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Commodities Weekly Performance

NameUnitsLastPriceCurrencyWeekChange USDpct
Natural Gas (Nymex)USD/MMBtu2.773USD6.98
Live Cattle (CME)USd/lb.117.925USD4.37
Cocking CoalCNY/MT1298CNY4.30
ECX Emissions (ICE)EUR/MT5.23USD3.96
Soybean Oil (CBOT)USd/lb.33.56USD2.57
Silver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.14.7816GBP2.34
3Mo Aluminum (LME)USD/MT1924USD2.10
RBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.171.11USD13.07
Silver (Comex)USD/t oz.18.295USD1.92
Platinum SpotUSD/t oz.1022.85USD1.90
Silver/Japanese Yen SpotJPY/t oz.2075.1362JPY1.88
Silver/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.17.3193EUR1.78
Cotton #2 (ICE)USd/lb.75.34USD1.62
Silver/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.1222.6691INR1.61
NickelUSD/MT10980USD1.57
Silver SpotUSD/t oz.18.2876USD1.45
Ethanol (CBOT)USD/gal.1.525USD1.40
Gasoil (Nymex)USD/MT495.5USD1.23
Brent Crude (ICE)USD/bbl.56.51USD1.20
Gold/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.1005.43GBP1.12
Crude Oil (Tokyo)JPY/kl39280JPY1.02
Gold (Comex)USD/t oz.1244.3USD1.00
Gold/Japanese Yen SpotJPY/t oz.141150.25JPY0.75
Lumber (CME)USD/1000 board feet366.4USD0.74
WTI Crude Oil (Nymex)USD/bbl.53.95USD0.67
Heating Oil (Nymex)USd/gal.164.05USD0.67
Gold (Tokyo)JPY/g4528JPY0.65
Gold/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.1178.09EUR0.64
Soybean (CBOT)USd/bu.1039USD0.53
Gold SpotUSD/t oz.1243.74USD0.51
Gold/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.83159.6172INR0.45
Palladium SpotUSD/t oz.772.35USD0.41
Rogers International2330.7USD0.27
S&P GSCI2388.695USD0.17
Bloomberg Commodity177.4344USD0.12
SteelUSD/MT312.5USD0.00
Rubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg304.7JPY-8.03
Sugar #11 (ICE)USd/lb.19.23USD-6.76
Coffee 'C' (ICE)USd/lb.140.7USD-5.70
Orange Juice (ICE)USd/lb.164.8USD-5.21
Cocoa (ICE)USD/MT1943USD-4.19
Oats (CBOT)USd/bu.244.5USD-3.26
Kerosene (Tokyo)JPY/kl49360JPY-3.11
Wheat (CBOT)USd/bu.442.25USD-3.02
Rough Rice (CBOT)USD/cwt9.285USD-1.85
Silver (Tokyo)JPY/g65.6JPY-1.74
3Mo Zinc (LME)USD/MT2825USD-1.40
Corn (CBOT)USd/bu.373.75USD-1.19
3Mo Copper (LME)USD/MT5973USD-1.11
Canola (ICE)CAD/MT518.6CAD-0.62
3Mo Tin (LME)USD/MT19225USD-0.52
Soybean Meal (CBOT)USD/T.333.9USD-0.33
Reuters/Jefferies CRB191.9986USD-0.31
Copper (Comex)USd/lb.272.6USD-0.26
Lean Hogs (CME)USd/lb.67.6USD-0.22
UBS Bloomberg CMCI898.712USD-0.08
Brent IndexUSD/bbl.55.86USD-0.07
Feeder Cattle (CME)USd/lb.125.075USD-0.02
Wool (ASX)USD/A

