Articles tagged under: Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting
Many Factors Impacting the Grain Markets
Published September 9, 2022
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says weather and geopolitical concerns are supporting the grain markets. "We're starting to read more into the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map that came out on Thursday and weather is starting to…It’s a Late Crop
Published July 31, 2022
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says market analyst seem to be ignoring the late crop. "It's been a very short, vulnerable crop. The market has been more concerned about the recession, global demand and Ukraine coming back…Uncertainty Surrounds Spring Wheat Acres
Published May 27, 2022
The wheat acreage mix is an unknown in the United States with prevented plant playing a role. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says traders are very unsure about acres. "I think the market is very nervous post…An Eye-Opening Report
Published April 1, 2022
While the acreage numbers for corn and soybeans flip-flopped from last year, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says spring wheat acres were the surprise. "Acres were lower than the trade estimate. Winter wheat is really tight, down…Pay Attention to the Stocks Number
Published March 28, 2022
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo will be looking for the stocks numbers in Thursday's USDA reports. "I think the stocks numbers will be the most important feature for the overall price action because it'll tell us what…Zuzolo: Ethanol Consumption Critical
Published January 15, 2022
Grain traders will continue to monitor ethanol demand. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says proposed ethanol mandates are concerning. "The ethanol mandate issue that the Biden administration is reportedly looking at came out right before the USDA…Zuzolo: Market Pattern is Similar to Last Year
Published December 17, 2021
The grain markets are expected to remain range bound, at least until the January Supply and Demand report from USDA. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo sees a similar market pattern to last year. "That's especially because of…New COVID Variant is One of Two Stories Impacting Markets
Published November 26, 2021
Concern over a new COVID variant has the grain markets on edge. "How that impacts commodity sentiments, in terms of emerging markets, currencies and physical demand, is the top story for the markets," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics…U.S. Corn Yields May Show More Decline in Future Reports
Published November 11, 2021
The USDA lowered the average soybean yield and raised the corn yield in the November Supply and Demand report. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo expects corn yields to come down in future reports. "Five states including Michigan,…