Articles tagged under: StoneX Group
Ukrainian Crop Production Will Decline
Published March 26, 2022
StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the Ukrainian people are defending themselves well, but the war is far from over. Ukraine’s can-do attitude is expected to carry over into the agriculture sector, but that doesn’t mean farmers will…Geopolitical Events Continue to Effect the Marketplace
Published March 19, 2022
The suspension of agricultural exports from Ukraine and parts of Russia means other countries are looking to fill their needs elsewhere. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman thinks it will be tricky for countries to do business with Russia.…Fertilizer Markets Concerned About Russia-Ukraine War
Published March 12, 2022
Fertilizer prices continue to climb, partly in response to Russia and Ukraine’s war. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the markets are nervous. "All eyes are on European natural gas prices that are going higher, along with crude…Brazil Farmers Hesitant to Sell Soybeans
Published January 25, 2022
China is trying to make the switch to buying mostly Brazilian soybeans, but that hasn't happened yet. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says Brazilian farmers don’t want to sell their soybeans yet. "Farmers are bulled up, because of…Traders Await the South American Export Demand Shift
Published January 23, 2022
South America received good rains in mid-January, alleviating late season production concerns. Along with the weather, StoneX Group market analyst Phillip Claussen says traders are monitoring export demand. "Like most years in January or February, there's an eye on South…Higher Fertilizer Prices Driven By Supply
Published December 5, 2021
Unlike 2008, the current spike in fertilizer prices is being driven by supply. "In 2008 there wasn't an issue finding fertilizer," says Josh Linvillle, Director of Fertilizer, StoneX Group. "If you waited a few days, you'd pay more, but it…Fertilizer Prices Could Be Worse
Published November 12, 2021
Fertilizer prices continue to move higher. Supplies are tight and demand remains strong. According to StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville, activities around the globe are impacting nitrogen prices. "China, one of the world's major producers, effectively banned exports,…Good Fundamentals Support Soybean Complex
Published December 16, 2020
The soybean traders took another run at $12 early Wednesday, but failed to break through. StoneX market analyst Phillip Claussen says good fundamentals are supporting the soybean complex. "The past two days have really been a soybean meal-led rally as…Little Margin for Error
Published October 9, 2020
USDA dropped soybean acres and increased exports. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says that "leaves very little margin for error with production problems in South America." The Agriculture Department cut 700,000 acres from the planted and harvested acres.…