Commodities YTD Performance

NameUnitsLastPriceCurrencyYTDChange USDpct
3Mo Zinc (LME)USD/MT2825USD9.67
NickelUSD/MT10980USD9.58
Copper (Comex)USd/lb.272.6USD8.80
Gold SpotUSD/t oz.1243.74USD8.39
Gold/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.1005.43GBP8.15
Gold (Comex)USD/t oz.1244.3USD8.04
Gold/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.1178.09EUR7.94
3Mo Copper (LME)USD/MT5973USD7.90
Oats (CBOT)USd/bu.244.5USD7.00
Gold (Tokyo)JPY/g4528JPY6.99
Soybean Meal (CBOT)USD/T.333.9USD6.71
Cotton #2 (ICE)USd/lb.75.34USD6.64
Live Cattle (CME)USd/lb.117.925USD6.39
Crude Oil (Tokyo)JPY/kl39280JPY6.38
Gold/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.83159.6172INR6.20
Canola (ICE)CAD/MT518.6CAD5.74
Gold/Japanese Yen SpotJPY/t oz.141150.25JPY5.21
Wheat (CBOT)USd/bu.442.25USD5.17
Corn (CBOT)USd/bu.373.75USD4.55
RBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.171.11USD2.76
Coffee 'C' (ICE)USd/lb.140.7USD2.66
UBS Bloomberg CMCI898.712USD2.64
Soybean (CBOT)USd/bu.1039USD2.62
Lean Hogs (CME)USd/lb.67.6USD2.19
Rubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg304.7JPY19.43
Lumber (CME)USD/1000 board feet366.4USD15.73
Silver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.14.7816GBP14.86
Silver/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.17.3193EUR14.85
Silver SpotUSD/t oz.18.2876USD14.82
Silver (Comex)USD/t oz.18.295USD14.42
3Mo Aluminum (LME)USD/MT1924USD13.64
Palladium SpotUSD/t oz.772.35USD13.42
Platinum SpotUSD/t oz.1022.85USD13.26
Silver/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.1222.6691INR13.21
Silver/Japanese Yen SpotJPY/t oz.2075.1362JPY11.73
Silver (Tokyo)JPY/g65.6JPY11.72
Cocking CoalCNY/MT1298CNY10.77
Rogers International2330.7USD1.19
Brent IndexUSD/bbl.55.86USD0.80
WTI Crude Oil (Nymex)USD/bbl.53.95USD0.43
Bloomberg Commodity177.4344USD0.24
SteelUSD/MT312.5USD0.00
3Mo Tin (LME)USD/MT19225USD-8.99
Cocoa (ICE)USD/MT1943USD-8.61
Ethanol (CBOT)USD/gal.1.525USD-5.04
Kerosene (Tokyo)JPY/kl49360JPY-4.77
Feeder Cattle (CME)USd/lb.125.075USD-4.12
Heating Oil (Nymex)USd/gal.164.05USD-3.74
Natural Gas (Nymex)USD/MMBtu2.773USD-25.54
Soybean Oil (CBOT)USd/lb.33.56USD-2.50
ECX Emissions (ICE)EUR/MT5.23USD-19.69
Orange Juice (ICE)USd/lb.164.8USD-16.81
S&P GSCI2388.695USD-1.18
Gasoil (Nymex)USD/MT495.5USD-1.10
Sugar #11 (ICE)USd/lb.19.23USD-1.03
Reuters/Jefferies CRB191.9986USD-0.90
Rough Rice (CBOT)USD/cwt9.285USD-0.75
Brent Crude (ICE)USD/bbl.56.51USD-0.55
Wool (ASX)USD

Chart: Price of Aluminium on LME

Price of Aluminium is to test levels seen before China hiccup.

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Top 5 Commodities Longs Based on Momentum

Tickernameunitsweek1monthytd6months1yrRank
JN1 ComdtyRubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg-8.03-8.8619.4370.04107.3440.12
CKCK7 COMB ComdtyCocking CoalCNY/MT4.305.5610.7740.2579.1032.30
CP1 ComdtyCrude Oil (Tokyo)JPY/kl1.023.466.3830.7771.7926.76
XB1 ComdtyRBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.13.078.362.7631.4631.2721.04
CL1 ComdtyWTI Crude Oil (Nymex)USD/bbl.0.670.130.4321.4056.8319.76

Top 20 Commodities Shorts Based on Momentum

Tickernameunitsweek1monthytd6months1yrRank
CC1 ComdtyCocoa (ICE)USD/MT-4.19-7.87-8.61-33.53-33.53-19.78
FC1 ComdtyFeeder Cattle (CME)USd/lb.-0.022.46-4.12-7.27-20.86-6.42
RR1 ComdtyRough Rice (CBOT)USD/cwt-1.85-2.57-0.75-2.88-10.46-4.44
W A ComdtyWheat (CBOT)USd/bu.-3.02-0.845.171.73-11.73-3.47
XAUINR CurncyGold/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.0.452.096.20-5.76-0.17-0.85

