http://www.futuresmag.com/topic/commodities?f=rss en 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 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gold-etf-outflows-drag-on-metal-as-holdings-drop-t?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gold-etf-outflows-drag-on-metal-as-holdings-drop-t?t=commodities As inflation is low and equity markets are rising, gold-backed ETP investors have been rotating out of gold. The SPDR Gold Trust holdings dropped to a four-year low to 1,041 metric tons yesterday. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gasoline-rises-on-refining-and-pipeline-issues?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gasoline-rises-on-refining-and-pipeline-issues?t=commodities Against a backdrop of rising supply and a murky economic backdrop, RBOB gasoline rises up out of the ashes. Ok maybe not ashes but rising on refining and pipeline issues as we get ready to top off the tank for the upcoming kickoff to the summer driving season. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/federal-court-orders-floridian-to-pay-284-million?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/federal-court-orders-floridian-to-pay-284-million?t=commodities CFTC claimed defendants solicited 2,000 customers then misappropriated at least $9.6 million of pool funds for personal use. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/gold-risks-testing-1340-after-recent-losses?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/gold-risks-testing-1340-after-recent-losses?t=commodities The gold market has had a lot of trouble staying below a key resistance area of $1,475-$1,480. A key level below the current price is $1,340. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:59:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/natural-gas-drops-most-in-2-weeks-as-supply-gain-t?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/natural-gas-drops-most-in-2-weeks-as-supply-gain-t?t=commodities Natural gas futures fell the most in two weeks in New York after a government report showed that a U.S. stockpile increase exceeded forecasts. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/sugar-falls-after-brazil-triples-sugar-production?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/sugar-falls-after-brazil-triples-sugar-production?t=commodities Sugar closed lower and made new lows for the move on reports of big production in April from Brazil, which crushed 41 million tons of sugarcane and produced 1.69 million tons of Sugar. Both amounts are almost triple those of a year ago. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:54:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/tap-into-oil-volatility-using-an-options-spread?t=commodities&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/tap-into-oil-volatility-using-an-options-spread?t=commodities 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:37:00 -0400