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Dollar holds steady as Fed decision looms

Gold held steady in early trading ahead of the Federal Reserve decision later this week, with markets largely pricing in a rate hold while watching Chair Powell’s statement for clues on the timing of future rate cuts. E…

Soybeans Bounce on Tuesday Ratings Slip

Soybeans posted a modest recovery on Tuesday following sharp Monday losses, with contracts up 2 ½ to 6 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 3/4 cents higher at $11.78. Soymeal futures were $1 to…

Dollar Slips as Crude Oil Prices and T-Note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00) fell from a 1-month high on Tuesday, finishing down -0.14%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Tuesday and moved lower on an unexpected decline in July consumer confidence. Also, Tuesday’s -…

Ford matches GM in one crucial way, and the stock jumps

DEARBORN, Mich. and NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading American companies – BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company, and Google – have come together to launch the Alliance for…

Sinking Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar

Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26) sank more than -4% on Tuesday, adding to Monday’s -7% plunge, which undercuts ethanol prices and m…

Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.40 (-1.49%).

Hogs Posting Midday Gains on Tuesday, as Pork Firms

Lean hog futures are steady to 75 cents higher so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.32 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 32 cents higher on July 24 at $98.23.

Cattle Bouncing Back Higher on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are up $1.97 to $3.30 across most contracts at midday. Early bids of $228 are being reported which is just slightly lower than the $230-231 trade from last week. Feeder cattle futures are showing fro…

Cotton Posting Modest Midday Strength

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 7 to 15 points on Tuesday, shrugging off early weakness. Crude oil is down another $4.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.224.

Stocks Mixed on Earnings Results and Weakness in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.05%,…

Aevex stock rises on $88.1M precision strike system orders

These awards enhance AEVEX’s support for mission needs across high‑priority operational theaters. The company continues to deliver capabilities aligned with evolving mission demands, reinforcing AEVEX’s role as a truste…