Articles tagged under: INTL FC Stone
COVID-19 Hope Going Into May
Published April 10, 2020
The U.S. economy is being challenged with the unknowns of the coronavirus. However, INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says there is some encouraging data. "We could peak on hospital resources required as well as the daily death…Analysts Need Confirmation of China Purchases
Published January 21, 2020
The grain markets continue to trend mostly lower following the phase one deal signing with China. INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says analysts need confirmation of China purchases. "The markets are rightfully skeptical about China. I can't…Analysts Prepare for January Supply/Demand Report
Published January 3, 2020
Traders will be cautiously watching the January 10 USDA Supply and Demand report. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says it will be tough to get final numbers with the amount of corn still in the field. "Overall, there's a…Phase One Trade Deal Secured
Published December 16, 2019
While the U.S. and China have an agreement, in principle, for a phase one trade deal, both countries will now move to a legal review of the language. They also need to determine how to handle the signing of the…Stocks Report Highlights Potential for Bigger Feed Usage
Published September 30, 2019
Monday's USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report suggests feed usage is likely bigger than what USDA thought it would be. That’s according to INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman. "It also suggests USDA overstated the size of the corn…Anything Could Happen in Today’s USDA Reports
Published August 12, 2019
There will be a lot of data released from the USDA today, but planted and harvested corn and soybean acres are top of mind for traders. INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says there could be a reduction…Fractional Milk Production Increase Supportive of Prices
Published July 29, 2019
U.S. milk production is in a small growth pattern. According to USDA, in the major 24 states, June milk production totaled more than 17 billion pounds, up just a fraction of one percent from last year. That fractional increase is…A Prevent Plant Decision is Tough
Published June 3, 2019
Grain traders continue to guess the number of prevented plant acres this year. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says the decision to take prevented plant is a tough one. "It's not a good situation either way. I think ultimately…INTL FCStone Lowers Brazil Soybean Production Estimates
Published January 4, 2019
INTL FCStone lowered its Brazilian soybean production estimate from last month. INTL FCStone market analyst Phillip Claussen says dry weather is taking a toll on the soybean crop. "There's pretty good heat and some lack of moisture in parts of central…