The Futures Rundown 93: Consumable Futures Are Going Crazy
Summary
Kevin Green returns to The Futures Rundown to discuss a volatile week in commodities, highlighting a 5% surge in coffee and a 5% drop in corn following a surprising USDA report. Green also shares updates on his expanding cattle ranch, noting how beef import announcements are boosting demand for American-raised meat. The episode covers significant bond market activity, with the 10-year note topping volume, and analyzes energy markets where heating oil leads the year-to-date gains.
Topics discussed
Intro and show overview
Host intro and network promotions
Guest welcome and personal updates
Market overview: yields and grains
Top weekly gainers in futures
Cattle market dynamics and imports
Guest's cattle ranching operation
Impact of imports on US beef retail
Coffee market analysis and weather
Top weekly losers in futures
USDA corn report and harvest progress
Top 10 futures by volume
10-year Treasury support levels
Bond volatility and credit spreads
Year-to-date downside movers
Natural gas seasonality and outlook
Year-to-date upside movers
Energy market and diesel supply issues
Closing banter and cattle auction talk
Guest socials and fantasy league update
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