Commodities News

OIL Brent

  • Five key points from International Petroleum Week
  • ICE Hires Consultant to Review How Brent Oil Prices Are Calculated
  • Oil price rises as confidence in market continues
  • Oil prices slip as rising US supplies offset OPEC cuts
  • Fight to keep oil's Brent benchmark fit for purpose
  • Factory Prices
  • CME Live Cattle Futures Score 10-month High on Beef Demand

    NATURAL GAS (NYMEX)

  • The Prospects For Natural Gas As Winter Comes To An End
  • PUCO accepts results of Dominion East Ohio's natural gas supply ...
  • Natural Gas Oversold - Is This Good News For Chesapeake?
  • Eclipse Resources Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 ...
  • ERC Price Benchmarks Week Ending 2-24-17
  • Summer Is Looking Bright for Oil Prices
  • Natural Gas - An Ugly Week

    GOLD

  • Gold Investors Watch Yields As A Gold Price Indication For March ...
  • Citigroup: Gold price set to top $1300 this year
  • Gold prices fall on global cues
  • Gold prices face headwinds
  • Gold Prices Bounce Off of Higher-Low; Is the Bull in Retreat?
  • Gold Price Below $1240 After 5 Fed Chiefs Surprise with Rate-Hike ...
  • LAWRIE WILLIAMS: Gold price knocked on renewed talk of March ...

    Silver

  • Gold, silver prices at 15-week highs as Trump trade unwinds
  • Gold and silver prices SURGE amid fears US stock markets are ...
  • Silver Price Holding, Looking to Gold for Further Guidance
  • Gold And Silver Stock Picks: How Are We Doing So Far?
  • Silver Prices: "Smoking Gun" May Not Be What Some Think
  • Silver Price Squaring Off with Notable Resistance
  • “Markets” In The Post-Trump Era

    Platinum

  • Plunging Demand Results in Bearish Platinum Price Forecast, Analyst
  • Sibanye Gold shareholders score R1.3bn to as platinum price soars
  • JSE closes weaker as platinum stocks retreat in extended mining rout
  • Buy Platinum, Sell Gold
  • 1 Reason the Price of Platinum per Ounce Will Rise in 2017
  • The best precious metal to buy right now
  • Toyota's new technology a blow for platinum, palladium price

    Palladium

  • Is Gold-Palladium Becoming Stagnant?
  • Time To Buy Palladium After Latest Correction?
  • Gold prices hold up well despite dollar rebound
  • Gold prices extend2017 gains, rally looking robust
  • Large moves in Palladium ETFs confuse investors
  • Palladium Price Sees Correction – But Upside Will Return
  • Toyota's new technology a blow for platinum, palladium price

    Copper

  • How Analysts Are Rating Southern Copper amid Higher Copper Prices
  • Copper King Vows to Resist Rushing Projects as Prices Surge
  • Copper price: Escondida deal beginning to look distant
  • LIVE FUTURES REPORT 01/03: Copper price taken out by algos ...
  • Why Most Analysts' 2017 Copper Price Forecasts are Wrong
  • China will help drive 33% increase in global copper prices by 2020 ...
  • Why Most Analysts' 2017 Copper Price Forecasts are Wrong

    Nickel Metal

  • Tisco lifts its high-grade NPI tender price for March
  • LIVE FUTURES REPORT 17/02: LME metals prices headline driven ...
  • Nickel prices surge after Philippines shuts down mines
  • Gold prices face headwinds
  • Nickel Price Forecast, February 2017: Filipino Mine Closures a Factor
  • Nickel Price Lower as Traders Await Trump's Speech
  • Glencore sees zinc, nickel, copper price rally continuing

    Steel

  • This Is Boosting Steel Prices in China
  • Why Chinese Steel Prices Still Matter for US Steel
  • CISA: China composite steel price index increases during January
  • Surging Steel Price Boosts Scrap Value of Redundant Containerships
  • Steel Price Forecast, January 2017: Domestic Steel Use on the Rise?
  • The Steel Price Rally Cools Down…. For Now
  • MOC: Average finished steel price in China up 2.3 percent

    Wheat

  • Factors that could determine 2017/18 wheat prices
  • Ujjain: Bumper arrival hits wheat price
  • AM markets: will 'whexit' spur another wheat price surge?
  • Grain growers await the good oil on price recovery
  • Russian wheat prices to fall and 'regain export competiveness'
  • AM markets: wheat futures shy away from key price battle
  • NAB warns on wheat prices - and on El Nino threat to Australian farms

