BAL News and Press, iPathA Series B Bloomberg Cotton Subindex Total Return ETN From 06/01/22

Sugar beets are continuing to plant behind average time-frames as Minnesota and North Dakota struggle with weather delays. Wheat condition continues to be an issue year over year for the winter crop, but the headings are coming along nicely. Commodities markets are currently down ...

I discuss the importance of La Nina and weather cycles. How the third year of La Nina often affects commodities. The Texas drought and Indian Monsoon issues may help cotton prices, while more normal June weather may keep natural gas prices from making new highs. For further ...

The market was expecting planted soy to be at 48-50% planted and corn to come in around 68-70%. Surprisingly, the commodities markets are somewhat tame, given that the envelope to plant and have a successful crop harvest prior to the first freeze is coming to a close shortly. This...

The historic Tulip craze and comparison to natural gas prices. Natural gas weather fundamentals for spring and summer. The AO index, La Nina, and how it is influencing some commodities. For further details see: La Nina, Tulips, Natural Gas And Grains

What are commodity spreads and how to use them. Where are some of the major weather extremes presently? A look at historical May commodity seasonal trades. For further details see: How To Use Commodity Spreads During Geopolitical, Inflationary, And Weather Chaos

Barclays (NYSE:BCS) announced that it has halted further sales of 30 iPath ETNs. The move comes as the company plans a restatement of financial details, triggering a regulatory requirement that it stop selling the investment vehicles. The suspension went into effect at the open of trading on ...

The per bushel price for soy is around $16 but could pop, yet both corn and soy are up 22% so far. Current commodity prices for corn and soy are $7.44 and $16.05 respectively. Wheat is also trending higher due to expectation of Ukraine’s loss of production. For furthe...

Commodities exposure, designed carefully, can provide effective inflation defense and portfolio diversification. After nearly a decade of struggles and underinvestment, the supportive infrastructure and supply for many commodities have become strained. Commodities don’t all...

Unlike stocks, it’s quite difficult to value cryptocurrencies. Publicly listed companies provide products or services to consumers and enterprises that help them generate revenue, cash flows, and profits. Alternatively, blockchain networks aim to provide a platform for developers to ...

The conflict in Ukraine has already led nations to reassess their energy security, but with two of the world's biggest grain exporters at war, food security is also making waves. The Hungarian government now has the option to buy any grain destined for export, while Moldova and Serbia have re...