http://www.futuresmag.com/topic/commodities?f=rss en http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/corn-soybeans-wheat-watch-planting-pace-weather?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/corn-soybeans-wheat-watch-planting-pace-weather?t=commodities The trade is watching how much crop is getting in the ground, as weather becomes a major factor in short-term price moves. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/gold-silver-rebound-after-moodys-says-us-may-face?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/gold-silver-rebound-after-moodys-says-us-may-face?t=commodities Gold and silver futures rebounded after Moody’s Investors Service said U.S. policy makers must address debt woes to avoid a credit-rating downgrade this year, boosting the appeal of the metals as a haven. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/wti-oil-targets-104-after-erasing-losses?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/wti-oil-targets-104-after-erasing-losses?t=commodities The current shorter term time intervals in the crude market is showing a possible inverted head and shoulders formation that if fulfilled, projects that the market could continue the recent month long rally upward to as high as $104. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:36:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/silver-finds-support-at-20?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/silver-finds-support-at-20?t=commodities Gold hit the key level of $1,340, and silver had a big spike down to almost $20. For silver, $20 is a very key support level. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/gold-bear-positions-reach-record-as-soros-cuts-hol?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/gold-bear-positions-reach-record-as-soros-cuts-hol?t=commodities Hedge-fund managers are making the biggest ever bet against gold as billionaire George Soros sold holdings last quarter and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. predicted more declines after the longest slump in four years. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/cotton-climbs-on-poor-planting-conditions?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/cotton-climbs-on-poor-planting-conditions?t=commodities Cotton closed last week higher in range trading. The new crop months were firmer on the informal planted area estimates and forecasts for some rain in production areas this week to keep planting slow. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/natural-gas-soars-as-obama-moves-forward-with-expo?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/20/natural-gas-soars-as-obama-moves-forward-with-expo?t=commodities Natural gas soars as gas exports are probably going to happen a lot faster than many thought and pain at the pump is back as refinery woes mess up the trend of lower prices. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/19/us-markets-keep-close-eye-on-politics-economics?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/19/us-markets-keep-close-eye-on-politics-economics?t=commodities With political waves in the United States amid a struggling recovery, the markets could be vulnerable to a breakdown. Sun, 19 May 2013 17:37:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/18/housing-data-durable-goods-crude-inventories-out-t?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/18/housing-data-durable-goods-crude-inventories-out-t?t=commodities Traders this week will watch housing market data, crude inventories, durable goods orders and the FOMC minutes. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:47:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/cocoa-falls-as-concern-grows-over-bean-size-and-qu?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/cocoa-falls-as-concern-grows-over-bean-size-and-qu?t=commodities 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:00 -0400