Agriculture

Cocoa Futures Update

Cocoa Futures: New Year, Same Story

Peter Mooses
January 15, 2021
Although we turned the calendar to a new year, most of our market stories have remained the same.
Grain futures market update

This Week in Corn & Soybeans

Tony Cholly
January 12, 2021
The grain complex has been extremely volatile over the last 4-6 months, with soybeans rallying over $4.50 and corn $1.60.
Cocoa Futures Update

2021 Cocoa Demand Could Look Different

Peter Mooses
December 11, 2020
As we near the end of 2020, analysts start to dissect and predict certain possibilities in the new year.
Soybeans trading

Calling A Top In Soybeans

Frank Cholly
December 1, 2020
The soybean market has lost momentum. The market hasn’t been able to trade and close above the key level of $12.00, even with all the bullish news of Chinese demand, tightening stocks, and drought conditions in Brazil.
Man picking cocoa fruit

Cocoa Futures’ Prices Pull Back Heading Into Thanksgiving Holiday

Peter Mooses
November 25, 2020
As news broke that Europe would be easing its Covid-19 restrictions in certain areas, the hope that cocoa demand would rise has supported the market this week.
Cocoa Futures Update

U.S. Presidential Election Results, Covid-19 Cases Rise and Demand Concerns for Cocoa

Peter Mooses
November 16, 2020
Traders have been concerned about demand for cocoa all year but as we enter “chocolate season” we see that even chocolate/candy purchases have been affected by Covid-19.
Cocoa Futures Update

Covid-19 Lockdowns, Lack of Demand, Plus Presidential Elections Move Cocoa Futures Lower

Peter Mooses
October 30, 2020
The U.S. Presidential election has the global markets on edge. Waiting for the results next week will be sure to add movement in commodities.
Cocoa Futures Update

Cocoa Grinding Data and Trading Technicals

Peter Mooses
October 15, 2020
As the world, especially in the United States, sees an increase in Covid-19 cases some commodity prices are weakening.
Grain futures market update

This Week in Corn & Soybeans

Tony Cholly
October 12, 2020
Grain markets as a whole are still digesting last week’s USDA update.
Cocoa Futures Update

Tricks and No Treats

Peter Mooses
October 2, 2020
Traders have been concerned about demand for cocoa all year but as we enter “chocolate season” we see that even chocolate/candy purchases have been affected by Covid-19.