Chinese Shopping for Food

As part of the pending trade deal between the U.S. and China, the Chinese are expected to go on a food-buying frenzy. Reports out this week suggested that China could buy $20 billion dollars in…

Cotton is Rockin’

A confluence of factors helped the white fiber sail higher all week as speculators caught onto both better demand and lower supplies. Forward progress on a U.S.-China trade deal is boosting hopes that China, the…

Meat Markets Sizzling

Cattle and hog prices are taking off as Asian countries continue to struggle with the African Swine Fever epidemic. The disease, which does not affect humans, is widespread in China, Mongolia, and Vietnam, with recent…

Oil Flares Up on Saudi Attack

Last weekend, Saudi Arabian oil facilities were attacked by missiles and drones, leading to extensive damage. The facilities control the flow of over half of Saudi Arabia’s oil and represent approximately 5% of global production….