Wheat futures

High food prices, too much speculation and now the “February Break”

By Gary Kamen | February 22, 2011

Market Pulse for Feb. 22, 2011
Grain traders: Are you prepared for the Jan. 12 WASDE report?

By Gary Kamen | January 11, 2011

Market Pulse for Jan. 11, 2011
Wheat prices headed down?

By Christine Birkner | August 1, 2010

Hot and dry weather around the world pushed wheat prices higher in July but analysts expect wheat to head down throughout August.
Levin releases wheat speculation report

By Christine Birkner | August 1, 2009

Sen. Carl Levin released a report citing excessive speculation of commodity index traders on CME Group.

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Commodities

Cocoa falls as concern grows over bean size and quality

The flow of cocoa from western Africa is down for seasonal considerations, and traders wonder about the quality and size of the mid crop after some hot and dry weather during the growing season.

Options

Tap into oil volatility using an options spread

Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread.