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Funds Ditch Ag Commodities, Chase Stocks Amid an End to Middle East War, & Trade Deal Buzz

The 12-day war between Iran-Israel came to an end sending crude oil futures plunging as the big fund speculators removed the war risk premium. The weather risk premium in the Ag complex is sending corn, wheat and soybean futures lower on month-end selling ahead of the market moving USDA quarter... More ›

Geo Political War Risk Premium — How Conflict is Fueling Commodity Prices

Rising tensions between Iran and Israel are driving crude oil and wheat futures higher, as the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz remain critical trade routes for oil, wheat, and fertilizer. Meanwhile, excessive rain in U.S. winter wheat regions, combined with drought in Europe, Russia, and Weste... More ›

Grain Markets Anchored by the USDA, Weather & Trump Tariffs but NEW U.S. Biofuel Policy BULLISH

The USDA June Crop Report was a non-event, with wet U.S. weather and disappointing China talks adding headwinds. However, higher 2026/27 biofuel mandates could fuel a summer grain rally. Tight stocks, strong demand, and a looming drought in Western Canada have canola and spring wheat leading gai... More ›

Will a Weak U.S. High-Pressure Ridge = Summer Grain Rally?

U.S. weather remains bearish through the 2nd - 3rd week of June but the forecast for a weak hot/dry weather forecast for the U.S. Western Corn Belt for end of June/July could see a late corn summer rally. Where are the 90 trade deals in 90 days? Stocks continue to climb the wall of worry with... More ›

Tariff Pause, Court Battles & Stalled China Talks Weigh on U.S. Leverage as Markets Watch for July Weather Risks

Trump has paused the proposed 50% tariffs on EU goods until July 9, the reciprocal tariff deadline. However, three U.S. International Trade Court judges initially blocked the move, calling it illegal—though an appeal has temporarily reinstated the tariffs pending a Supreme Court decision. Meanwh... More ›

U.S. Trade War Returns, But New Tax Bill Sparks 2026 Optimism

Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on EU goods and 25% on non-U.S.-made iPhones by June 1. A stronger-than-expected U.S. tax bill could add 0.5% to GDP by 2026. Funds took profits in ag, rode a 20% rally in stocks, and are now rotating back into commodities. Wet U.S. weather holds through June 7, ... More ›

90-Day Pause & Lower U.S. Tariffs with China has avoided the “Black Hole.”

A 90-day tariff pause with China, cutting rates from 145% to 30%, has renewed investor confidence in Trump’s trade agenda. U.S. deals in the Middle East, including NVDA and AMD chip sales, added to the optimism. Soy oil futures rose on biofuel hopes but turned volatile amid rumors of lower RVO t... More ›

97 Million Acre Talk Pressures Corn, But UK Deal and China Talks Spark Optimism

Corn futures are under pressure amid talk of 97 million acres planted, thanks to fast U.S. progress and favorable weather, though support comes from a newly announced UK–U.S. trade deal. Upcoming U.S.–China talks and Trump’s plan to cut Chinese tariffs are lifting market sentiment. OPEC+ is ramp... More ›

Trade Hopes Lift Markets as April Anxiety Fades

Hopes for renewed trade talks with China—and speculation of a possible trade deal announcement by the end of the week—have investors and fund traders pushing commodity and stock prices higher as May begins. Grains are on the defensive amid a record-fast planting pace and favorable weather foreca... More ›

Trump/Powell Feud + De-escalation in China Trade War = A Bottom for Markets

A softening in Trump’s remarks about Fed Chair Powell, U.S. interest rates, and the China trade war has brought a modest sense of relief to both stock and commodity markets. However, renewed talk of 96 million corn acres for 2025—driven by rapid planting—continues to pressure corn futures, while... More ›

The NEW Economic War 2.0 - 90 Trade Deals in 90 days????

The U.S. is trying to isolate China and vice versa. Markets are hopeful that some trade deals will be announced soon but they take time in the meantime the world is selling U.S. dollars to a 3-year low and buying up gold to new record highs due to a lack of confidence in the U.S. economy and inc... More ›

The U.S./China Trade War Intensifies with 125% tariffs on the U.S. and 145% on China

Despite Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on non-retaliating nations, tensions with China have escalated sharply. This week’s summary covers the market fallout, including a major stock selloff, a bullish USDA April report lifting corn futures, a sharp drop in crude oil prices, and the... More ›

Trump announces U.S. reciprocal tariffs on 185 countries, and China retaliates, Trade War Escalates

President Trump announced aggressive elevated tariff rates on nearly all U.S. trading partners, including a total of 54% on China. China retaliated with a 34% tariff on all goods imported from the U.S. The discussion also covers 45Z, USDA Planting Intentions results, the crude oil and stock mark... More ›

A U.S. Trade War is Roiling Ag Commodity Markets

The Ag Commodity Corner+ podcast today is looking at the latest headline news and global events including the U.S. trade war that is weighing heavily on Ag markets. The new U.S. shipping fees against China, U.S. auto tariffs, possible Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, 45Z and the U.S. biofuels policy, U... More ›

2025 U.S. Global Tariff War Could Last Longer than Expected

Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino believes there is not much clarity on what the US wants from the tariff wars, and he does not expect there to be clarity for some time as the U.S. tariff war escalates.... More ›

2024 Grain Market Outlook

Moe Agostino provides a 2024 Grain Market & Basis Outlook where he predicts with high yields, prices will be low. But, there's a lot more to it than that.. Watch to hear his expert opinion!... More ›

Strategies for Thriving in 2024 Agricultural Market - Federal Reserve Impact on Commodity Markets

Moe Agostino, Chief Commodity Strategist at Farms.com Risk Management presented his outlook on the commodity markets for the next few months. Despite the widespread negative outlook, Agostino confidently moved through the complexities of the market, offering a hopeful perspective for the futu... More ›