    Corn

  • AM markets: corn futures surrender hard-won price landmark
  • Corn: The Price Is Close To Equilibrium
  • CBOT corn prices lost 3.49% last week
  • US Corn Futures Weekly Review: 2017 USDA Ag Outlook
  • Soybean-to-Corn Price Ratio Favors Beans
  • The Eyes Of March On USDA Planting Intentions Report
  • Pay attention to crop prices

    Oats

  • Texas Crop and Weather Report — Feb. 28
  • Western grain price report
  • No MS Diet Miracles for Me, Thank You
  • Southern Queensland growers glad to see back of tough summer
  • Minnesota, Iowa USDA crop value reports
  • EUR OUTLOOK -- Suddenly Bunds feel very vulnerable near their ...
  • Not Feeling Their Oats Anymore

    Rice

  • Weekly world market rice prices - USDA
  • Opposition Demands Kerala Food Minister's Resignation Over Rice ...
  • Opposition seeks Kerala food minister's resignation over high rice ...
  • Rice price in Kerala goes north as stocks deplete
  • Rice price: No lapse on the part of govt, says CM
  • Soaring rice price forces Kerala to eye Rs 100 cr worth buy from ...
  • Supplyco pitches in to contain price rise

    Soybeans

  • The Eyes Of March On USDA Planting Intentions Report
  • US Corn Futures Weekly Review: 2017 USDA Ag Outlook
  • With acreage increase expected, soybean prices carry downside risk
  • Brighter 2017 Price Outlook for Soybeans?
  • Most Favorable Predicted Price Spread for Soybeans in 20 Years
  • Pay attention to crop prices
  • US farmers hope to boost profit by switching from corn to soybeans ...

    COCOA

  • Rock bottom cocoa prices could spur some farmers to return to ...
  • Cocoa futures to rebound as low prices boost demand
  • Rabo sanguine on cocoa, soy, wheat prices - but cautious on cotton
  • As Cocoa Prices Tank, Look for Sweet Bargains in Europe
  • Dark times for cocoa as prices hit 4-year lows
  • No sweet Valentine for cocoa after price hits 3½-year low
  • Olam forecasts chocolate feast after bumper cocoa crop

    Coffee

  • Brazilian coffee farmers braced for first bean imports
  • Kickapoo Coffee Offering Unprecedented Minimum Price Guarantee ...
  • McDonald's is slashing prices again to lure bargain customers
  • Price hurting coffee farming
  • SOFTS- Robusta coffee price at five-year high, sugar, cocoa also up
  • Coffee price drops 17pc as low quality beans hit Nairobi exchange
  • Time Out coffee price index: KLCC area, February 2017

    Sugar

  • Raw sugar price rally seen stalling in 2017 as deficit fades
  • Prices of flour, sugar and pulses fall
  • Domestic demand to sweeten sugar prices at high levels, despite ...
  • Sugar prices steady
  • Sugar Prices Dictated by Technicals
  • Sugar futures marginally down due to lower demand
  • Sugar price hike prompts CIMB Research to upgrade MSM

    Cattle

  • Goldman warns live cattle prices have 'overshot'
  • LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures end mostly firm; hogs higher
  • CME Live Cattle Futures Score 10-month High on Beef Demand
  • Cattle prices remain static as 'big kill' dampens trade
  • Prices spike higher for fed cattle
  • Cattle prices on the rise with beef demand
  • Market Highlights: Cattle Futures Still Coming Back

    Hogs

  • Texas Approves Pesticide Targeting Wild Pigs
  • Livestock Futures - Cattle On Feed Report Chart - Hogs Price Target
  • Hog business overall looks better in 2017
  • CME live cattle futures edge upward; hogs weaker
  • CME live cattle futures turn higher; hogs climb
  • Weekly Outlook: Hog Prices Outperform Expectations
  • LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures end mostly firm; hogs higher

    Best Commodities last Week

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    XB1 ComdtyRBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.13.172.7613.078.3631.4631.2721.04
    NG1 ComdtyNatural Gas (Nymex)USD/MMBtu-0.04-25.546.98-12.47-0.6859.1813.25
    CKCK7 COMB ComdtyCocking CoalCNY/MT2.7710.774.305.5640.2579.1032.30
    BO1 ComdtySoybean Oil (CBOT)USd/lb.-0.39-2.502.57-2.192.7610.693.46
    XAGGBP CurncySilver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.0.1714.862.346.891.2939.4512.49

