Articles tagged under: Mike Zuzolo
Coronavirus Steals the Show
Published February 27, 2020
The coronavirus continues to steal the show for the grain markets. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting president Mike Zuzolo says the markets are oversold on the news. "I think most of February could be categorized as almost completely dealing with…New Ocean Vessel Regulation Impacting Shipping Costs
Published January 6, 2020
A new emission regulation on ocean vessels is in place, impacting fuel oil. "We're starting to see in the U.S. a stark difference between the super low sulfur marine oil that must meet the IMO 2020 deadline in effect," said…End-of-the-Year Positioning
Published December 20, 2019
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says says the thin holiday trade leaves the market vulnerable to exaggerated moves, which can be seen in the spread between Minneapolis wheat and Chicago wheat going from around a 40 cent…Maritime Fuel Policy Could Boost Diesel Prices
Published October 23, 2019
A change in the International Maritime Organization fuel policy could increase future diesel fuel and fertilizer prices. "The organization decided on January 1, 2020 maritime sulfur fuel, meaning any fuel used around the world to ship cargo on the ocean…The Potential for an Interesting Quarterly Stocks Report
Published September 27, 2019
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says strong cash corn basis around the country is telling a very different story than what the USDA stated in the last week’s supply and demand report, which could make for an…Better Market Prices Could Come
Published September 13, 2019
The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…Crop Maturity Uncertainty Impacting the Markets
Published August 22, 2019
The grain markets continue to chop sideways to lower with a lot of uncertainty about crop maturity. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says the uncertainty over September weather has traders nervous. "It's hard to think about a…Markets Wrap Up Week Focused on Tariffs and Trade
Published August 9, 2019
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says we are ending the week much like we started the week with traders focusing on tariffs, trade and comments from President Trump. "The biggest thing Trump has said is the Federal…NOPA Says Record Soybean Crush for November
Published December 17, 2018
In Monday’s report, the National Oilseed Processors Association says its members crushed 167 million bushels of soybeans in November. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says that is a monthly record. "The soybean oil stocks fell a little…