CNS Canada — Large speculators continued to add to their net short positions in the ICE Futures canola market during the week ended Tuesday, according to the latest Commitment of Traders report compiled by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Managed money and other reportable speculators grew their net short position in canola to […] Read more
Speculative short position grows in canola
ICE weekly outlook: Canola clawing back from sharp losses
CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were slowly clawing their way back after dropping to their weakest levels in three months over the past week. The market likely has more room to the upside, although weather conditions will be a major factor driving prices through the summer months. “Canola was ridiculously cheap relative […] Read more
USDA grains report catches speculators leaning wrong way
Washington | Reuters — Grains market speculators who had built massive short positions in recent months were caught leaning the wrong way after the U.S. government cut its corn and soy harvest views, as well as its wheat planting estimate, in reports released on Tuesday. Although the overall fundamental picture remains bleak, the bearish bets […] Read more