Dollar Rebounds on Hawkish Powell
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar whipsawed higher on Wednesday after recovering from a 3.5-year low. The dollar initially retreated on Wednesday after the FOMC cut interest rates by -25 bp and signaled another -50 bp of rate cuts by year's end. However, the...
Broiler hatchery trends point to increased U.S. chicken production in 2025
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards bigger production in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 245.99 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation, falling 1.941 million on the week, but rising 4% on the year, with the average rate of hatchability at 79.8%. 193.907 million broiler-type chicks were placed into...
State budget fight puts Michigan agriculture at risk as exports decline dramatically
Michigan has released a new report on how agricultural exports have been affected by tariffs over the past six months. During a speech this week on the state’s economy, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the pain points and need for lawmakers to provide certainty by passing a state budget. “Michigan’s two...
IATP blasts Trump admin’s use of tariffs
The executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the Trump administration’s use of tariffs has taken a toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. “It’s been devastating,” Sophia Murphy said during an IATP webinar Tuesday. Murphy says U.S. producers are scrambling to find new markets for their...
Shootin' the Bull about spurring inflation or staving off recession
From what little I could decipher from the Fed's minutes, it appears that weakening employment was the reason for the rate cut, but the lower rates may further weaken the US dollar and spur more inflation.
As Drone Stocks Skyrocket, Cathie Wood Can’t Get Enough of This 1 Name
Shares of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have been on an absolute tear in the last 12 months, more than tripling in market value. Is KTOS stock still a good buy?
Nat-Gas Prices Erase Early Gains on Expectations for EIA Inventories to Build
October Nymex natural gas (NGV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.003 (-0.10%). Oct nat-gas prices fell from a 1-week high on Wednesday and settled slightly lower on expectations for a larger-than-average build in weekly EIA nat-gas inventories. The consensus is that Thursday's weekly nat-gas inventories will rise rose by +81...
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices moved higher on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as traders took back oversold positions. Dry whey up $0.0075 at $0.61. One sale was made at that price. Blocks up $0.0577 at $1.6850. One sale was made at that price. Barrels up $0.0275 at $1.64. Butter up...
Daily Farm Report
CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Wednesday, September 17, 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Wednesday Cattle at SC auctions on Tuesday: Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1...
Archer Aviation Stock Is Soaring on New FAA Win. Should You Buy ACHR Here?
Archer Aviation is part of the eVTOL market and is poised to benefit from an early mover advantage, making ACHR stock a top investment right now.
Energy Demand Concerns Undercut Crude Prices
October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.47 (-0.73%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0129 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Wednesday from energy demand concerns. Wednesday's weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports were bearish for the economy...