Articles tagged under: Mike Zuzolo

Nothing Bearish in Friday’s USDA Report

Published July 10, 2020

The USDA released its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report on Friday. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says there was nothing bearish in the report. "The biggest thing that jumped out at me was that…

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World Numbers a Bright Spot in USDA Report

Published June 11, 2020

In Thursday's Supply and Demand report, the USDA didn’t change U.S. corn and soybean ending stocks much. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says world numbers were a bright spot. "Both corn and soybeans came in as a…

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China’s Recent Purchases of U.S. Soybeans Have Mixed Feedback

Published June 5, 2020

Last week's soybean sales to unknown destinations and to China are good news for the soybean market. However, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo said it’s not all good news. "Most of it, almost 75 percent, is for…

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Ethanol Demand Surprises Trade

Published May 12, 2020

An increase in ethanol demand in the USDA May Supply and Demand report surprised traders. "The markets didn't see the bear get fed in the U.S. figures," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting. "What really surprised me…

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Traders May Pay Closer Attention to U.S. Drought Monitor

Published May 8, 2020

The U.S. Drought Monitor isn't getting much attention from traders, but that could change. "We're looking at an expanded drought area for the high plains. It increased a few percentage points compared to last week and got into a deeper…

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All Roads Lead to COVID-19

Published April 24, 2020

The economic damage has been done by COVID-19. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting president Mike Zuzolo does not expect a rapid turnaround once the economy is back up. "When it comes to hogs, the cold storage supplies and food supply…

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There’s a Story for Wheat and Corn

Published April 9, 2020

Reflecting on Thursday’s USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says USDA didn’t give the seller a reason to add to his position. "Looking at wheat, if there's a stronger…

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USDA Hints at Less Than Ideal Corn Crop

Published April 1, 2020

The lower corn stocks number from the USDA could be the first hint at a less than ideal corn crop still being harvested. "I did two separate meetings with the head of the Illinois National Agricultural Statistics Service and also…

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Good Demand for U.S. Ag Products

Published March 27, 2020

Trade is considered a bright spot going into Tuesday’s USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions report. "We didn't lose demand in the agriculture sector during some of the worst times when it comes to the coronavirus outbreak," says Mike Zuzolo,…

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Market Analysts Watching Crude Oil and Dollar Value

Published March 20, 2020

Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says crude oil and the dollar value are his two biggest economic concerns. "It has a two-fold effect. It has an immediate effect of cutting short the investment flows in commodities and…

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