    Worst Commodities last Week

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    JN1 ComdtyRubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg1.3519.43-8.03-8.8670.04107.3440.12
    O A ComdtyOats (CBOT)USd/bu.0.107.00-3.26-0.6122.5620.899.90
    JX1 ComdtyKerosene (Tokyo)JPY/kl-0.50-4.77-3.110.3718.8549.8616.49
    W A ComdtyWheat (CBOT)USd/bu.-0.345.17-3.02-0.841.73-11.73-3.47
    JI1 ComdtySilver (Tokyo)JPY/g-1.4411.72-1.745.03-2.3823.306.05

    Best Commodities last Month

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    XB1 ComdtyRBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.13.172.7613.078.3631.4631.2721.04
    XAGGBP CurncySilver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.0.1714.862.346.891.2939.4512.49
    XAGEUR CurncySilver/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.0.3714.851.786.61-0.2727.428.89
    CKCK7 COMB ComdtyCocking CoalCNY/MT2.7710.774.305.5640.2579.1032.30
    XAUGBP CurncyGold/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.-0.338.151.125.190.8413.815.24

    Worst Commodities last Month

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    XB1 ComdtyRBOB Gasoline (Nymex)USd/gal.13.172.7613.078.3631.4631.2721.04
    XAGGBP CurncySilver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.0.1714.862.346.891.2939.4512.49
    XAGEUR CurncySilver/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.0.3714.851.786.61-0.2727.428.89
    CKCK7 COMB ComdtyCocking CoalCNY/MT2.7710.774.305.5640.2579.1032.30
    XAUGBP CurncyGold/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.-0.338.151.125.190.8413.815.24

    Best Commodities YTD

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    JN1 ComdtyRubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg1.3519.43-8.03-8.8670.04107.3440.12
    XAGGBP CurncySilver/British Pound SpotGBP/t oz.0.1714.862.346.891.2939.4512.49
    XAGEUR CurncySilver/Euro SpotEUR/t oz.0.3714.851.786.61-0.2727.428.89
    XAGUSD CurncySilver SpotUSD/t oz.-0.1414.821.454.23-5.9623.365.77
    SI1 ComdtySilver (Comex)USD/t oz.-0.6814.421.924.84-5.0924.186.46

    Worst Commodities YTD

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    NG1 ComdtyNatural Gas (Nymex)USD/MMBtu-0.04-25.546.98-12.47-0.6859.1813.25
    JX1 ComdtyKerosene (Tokyo)JPY/kl-0.50-4.77-3.110.3718.8549.8616.49
    HO1 ComdtyHeating Oil (Nymex)USd/gal.1.22-3.740.67-2.0016.3849.2016.06
    BO1 ComdtySoybean Oil (CBOT)USd/lb.-0.39-2.502.57-2.192.7610.693.46
    QS1 ComdtyGasoil (Nymex)USD/MT1.28-1.101.23-0.5521.0053.4118.77

    Best Commodities 1yr

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    JN1 ComdtyRubber (Tokyo)JPY/kg1.3519.43-8.03-8.8670.04107.3440.12
    CKCK7 COMB ComdtyCocking CoalCNY/MT2.7710.774.305.5640.2579.1032.30
    CP1 ComdtyCrude Oil (Tokyo)JPY/kl-0.076.381.023.4630.7771.7926.76
    NG1 ComdtyNatural Gas (Nymex)USD/MMBtu-0.04-25.546.98-12.47-0.6859.1813.25
    CL1 ComdtyWTI Crude Oil (Nymex)USD/bbl.-0.110.430.670.1321.4056.8319.76

    Worst Commodities 1yr

    Tickernameunitsyesterdayytdweek1month6months1yrRank
    W A ComdtyWheat (CBOT)USd/bu.-0.345.17-3.02-0.841.73-11.73-3.47
    XAUINR CurncyGold/Indian Rupee SpotINR/t oz.-0.236.200.452.09-5.76-0.17-0.85
    XAUJPY CurncyGold/Japanese Yen SpotJPY/t oz.0.325.210.753.092.510.551.72
    JG1 ComdtyGold (Tokyo)JPY/g-1.336.990.653.04-4.780.90-0.05
    XAUUSD CurncyGold SpotUSD/t oz.-0.388.390.512.80-6.150.94-0.48