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Cocoa Prices Slip as Dollar Strength Sparks Long Liquidation

10 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25) today is down -44 (-0.49%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25) is down -45 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices fell from 1-1/2 week highs today and turned lower as a rebound in the dollar sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices initially rallied to 1-1/2 week highs today on the outlook for smaller cocoa supplies from Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer.
Crude Oil Prices Climb on Positive Trade News

11 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) today is up +0.73 (+1.12%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25) is down -0.94 (-0.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Crude is climbing today on signs of easing trade tensions as the US moves closer to trade deals with China and other trading partners. Also, uncertainty over Iran gave crude prices a boost after US Energy Secretary Wright said that sanctions against Iran will remain in place for now.
The Outlook for Abundant Coffee Supplies Undercuts Prices

11 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

September arabica coffee (KCU25) today is down -6.10 (-1.96%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25) is down -45 (-1.23%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with arabica coffee slumping to a 6-3/4 month low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is undercutting prices.
Stocks Rally on Hopes of Trade Deals

11 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.89%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.52%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.53%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.50%. Stock indexes today are extending this week's rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs, and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-3/4 month high.
Dollar Supported and Gold Prices Sink on Trade Deal Optimism

12 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up slightly by +0.07%. Positive trade news is bullish for the dollar as the US moves closer to trade deals with China and other trading partners. The dollar also found support after the US May core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred gauge of underlying inflation, rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. In addition, an upward revision to the University of Michigan's US June consumer sentiment index is supportive of the dollar.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Hopes of Trade Deals

13 hours ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.32%. Stock indexes today are extending this week's rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs, and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-3/4 month high.
Nasdaq 100 Index Rallies to Record High on Speculation of Earlier Interest Rate Cuts

1 day ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.94%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) rose +0.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) rose +0.92%. Stock indexes rallied on Thursday, with the S&P 500 posting a 4-month high, the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-3/4 month high, and the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high.
Dollar Falls to 3-1/4 Year Low as President Trump Looks to Fast-Track His Pick for New Fed Chair

1 day ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday fell by -0.54%, reaching a 3-1/4 year low. The dollar retreated following a Wall Street Journal report that said President Trump is considering accelerating the announcement of the next Fed Chair. The dollar remained lower on Thursday’s US economic news of a downward revision in Q1 GDP and a wider-than-expected May trade deficit report, which was a negative factor for Q2 GDP.
Nat-Gas Prices Fall to 6-month Low on Bearish EIA Report and Cooler Temps

1 day ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25) on Thursday closed sharply lower by -0.131 (-3.70%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday extended this week's slide to a 6-month low. Nat-gas prices fell on Thursday's weekly EIA report, which showed a +96 bcf increase in the week ended June 20, which was a larger build than expectations of +88 bcf and the 5-year average increase for the week of +79 bcf.
Dollar Weakness and Stock Strength Push Crude Oil Prices Higher

1 day ago | nasdaq.com | Rich Asplund

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) Thursday closed up +0.32 (+0.49%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25) closed up +1.17 (+0.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday rallied mildly due to the decline in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 3-1/4 year low. Also, Thursday's rally in the S&P 500 to a 4-month high showed confidence in the economic outlook, which was supportive of energy demand and crude prices.