Jack Scoville

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Jack Scoville

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.

Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for everyone. The information presented by The PRICE Futures Group is from sources believed to be reliable and all information reported is subject to change without notice.

Coffee higher after Brazil increases minimum price

By Jack Scoville | May 8, 2013

Coffee was higher in all three markets, with little offer noted from producers. Brazil producers got news of the support program from the government yesterday, and the details had largely been leaked or anticipated by the trade.
Orange juice waits for Friday’s USDA estimates

By Jack Scoville | May 7, 2013

Orange juice closed lower in consolidation trading. Many are now looking ahead to Friday and the next USDA Oranges production estimates.
Cotton higher on strong Chinese demand, planting slows

By Jack Scoville | May 6, 2013

Cotton was higher in consolidation trading and ideas of good demand left from the weekly export sales report from USDA. The sales were big and China was the major buyer.
Cocoa finds demand better than expected

By Jack Scoville | May 3, 2013

Cocoa chart patterns suggest further rallies could be coming down the road and demand has been better than trade expectations. The flow of Cocoa from western Africa is down for seasonal considerations.
Sugar falls as production continues to show surplus

By Jack Scoville | May 2, 2013

Sugar closed lower in response to news of big production potential in Brazil and disappointing economic data from China. Traders remain bearish on supplies, especially from Brazil.
Coffee finds support in Vietnam production questions

By Jack Scoville | May 1, 2013

News of fewer world coffee exports in March from the ICO and the potential for less production in the coming year from Vietnam supported the market.
Orange juice rises on signs of increased demand

By Jack Scoville | April 30, 2013

Orange juice closed higher on stronger demand reports and despite forecasts for beneficial rains in Florida this week. The monthly Neilsen report released yesterday morning showed better demand for FCOJ.
Cotton rises as rain slows planting progress

By Jack Scoville | April 29, 2013

Cotton was slightly higher to finish the week. Rains are moving through the Delta and Southeast this week to slow planting progress, and farmers were reported to be actively planting in the north Texas region.
Cotton plantings watched as grain prices sink

By Jack Scoville | April 25, 2013

Cotton could be planted instead of corn due to sinking grains prices.
Coffee falls further on anticipated Brazil crop size

By Jack Scoville | April 24, 2013

Coffee prices in general have been weak as traders anticipate another big crop out of Brazil starting the summer, and bears note that improved rains should help increase Vietnamese production potential this year.