Weekly Commodities Update (Mar 23–29)
A mixed week across commodities, with strong gains in livestock and softs, while energy markets showed notable weakness.
Top Movers (sorted):
• $HE=F #LeanHogs +16.3%
• $CC=F #Cocoa +6.0%
• $KE=F #WinterWheat +4.4%
• $CT=F #Cotton +3.2%
• $ZL=F #SoybeanOil +2.9%
• $LE=F #LiveCattle +2.0%
• $ZW=F #Wheat +1.8%
• $CL=F #CrudeOil +1.3%
• $SB=F #Sugar +0.4%
Laggards:
• $ZS=F #Soybeans -0.2%
• $ZC=F #Corn -0.8%
• $MGC=F #MicroGold -1.1%
• $NG=F #NaturalGas -2.3%
• $RB=F #RBOBGasoline -2.9%
• $BZ=F #BrentCrude -6.1%
• $HO=F #HeatingOil -8.1%
• $KC=F #Coffee -12.7%
Key takeaway:
Strength in agricultural commodities contrasts with broad-based weakness in energy, particularly refined products and coffee.
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