09/01/26 01:00:47 Barchart.com All-Commodities News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4364863/this-3-million-copper-explorer-named-three-targets-the-drill-is-next Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:47 +0000 No hole yet. NRED has not drilled Wilmac. A first hole needs a permit and financing. That being said, there's copper at surface, and targets to the west. Trench samples up to 1.67%, strongest responses 400m to 1.4km southwest, untested. A concept image of space_ Image by Canities via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4364863/this-3-million-copper-explorer-named-three-targets-the-drill-is-next Ivan Patriki https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363323/corn-pushes-higher-to-close-august-as-conditions-slip Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 Corn futures rounded out August with contracts up 1 to 3 1/2 cents on the session. There were 90 deliveries issued against September corn on First Notice Day. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 3 1/2 cents at $4.93 1/2. This week’s Crop Progress report showed... Corn, blue sky - by Skitterphoto via Pixabay__480x319 https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363323/corn-pushes-higher-to-close-august-as-conditions-slip Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363373/cotton-rallies-to-close-august Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 29% of the crop with bolls opening. Condition... Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmoozaa via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363373/cotton-rallies-to-close-august Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363333/soybeans-close-august-with-gains-as-condition-ratings-fall Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 Soybeans saw strength to close out Monday trade, with contracts steady to 7 cents higher, led by the deferreds. September was down a penny. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1/4 cent at $12.53 1/2. Soymeal futures were down a dime to $3.90 on the day, with... Soy milk and pellets by bigfatcat via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363333/soybeans-close-august-with-gains-as-condition-ratings-fall Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363363/hogs-rally-to-close-out-august Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 62 cents... Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363363/hogs-rally-to-close-out-august Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363343/wheat-fades-to-round-out-august-but-bulls-fight-back-into-the-close Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts posted 3 ¾ to 10 ¼ cent losses, as contracts were 15 to 18 cents off the lows. There were just 9 deliveries first notice day for Sep CBT wheat. KC HRW futures were... Harvesting wheat by Bence Balla-Schottner via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363343/wheat-fades-to-round-out-august-but-bulls-fight-back-into-the-close Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363353/cattle-bounce-into-the-end-of-the-month Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:45 +0000 Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts 50 to 60 cent gains across most contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down... Close up of brown cow in pasture by SaskiaAcht via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363353/cattle-bounce-into-the-end-of-the-month Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363264/gold-price-technical-shift-200-day-ma-support-breached Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:03:43 +0000 Gold continuous daily charts signal a potential technical trend breakdown following two consecutive daily closes below the 200-day moving average. Image by allstars via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363264/gold-price-technical-shift-200-day-ma-support-breached Trent Klarenbach https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363012/hogs-stage-month-end-rally Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:43:09 +0000 Short-covering at month-end Brown and white piglet by Fernando Cavalcanti via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4363012/hogs-stage-month-end-rally Ben DiCostanzo https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4361957/an-exciting-end-to-the-month-will-the-turning-of-the-calendar-turn-the-seasonal-tides Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:53:17 +0000 Grains ripped and livestock dipped through much of August. Will historical seasonal tendencies drive direction in the new month ahead? Grain field under blue cloudy sky by Thomas Pierre via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4361957/an-exciting-end-to-the-month-will-the-turning-of-the-calendar-turn-the-seasonal-tides Oliver Sloup https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360963/1-top-energy-stock-to-watch-with-boots-on-the-ground-in-venezuela Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:13:53 +0000 Don’t overlook the major Friday news from the White House, which could be critical for SLB, says our top chart strategist. Flags of US and Venezuela on cracked ground background_ Image by Delpixel via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360963/1-top-energy-stock-to-watch-with-boots-on-the-ground-in-venezuela Barchart Insights https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/prog3526.pdf Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:13 +0000 Crop Progress - 2026-08-31 https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/prog3526.pdf https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360302/dollar-slips-on-dovish-bessent-comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:32:51 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed traditionally doesn’t raise interest rates in response to a supply shock, suggesting... A hundred dollar bill being torn by Alona Siniehina via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360302/dollar-slips-on-dovish-bessent-comments Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360114/renewed-us-iran-hostilities-push-crude-prices-higher Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:13:31 +0000 October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +2.36 (+2.83%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0268 (+0.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved sharply higher on Monday, with crude climbing to a 1-week high. Renewed tensions in the Middle East boosted crude prices on Monday... Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360114/renewed-us-iran-hostilities-push-crude-prices-higher Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360102/nat-gas-prices-climb-on-sweltering-us-heat Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:12:28 +0000 October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.047 (+1.63%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as forecasts for triple-digit temperatures over the coming week in the US will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use. According to NatGasWeather.com, near-record high temperatures are expected... Heat records road sign by Icatnews via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4360102/nat-gas-prices-climb-on-sweltering-us-heat Rich Asplund https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/agpr0826.pdf Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:17 +0000 Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31 https://release.nass.usda.gov/reports/agpr0826.pdf https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359929/rip-roaring-bull-markets-are-taking-corn-soybean-and-wheat-prices-higher Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0000 An uncommon convergence of bullish fundamental elements, as well as bullish technicals, are driving the rip-roaring bull runs in the grains. Corn Field Sunny Sky Shoots https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359929/rip-roaring-bull-markets-are-taking-corn-soybean-and-wheat-prices-higher Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359559/global-supply-fears-underpin-sugar-prices Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:23:21 +0000 October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply higher on Monday but remained below last Friday’s significant high as the... Sugar cube pyramid by Artefacti via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359559/global-supply-fears-underpin-sugar-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359537/cocoa-prices-rise-on-concern-over-west-african-cocoa-quality Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:22:05 +0000 December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally on Monday and posted an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality... Hands with cocoa beans by Public Domain via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359537/cocoa-prices-rise-on-concern-over-west-african-cocoa-quality Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359526/arabica-coffee-posts-moderate-losses-as-prices-consolidate Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:21:05 +0000 December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee settled lower on Monday as prices consolidated above last Thursday’s 3-week low. Last Thursday, arabica coffee fell to... Cup of coffe with beans on the side by Carol La Rosa via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4359526/arabica-coffee-posts-moderate-losses-as-prices-consolidate Rich Asplund