in grains, softs, rice, oilseeds, and tropical products such as coffee and sugar. His industry contacts in South America, Europe, Asia, and North America provide him with a unique and comprehensive view of these markets. Jack began working in the futures industry over 30 years ago and spent 10 years working on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade in various roles, starting with The PRICE Futures Group since it was established in 1988. Jack writes daily commentaries - Morning Grains and Softs, in both English and Spanish and is regularly quoted around the world by news & wire services including Dow Jones, AP, Bloomberg, and Reuters. You can contact Jack by phone at (312) 264-4322 or by email at jscoville@pricegroup.com. Learn even more on our website at www.pricegroup.com.

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Cotton prices stay strong, following a rise in demand

Jack Scoville

January 19, 2018

Cotton was higher as the buyers appeared once again to cover short cash market positions. Trends remain up and the tone of the market remains positive.

Is there an oversupply of cotton?

Jack Scoville

January 17, 2018

Cotton was a little lower on some follow-through selling in response to the USDA reports released on Friday that showed ample production and supplies for the U.S.

Grains market reacts to USDA reports

Jack Scoville

January 16, 2018

U.S. markets closed lower on Friday and lower for the week in response to the USDA planted area estimates.

Low supply: will wheat price continue rising?

Jack Scoville

January 12, 2018

Wheat prices remain generally firm on ideas of reduced planted area for Winter Wheat this year.

Is cotton entering a bull market?

Jack Scoville

January 12, 2018

Cotton was sharply higher to limit up in response to a week of very strong export sales and reports of increased mil buying that appeared after prices held support areas on the charts.

Will a strong crude market raise sugar prices?

Jack Scoville

January 9, 2018

Sugar futures were lower in both New York and London to start the new week but a firm crude oil market could help keep sugar prices high if more cane gets diverted into ethanol production.